azsugarbear

Congrats to any and all who did. I was passed by again this year, but my "Spidie sense" is tingling.

Well, that figures. I just bought one on Friday. Science needs to get involved in this and figure out why a better deal comes along after you have already spent your money. Never fails. Free bump.

This pack is in near-new condition. Only used in the field a couple of times (didn't get drawn for many hunts requiring pack-ins the last 10 years). The Gunslinger II is a very versatile pack. It can be used as a large day pack, but could also be used for minimal overnight hunts as well. It carries my chair, seat pad, large tripod, spotting scope with room left over for food and water. Alternatively, it has carried a couple of decoys and some blind material on my turkey hunts. It has lots of useful pockets on sides and belt. Great padding on hip belt, shoulder straps and in the small of the back for great support. Lots of molle web for attaching addl items. No rips tears or any wear in the camo fabric. No sweat stains anywhere. No blood stains (I prefer to use a packboard for hauling out meat). All buckles and zippers work and function as they should. The Gunslinger II also has an internal padded scabbard for carrying your scoped rifle or shotgun. It easily accomodates my long range rifle with a 28" barrel. Easiest way I have found to carry everything when hiking back into far away glassing knobs. This pack retails new for $350 plus tax. Asking $250 $220. If you are considering a new pack purchase, you owe it to yourself to come see this one first. I live in the north Phx/Scttsdl area near the north 101 Loop and 56th Street.

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I've collected more bullets than I know I need. Found the one bullets best suited for my 6.5 PRC, so the rest need to go. I live in North PHX/Scttsdl area near north 101 Loop and 56th Street. 6.5mm Bullets 1) Barnes 127 gr. LRX (mono) - Two boxes of 50 each. One is sealed. Other was opened to add 15 bullets from third box. Total is 115 bullets. $75 $65 2) Hammer 134 gr. Power Stroke (mono) - One open box to add another 8 bullets left over from second box. (8.0" twist req.) Total is 58 bullets. $55 $50 2) Hammer 129 gr. Absolute (mono) - Two open boxes. One containing 100, the other has 21 bullets. (7.5" twist req.) Total is 121 bullets. $125 $115 4) Nosler 142 gr. Accubond Long Range (seconds) - Three sealed bags of factory seconds. $60 $50 per bag

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I am keeping the bullets that work best in my 30 cal rifles, so these need to find a new home. I'm located in north Phx/Scttsdl near north 101 Loop and 56th Street. 30 Cal (.308) Bullets 1) Nosler 165 gr. Accubond bullets - One sealed box of 50 bullets; and one open box with 15 bullets. Total of 65 bullets. $45 $40 2) Barnes 180 gr. TTSX bullets - One sealed box of 50 bullets $35 $30 3) Combined Technologies (Nosler) 168 gr. Ballistic Silvertip bullets - One sealed box of 50. $40 $35 4) Hornady 155 gr. AMAX bullets - Two seled boxes of 100 bullets each. One open boc containing 24 bullets. Total of 224 bullets. $75 $65 5) Begrer 180 gr. Elite Hunter bullets - Two sealed boxes containing 100 bullets each. Total of 200 bullets. $$110 $100

I have a leftover partial box of the 285 gr. Hammer Hunter bullets in .338 caliber. These are mono bullets requiring a 1 in 9" twist barrel. They shot very well in my rifle, but decided to go a different direction. There are 27 remaining in the box and would be great for experimenting in your 338 rifle. Hammer wants $41 plus tax and shipping for a sample pack of 15 bullets. Price is $45 $35 for the 27 remaining bullets. I live in the north Phx/Scttsdl area near the north 101 Loop and 56th Street.

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This pack is in near-new condition. I bought this from a member on CWT many years ago and never really used it. I can't remember the name of this pack and it that has since been discontinued. The pack is designed to carry a bow externally, with a 'bucket' attached at the bottom that holds the bottom cam of your bow. The riser/limbs are then tied down with molle strap attached to the pack. There is a small compartment that serves as a day pack with lots of pockets and additional compartments located on the pack and hip belt. The pack has two side pockets designed specifically for hydration/camelpacks, etc. Great padding on hip belt, shoulder straps and in the small of the back for great support. Lots of molle web for attaching addl items. No rips tears or any wear in the camo fabric. No sweat stains anywhere. No blood stains (I prefer to use a packboard for hauling out meat). All buckles and zippers work and function as they should. Great way to keep your hands free and arms from getting tired as you walk into your hunt area. Asking $125 $100. If you are considering a new pack purchase, you owe it to yourself to come see this one first. I live in the north Phx/Scttsdl area near the north 101 Loop and 56th Street.

The Sightron SIII 6-24X50 is a good compromise on weight and hey fit within your budget. You can usually find a used one for around $650-$700.

I just picked up some ADG brass in 270 WSM. I can usually get 12-16 reloads on a single piece of brass before I begin to experience any problems.Once you fire them, but them in the shellhold and run them allthe way up. Then screw down the die until you meet resistance. Then lower the shellholder/brass a littleand screw down the die another full turn. That will usually result in a shoulder bump od 2 thous. Then test the resized case to make sure it chambers properly. Then load 'em up and have fun.

I found these while going through all my other bullets. I shot these round balls in my 36 caliber black powder pistol (now sold). The lowest price I could find on these was $8 plus tax & shipping per box. I have two boxes: one containg 100 balls is sealed; the other was opened for inspection and also contains 100 balls. Make me a fair offer. I'm located in north Phx/Scttsdl near north 101 Loop and 56th Street.

Looking for an additional used Jim White head plate. I know Outdoorsman's has them ($25 new), but not sure just how well they will fit on the original head. I can always use them as a last result. Just looking for a used one that a member might have kicking around and no longer needs. Let me know what you got and how much you want for it.

Found some. Big thanks to SpotNStock.

I'm a big fan of the Sightron SIII 6-24x50. Great glass and components for the budget minded.

Most of the time when I have experienced this issue, it has come down to one of two areas: 1) the brass just above the web has expanded too much; or 2) the shoulder has been bumped back too much causing the shoulder bottom to bump/buldge out. A small base die or thinner shellholder will solve the first problem. Simply backing off the die a quarter to half turn should solve the second problem.

As far as magnification goes, I have gravitated to the 6-20/24 range. On the lower end, I have never found I needed less than 6X to find my target in the scope. On the higher 20/24X end of things, the extra power provides me with the things I value: such as better trophy identification; better target acquisition; better reading of wind through mirage or watching vegetation downrange. Regarding optics in general, when I was first getting into serious hunting, the two axioms I heard over and over about scopes were: 1) you get what you pay for; and 2) spend at least as much on your scope as you did on your rifle. I didn't really take either of those to heart. Besides, it wasn't in my budget at the time. Now some thirty years later, I smile at my own naivety. I also lament the money I spent on inferior optics, often falling for the line "they are nearly as good as..(fill in the blank). They simply are not. A new $700 scope is not, and cannot be, nearly as good as a new $1500 scope. I have left name brands out of the equation as everyone has their favorites (but everyone knows the names of top shelf manufacturers). The simple fact is: the more expensive scopes come with better glass and much better components. If I had to do it all over again, I would selectively buy a used quality scope rather than pay the same price for a new scope to put on my rifle.

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Gently used Nightforce NXS 5.5-22X56mm scope with the popular MOAR reticle. This model has the high-speed turret (20 MOA in single revolution) and the Zero Stop features. Glass is pristine. Scope is in near new condition and has no problems. Everything functions as it should. Typical bulletproof NXS construction - always returns to your set zero after dialing up and then back down. Body is near flawless. One very small safe ding near ocular eyepiece (shown in last pic) that does not detract from looks or function. Price is $1,325 for local pick-up. Shipping would extra. Scope is located in N Phx area near Tatum & 101 Loop. I believe in transperancy when selling things on line. PM/DM's should be used for asking questions or getting additional clarification. Regardless of what is agreed to in a PM/DM, it is an "I'll take this" or a "Sold per private agreement" posted in the thread itself that will trump anything else. Earliest time stamp in thread on purchase gets the nod. This way, nobody has to wonder what deals are being negotiated behind close doors after their commitment to purchase has been made. Not interested in trades at this time, unless you have a Nightforce NX8 4-32X50 F1 in MOA (model #C624), plus cash on my end.

SPF to huntitup.

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44ron85 was easy to deal with. He bought some brass from me. Smooth transaction.