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I'm most likely heading to WY this year for antelope. Are you rifle hunting or archery?

For those guys who have tried different coatings, what is considered the best coating for a rifle? Just bought a tikka 25-06 stainless / plastic stock and will be looking to either cerakote, hydrodip or duracoat it. Is there any other types not listed? Let me know the pros and cons of each of them. I want to do the entire setup stock, scope & barrel. Thanks in advance.

well, at least I got my laugh for the day from this thread. 6.5-284 - if you hunt hard and you end up eating tag soup, it will be after making multiple decisions not to squeeze the trigger - not due to lack of opportunity. Don't be like so many and think a 400" bull is around every corner. Most alleged 400" bulls turn out to be around 370" anyways when they are killed . I archery hunted unit 10 the year sundevil hunted it and only 1 day was phenomenal, but the rest of the hunt was pretty darn fun. No lack of bulls to be found once the rut kicks in. Enjoy your hunt and follow Desertbull's advice. Good luck, Wade

beautiful +1 outstanding

ok, I decided to give the rattle can a try. Here are the before and after pics. So far, I like the turn out. Now, the big question....would you paint the scope or leave it as-is?

Sorry, no plans to visit anytime soon. You can pm me or call me with any questions. Thanks,

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Very nice Chris!

Sounds like an awesome rig Jim. Post up some pics when it arrives.

I personally love the challenge of hunting new units and seeing different country. I do a lot of e-scouting and help a lot of folks myself as well when asked. The last tag I pulled was unit 10 archery in '12 and spent over 40 days scouting / hunting that year. Just like every tag I've pulled in the past, I knew nothing about 10 before applying. Never stepped foot in the unit. I feel I know a good portion of that unit and will never again apply there - even though it was the best archery elk hunt I've ever been on. Same thing with 5a, 5b and 4b. IMHO it would be boring to hunt the same unit every tag. Yeah, I would know the area intimately, but it's not for me. I enjoy the pre-planning work that goes into hunting new areas. I put in for multiple states and have no way to physically scout hundreds of miles away. It's a blessing to meet fellow hunters who are generous with information. I have made some good friends along the way and have been able to help a lot of folks make memories. If I don't pull a NM or CO (LE) tag this year, I will be heading to Colorado OTC. I'm already studying maps in preparation for a "new" area OTC in CO. Unfortunately, I have never met a soul that will give a starting location for an OTC tag, but that's OK. It will be a couple months looking at maps, google earth and a dozen days of scouting with bow & tag in hand. I do have a bit of an issue with folks' 1st post on any website asking for help. With a few pushes of a button you can find people who have previously hunted units and PM them for possible info which wouldn't tick so many people off.

That made me laugh😁 Keep up the good shootin....

No luck for me either. Got 2 more chances, but most likely I'll head to Co for an otc tag.

125g or 145g merino wool long sleeve with a 210g second layer. Kuiu guide jacket. Kuiu attack pants. I usually bring 2 sets for a 4 day hunt. Usually can't get away from work in December longer than that. Try merino and you'll understand. I like both first lite and kuiu. Kuiu attack pants are insanely versatile / comfortable.

That's pretty cool. Interested in who / how it is built. Pm me if preferred. Thanks, Wade

10' x 12' montana 10oz treated canvas wall tent with sims stove. Canvas, webbing, buckles, zippers are all in like new condition. Has a sewn in window as well. No frame. Retail is a little over $1300 for this set up. Looking for $700. Thanks, Wade 1st pic is off Montana's website.

seek100plus has dibs on tent & stove. Thanks, Wade

Last time to the top. Can deliver to phoenix from bullhead city this weekend only.

9' x 8' kodiak tent for sale. Has a 2" hole on top. 2 options for repair - repair at canvas shop = $70 or repair with kodiak repair kit = $40. It's been a great tent. Looking for $250. Thanks, Wade 1st pic is from Kodiak

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Nope, just phoenix. Then off to search for some antler.

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got some, but I need more, more, more.... Let me know if you have any to get rid of. Thanks, Wade

Looking for any 25-06 ammo I can get. Thanks,

$600 firm on tent $100 firm on stove * * won't sell stove before tent Can deliver to Phoenix this weekend. Thanks, Wade 928-276-six55four

$250 firm Can deliver to Phoenix this weekend only. Thanks, Wade