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God bless you brother. What a great experience for this man. I commend you for this kind and generous act.

I remember reading Amanda's post a few days after it was up on the forum. I've read it a couple of times since then and just enjoyed it again. Thanks Amanda and friends. I too miss hunt stories but surely can't blame anyone for not posting a hunt story. The nit pick police have multiplied and are everywhere. They can spoil most anything good.

Praying for an accurate diagnosis and recovery/cure plan. Also praying for you and your family. May you find peace in his word.

Brass 1 Lot .44 Magnum & .44 Special - $26.00 1. New Winchester – 99 in 2 original boxes 2. One Time Fired R-P – 65 in bag .44 Special 1. One Time Fired R-P – 42 in box Bullets I Lot of .44 cal. Bullets - $45.00 1. Hornady - 240 grain lead SWC, 60 in original box 2. Hornady - 200 grain JHP, 49 in original box 3. Sierra – 250 grain FPS Silhouette/ Hunting, 100 in original box 1 lot of .38 cal. Bullets $25.00 1. Winchester Western – 158 grain factory lubed lead SWC, 250 in 5 original boxes. 2. Winchester Western – 148 grain factory lubed hollow base WC midrange match, 82 in 2 original boxes. 3. Maker unknown – 160 grain lubed cast SWC, 36 in box. Bullets - .270 Winchester SOLD Winchester Western 130 grain Power Point (SP) – 10 original boxes, 100 bullets each - $10.00 / box with 2 box minimum or $85.00 for the lot of 10 boxes. Local pickup in Fountain Hills, AZ or other NE Valley locations by arrangement. Cash only. Will ship USPS Priority Mail purchaser pays. ***Send PM with contact info.

Rocky Mountain ATV. I just purchased my 3rd set from them. Their prices are hard to beat, shipping paid and fast delivery. The last set arrived in 2 1/2 days. https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/

Here is a link to a non technical discussion of this testing. After reading several discussions/opinions on other sites it appears that there is no concrete consensus among engineers, long range hunters and precision shooters. http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/ai-tests-fluting-barrel-reduces-its-accuracy-147285/index4.html

American Buffalo is jammed with facts. Great book that my daughter gave me for Christmas. Wish I hadn't read it so fast. I agree it is hard to put it down.

Everyone has their favorite. Nothing is better than the one you are using and comfortable with. Personal preference and practice in the field has a lot to do with it. I had a Leica 1000 for a number of years and sold it when I purchased the Leica 1600b last year. I have never looked back. Leica optics and glass are some of the very best out there and have worked well for me. This particular range finder is my 3rd in 20 years and to date is the best. It is compact and easy to use. As for the question about the Leica ballistic program it uses a specific data set that probably won't match your load. I don't use it. Like many others I tape a range card on the stock of any rifle I plan to use. That is quicker and easier than running through an app when it comes time to shoot. As a backup I carry a laminated card in my shirt pocket that also holds the 1600b. There are many apps for smart phones that work well. I use the Shooter app most of the time but run calculations for typical situations in my chosen hunting area long before the hunt. This method has never let me down. As mentioned by lancekenyon the 1600b will reach out and accurately range targets further than you will be shooting. The narrow laser beam is a big deal. It will save you a lot of grief at long range. Hope this helps.

Many of us have transported firearms on the airlines. Whether you have or have not or plan to do so this link, http://tinyurl.com/htsopwx, is a very good condensed version of how to avoid problems. My personal experience over the years has been very good but I always check and recheck the specific regulations for the particular airline that I will be using. I make a copy of that airline's current policies and keep it with me as I travel. This has helped me twice when I had loaded ammunition properly boxed in the gun case.They do change from time to time so don't assume the regs will be the same as they were the last time. Be sure to follow the airline regs for size of your gun travel case, especially if you have a long case for long range rifles. If a porter is assigned to accompany you and your guns to the appropriate TSA location please understand that this person is your best friend that day and treat them as such. http://tinyurl.com/htsopwx Happy Hunting

Best "CAMP" in Unit 22. Speaking from personal experience.

I just returned from 7 days at the JLG Star Valley abode. I can't imagine "loaning out" my 2nd home to someone I have never met. This man is a gentleman and his home is a perfect spot for a weekend getaway to fish on the rim or a hunting trip. What did I like? Actually there's nothing to dislike but here are a few things that come to mind; Very clean, easy access, minutes to your chosen "hot spot", I didn't need to cut wood so no chainsaw, no need for a tent, no sleeping bag, 2 real bathrooms so porta potty stays home, hot shower every night, no need for multiple ice chests, no camp kitchen in the rain, dishwasher, washer and dryer, comfortable beds, very quiet location for a great night's sleep, television if you like that on hunting trip. This isn't a paid advertisement. Far from it. Otherwise I wouldn't bother to post. Thanks JLG for all of the above and more.

Prayers from his forum were very important for me last year. I pray for your mother and your family. Keep the faith and May God's Will be done.

Update From The Rez Bill: here is the info on the lion. Tom Re: Navajo Lion Tom, I talked to Steve xxxxx about the Navajo lion in the pic. He says its legit. Indian’s name is Yazzie. He just happened to see the cat from his car—out near Shiprock! Shot it and took it to the wildlife office whole. Wt. 209 pounds. That pushes up against Teddy Roosevelt’s 229 pounder. Truly a big cat.

Model 99 Savage, .250/3000. Killed my first Coues buck with it in the Santa Rita Mountains in 1958. I still have it. Great gun, great cartridge.

I agree SKB is hard to beat.

Whether you are having a shoulder mount for the elk or having a European mount don't have the horns repaired. I personally like the character of the old warrior with broken tines. I have a European mount wide/tall 5x5 with some broken tines/points and it looks great on the wall. Also your Coues has great character. Well done and welcome.

Listen to Lark.

I spent way too much time cleaning up while and after shooting triple 7 a few years ago. I have been shooting Blackhorn 209 for 4 years. I wouldn't use anything else at this point. It produces great accuracy for me and clean up is a breeze. I can shoot as many shots as I want, in a shooting session, without cleaning and notice no appreciable decline in accuracy. The other thing I like is I can see what is going on after a shot as opposed to waiting for a sulfurous cloud to clear. Just my 2 cents.

Here is a very well written article about the Confederate Flag and Cultural Fascism. http://tinyurl.com/nklnvua

Praying for the Lord to guide the surgeon's mind and hands to make your wife's procedure successful. Also praying for you and your family during this stressful time. Trust in the Lord.

I am having spine surgery on May 28th at 1:00 PM. Been house bound since the 3rd day of muzzle loader Javelina season, 2015. The culprit is age, normal wear and tear and vertebrae degeneration. Help is on the way. Neurosurgeon says 3 months of light duty then 3 months of gradual strengthening. I should be able to hunt in November. Obviously this depends on lot on how quickly my carcass heals. Touchy operation due to the location and nerves involved. It is all in God's hands. Please pray for the Neurosurgeon's skills and judgement as well as my healing. I praise God for this particular Dr. and the power of prayer. Thanks to all.

Good morning to all. Today is day 10 post op. The surgery took 4 hours and is a 100% success. My lower back is little sore but no leg/hip pain. I feel great. Minutes prior to the procedure the anesthesiologist asked if I would like something to calm me down. I asked him if my blood pressure or pulse were high. In a moment he responded "wow you are one calm guy". That probably is not a good description of me. The sense of calm at that time was profound. Faith in God and my Prayer Warriors are the only reason. I am grateful to all of you for the support. If you are contemplating spine surgery please PM me. I had a complete misdiagnosis from an Orthopedic surgeon which was discovered by my daughter, an MD, which led me to a top Neurosurgeon. Scary but true. Again I can't thank you enough. All of you are now on my prayer list. Bill

If you haven't seen this you need to take 6 minutes and watch. You won't see it on network news or in the New York Times. This must have the lefties crying in the closet. Number One With a Bullet Worth every second of time to watch! Sobering statistics! https://www.youtube.com/embed/pELwCqz2JfE?feature=player_detailpage

Praying for your father's healing and speedy recovery. I know that the Lord will bless you dad and give your family some much needed peace. Praise God for the power of prayer.

Praying for peace and healing. Terrible loss. God will provide understanding and give them the strength they need in this time of trial.