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50 years ago they didn't riot and call it a protest. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8op1VGu-nvY&sns=em

I have made sausage for years in many different flavors and sizes. I use the sausage stuffer tube in my grinder, but would like to simplify the process. My question is; does an upright style sausage stuffer make the process easier? Any input is appreciated.

Your dad is a true American hero! Too often, the struggle of families behind the soldier is over looked. I hope tomorrow is a great day for you and your family! Thanks for posting this touching story.

Spectacular!

I can't stand Michael Moore, but I have no doubt that his recent video about jobs in PA had an impact on last night's vote. in a way, we might have him to thank for pushing rust belt voters over to Trump and ultimately winning the election...Thanks Mike! i love that movie. it was written and produced by michael moore though

Maybe they should build a wall!

Many people who own scopes with parallax adjustment do not know what it is. It might be the most overlooked adjustment there is.

The other camp is the guys who blow the dust off grandads "thurdy naught six" once a year in Oct, chug some Mtn Ops and hit the hills with their selfie sticks projecting their mad skills on social media. Great line Wampus Cat!

Solid rest, elevation of target, nerves, light, brush/grass, breathing, trigger squeeze, ...

The gun may be good to 1000, but is the shooter, the load, the set-up, the scope, the weather, the lighting, the rest??? We shoot guns that are good to 1000 on every hunt. We shoot year around, we practice, we develop our loads. We shoot early, we shoot late, we shoot in bright sun and low light. With all this, every shot we have taken is under 800, most under 300. Shooting a long distance is a tool at the bottom of the tool box, it is never the first tool we grab. Reading some of the comments a few thoughts come to mind. 1st: setting up for a long distant shot takes time. This is not something that you can do by jumping out of a vehicle and firing off a few rounds. 2nd: how far will that deer walk, trot or run while the bullet is in flight?...it doesn't matter, if the animal is on the move, it is not a candidate for a long range shot. If the animal is not totally relaxed, i.e. Feeding or bedded, don't take a long shot at it. Even then, they may take a random step. 3rd: if you are practicing to shoot game at a long distance, do not shoot at a 36 inch gong. Get proficient at hitting small targets. We use 8 inch gongs and 12" x 14" plates. Also, paint your target before shooting so you know exactly where you are hitting. 4th: optics, optics, optics. I ran into an old acquaintance this past weekend. He had a beautiful, custom rifle...with a $150 scope wtf! I have no problem with people taking a long shot with rifle or bow, as long as they are truly skilled and practiced at that range and do so in the right conditions. Anything short of that is akin to a random fan being selected at halftime of a basketball game to attempt making a half court shot. Sure sometime the lucky fool might rattle one in, but that is the exception. Even the best shooter on the team knows better than to attempt that shot!

Are you full sizing each time? If so, you may be taking the shoulder back too far. However, 5-6 shots is pretty good from that she'll.

Great buck. I would love to see more pics. Congratulations to the happy hunter!

Hope it's a great one!

I guessed based on the terrain and flora and I've read you spend time there. Who's grave?Oscar Shultz. The story goes he robbed a bank in Springerville. The posse caught, killed and buried him right there. Not sure if it actually happened that way, but it's a good story. I just found this online: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=18772733

I guessed based on the terrain and flora and I've read you spend time there. Who's grave? Oscar Shultz. The story goes he robbed a bank in Springerville. The posse caught, killed and buried him right there. Not sure if it actually happened that way, but it's a good story.

Good guess Edge. It is in Unit 27 off of the 8083 road, about 3/4 of a mile from the grave.

Thanks for the birthday wishes. It was a good day yesterday, and this evening I head go unit 27 to help on another hunt.

4 shots at 800 yards on a 12x14 gong!

Carry water, it's going to be hot!

Taking kids on a hunt is one of my favorite activities, and I have done it for many years. No legal issues about carrying your own rifle, but I strongly advise against it. I think the most important part of a youth hunt is making it all about the kid! I would rather pass a lion than pull attention away from a kid on 'their' hunt. You would be much better off buying the kid a lion tag than carrying your own gun.

Hope it's a great one Gino!

Congratulations on a real nice goat. Thanks for taking the time to post the story.

Great memories!

I'll just stick to the internet...and maybe Western Drug in Springerville.