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Is it a 6mm or a 22-250?

I will be on the west side around 55th and Bell for the next few days and would like to see it. Call me in the morning (after 5) at 602-four 99- zero 610, Chris

I'll go $725.

Put in at 4pm. Three apps. No problems. Finished with 34 minutes to spare.

Good info, i already have new shocks for the beast so im prepared for that. the stock wheels on my truck are the 16" but when i bought the level and shocks i also found a piar of 17" off a 2009 dodge that will fit well so thanks for the info on your tire size. i also appreciate the info on the track bar, that was something i wasnt thinking about too much.sounds like i have a little more to do then just tires but its definatly good to know before hand, again, thanks for all the good info. So what tires did you end up getting? If you have not bought any yet make sure you get Load Range E. Bilsteins are the way to go if you tow. Huge difference over stock when putting weight in the bed or on the rear. Think of them as the Swarovski's of shocks.

I bought my son a pair of Vortex Diamondback 10x50 last year for $250. They may not be the ultimate in glass but we both like them. That said my primary spot adn stalk glass is a pair of 8.5x42 EL's adn looking through the Diamondbacks I was very impressed with them. I wear the EL's but carry either 15's or 20's in my pack for long distance (300 yards+) off a tripod. You cannot hold more than a 10x steady enough for more than a few seconds so buying a pair of 12x or 15x as your only binoculars isn't what you want to do. Sure you can sit on a hill all day with the 15's but when hunting here you will be walking and stalking and having a bino you can hold and readily access is is mandatory. Coues and Javelina can take a few steps and appear or dissapear so you will want to walk and glass every 2-3 minutes or 50 feet, whichever comes first while you are actively hunting. If you aren't doing that you will overlook game. Also get up high and just observe. You will see other hunters and maybe a few hikers. Pay attention to the noise they make. The air our here is dry so casual speech can easily be understood 500 yards away on a calm day. Just walking on rocky terrain the sound of your footsteps are easy to detect 300 yards away by the human ear. If there are cattle in the area they will hone in on you from a few hundred yards, or more. If I was starting out on a limited budget I would look hard at the Diamondbacks. Cabelas and Bass Pro used to have a payment plan called Flex Pay. The way it worked is if the purchase was over say $250 they would spread the payments over 6 months. Pretty good deal but you may have to call them and ask about it as it isn't always advertised. I have also bought a lot of optics from here, http://www.samplelist.com/Vortex-12x50-Razor-Binocular-DEMO-B-P56921.aspx. Walk slow and drink plenty of water.

My son won the same rifle (only RMEF) in a raffle quite a few years ago at Morman Lake during the youth hunt. I use it more then he does now that he is in his 20's and 6'2. It fits me better and is my preferred rifle for Javelina since it is so light and compact. And yes it is accurate to boot.

I don't know about using them in an AR but yes they will work in a bolt action. You will go through some different powders until you find a few that work at whatever velocity it is you settle on. A chronograph is going to be a big asset in your endeavor.

You didn't mention if you already have a GPS or not so I recommend getting one if you dont already have one. Under Armour will keep you warm and does a great job on absorbing sweat. Do you have a pack? I like and use an exterior frame pack about 2500ci. I pretty much have stuck to wool socks made by Smartwool. There may be other brands that are good too. I will also take backup gear, especially boots in case it rains and the first pair gets too wet. The night air will cool things down which is good as it will create dew and make the first two hours of walking a bit quieter but the forest will get crunchy as it dries out. Elk need water daily so scout water holes. Bulls will wallow before sunrise and if it is warmer than usual they will go to their beds just after sunrise but will seek water again between 11-1. Definately scout every weekend when you can just to get to know the area a few times in the week to avoid the crowds. Elk are big and aren't as skiddish as deer. If you use the wind to your advantage and remain motionless they can feed to within feet of you. Good Luck.

I'd be contacting someone. Who only knows how many other kids have been taken advantage of in the last seven months. http://www.reachouthealthcare.com/Contact_Us.htm

Bob Evans. He knows his stuff and I have used him for the last 15 years.

There were about 12-15 people set up with tables selling a pretty wide variety of stuff. Worth the trip but get there early or before it actually starts if you want a shot at the good stuff as it goes very, very fast. I got there just as it started and there were folks already headed out with stuff. Even with stopping and talking to some of the folks selling stuff I was in and out in about 15 minutes.

Thats terrible news and my heart goes out to Mary's mom and dad. Parents aren't supposed to bury their children. It is something you can't really prepare for and never ever quite come to terms with. The empty room, pictures on the wall. Next month it will be five years since I lost my daughter Megan when she was also 18 and miss her hugs and smile every day. You change their diapers, teach them to ride without training wheels, watch them catch their first fish and shoot their first deer. It is wonderful to see such an out pouring of love and all the memories the members here share of her. God rest her soul and help her parents through this rough time.

It's not as easy as it would seem and the truth is it is just not possible to do on some products. Wrangler and Levi have been making Jeans in Juarez since the 90's. The Justin work boots I have are Made in USA and are twice the price of the other Justin's I looked at at $185, but not everyone can afford that. The Carhart jacket I bought last year allotted me two choices. Assembled in the US from materials manufactured in Mexico and Assembled in Mexico from materilas made in the US. It all just depended on which style coat you picked off the rack at Sportsmans Warehouse. Thankyou Bill Clinton adn NAFTA for that one which accounted for 500 Billion in trade with Mexico who is our largest partner for our products. Can you say Global Economy. Biggest problem I see is that we all want to make $50K a year (or need to)but we are quite content to wear $15 jeans and $12 shirts. Have you looked at the prices of Cotton on the market? Without the govt subsidies for the last 30 years we wouldn't even have a cotton industry when we try to compete with Egypt (high quality) and China (low cost). Believe me, I look all the time and I am as disgusted as everyone else when it comes to finding products made here. Last year when I went looking for some new camo I went to the big three here in the valley and everything I looked at, even name brands, was made somewhere else.

The Ruger is a fine rifle and the 06 is a perfect caliber and the king of versatility. Use a quality bullet like the Nosler Partition and regardless if it is a 130gr or a 180gr you won't turn the deer inside out. I shot my first Coues with a 120gr Barnes X bullet from a 7mm Mag at 200 yds. Pencil hole in, pencil hole out. The shot was from a 30* angle adn went in through the backstrap and out the chest. One thing you might want to consider is getting a rifle that weighs a pound more as recoil is all about physics and a heavier rifle will not move rearward as fast as a lighter one will. The 308 will do everything the 06 will do with a tiny bit less recoil.You won't notice any difference in recoil in a 150gr bullet between the 270 adn 06. The 243 is fine out to 300 yards and has a very light recoil. I have used it for Javelina with 55gr bullets and wouldn't thnk twice about using it for Coues out to 300 yards or Mule Deer either for that matter with 100gr bullets. Another one to look torward is Tikka which comes with scope rings. I have one in 308 adn 06. Fine rifles.

I would vote but I have no knowledge of ADA so I can't vote on that question.

He must have a turkey tag.

Watch the reports. http://www.sportfishingreport.com/pages/docktotals.php?action=region&id=7 Once on the boat the Captain will give you the latest lowdown on what has been working. Best Tuna is late summer as has been already discussed. I have not seen a decent Albacore run in five years, or more. Last trip my son and I did was a 3/4 day on the San Diego for cuda and YT. We did good on cuda but YT were few and far between, but a few were caught. Expect to have Sea Lions show up and take your fish before you can reel them in. Once that happens the Captain will pick up and move. If you want a tuna trip then spend the extra money and go on a "limited load" trip and do a 1 1/2 day trip. Not cheap but you will have a better experience. For tuna i like to have a second pole rigged and ready to go when the action is hot so I can get another line into the water right away. I have mostly fished out of Seaforth and sometimes rent a spare rod/reel for about $15-20 a day. They have been reliable and filled with new line. It is a six hour drive from Mesa. It dosen't hurt to call the marina and talk to the tackle shop as the trip gets closer to see how the bite is doing. I'll usually call late morning or mid afternoon while it's slow in the shop and they can spend some unhurried time to talk. Let them know you're a newbie and from AZ and will be making a long drive. Day trips 1/2 & 3/4 leave around 6am. Full day and 1 1/2 day trips leave at 6pm and drive most of the night to get to the tuna grounds so you will settle in and have a bunk. Go see your family doc or just cal his office and get a prescription for Scopace. Dramamine does not work for me and once you are sick you will stay that way and will not be fishing AT ALL fo rthe rest of the day. Scopace can be had as "the patch" which is a round bandaid about the size of a nickle and you put it at the between your ear and the hairline. Works excellent but is expensive and you cannot regulate the dosage. For about the same price you can get a prescription for pills and they are absorbed faster and you'l have enough for a few people and multiple trips. If the fish (albacore) are finicky start off with 20# and as the bite gets hot you can move up to 30 or 40 pound (mono or flouro). TUNA360.COM is another resource http://www.360tuna.com/ Choose your trip carefully, expect the worst and pray for the best.

Are you seeing any sign? Droppings, footprints? No need to go to all the way to the top of Miller.

Some pretty bad photo shop.

I have three favorites I alternate between. 1. Rossi 357 with a 4" barrel in stainless. Very accurate, 100% reliable and I shoot it well. 2. Glock G22 with both a 40 S&W and a 357 Sig Barrel, see above 3 Smith and Wesson Model 329 44 Magnum. Goes bang every time, very light (maybe too light), accuracy is average but acceptable. Go figure. Never "HAD" to use any of them.

Sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family.

I have a high arch and EE-EEE wide feet so buying boots that are light and fit is a chore. I have had Rocky boots last 15 years but the last pair blew out the heel and it was not repairable. I purchased a pair of Danner Pronghorn boots in 2009 and other than being a little tight width wise they have been fine. The first time I put them on with a pair of Smart Wool socks they were tight but loosened up the first 100 yards and felt like an old pair of boots as there was litterly no break in time. They are also pretty quiet.

Awesome... Mossy oak head-to-toe carrying a gun tromping through the brush grunting and then top it off with a pink bottle of Vanilla Lace from Victoria's Secret to keep the little gnats away... Man card: REVOKED!!! haha. It probably works, but a few gnat bites are worth the years of ridicule I'd endure in camp. I hear ya! My brother usually just has some Off on his boat which is what we use but it is a little too much for little kids. They have not really had a freeze down there yet so I am sure that the bugs will be thick when I go down at the end of this month for his birthday and some serious fishing, which is funtastic. He doesn't hunt but is a fishin machine and there is so much marsh down there you probably couldn't fish all of it in two lifetimes. Then there is the Gulf for the big tuna and such. They call it Sportsmans Paradise for a reason.

Vanilla Lace lotion by Victoria Secret or Skin So Soft Lotion works better. My brother lives in South Lousiana and while some cajuns have used dryer sheets on and off for the last 20+ years the others work better. Of course you can always just use Cutters or ThermaCell.