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Wow, what an amazing story and turn of events. I absolutely hate thieves and hate the fact that you have to have everything under lock-and-key even while eating lunch. On the other hand, you were lucky enough to have your things taken by someone who was clearly desperate, but had enough conscience to return them when he realized how wrong it was. Guess I went from give him a good beat down to give him a meal and place to stay warm for a night in a matter of minutes reading this. Glad you are still able to take the kids out. Too bad it was marred by this, but despite the negative aspect, we also got to see a lot of the best in people - folks lining up to loan you gear, come help, and even the bad guy turned out to be less bad. Lots of positives. Best of luck on the remainder of your hunt, and thanks for sharing.

I'm kind with the "All three plus focus on those hiring illegals". At the same time, I really love the folks I've met up here who have come up, sometimes generations ago, legally and are amazing people who contribute greatly to our communities. In addition to "all of the above" I'd like to see a faster, cheaper track for those who are willing do immigrate here legally and want to work, and really assimilate. There are folks here ranging from leeches to downright dangerous, but no one culture has a monopoly on that - I guess to summarize, I'm all for keeping out the dregs and freeloaders (even exporting some of our own if we could) while making the process better for the ones who are willing and able to contribute, as many are.

Awesome! Great job getting the kiddos out there!

I'll tell you one thing, if you're gonna hunt San Carlos, Hoss is the guy. I've only known him indirectly through some friends and I did the 'carlos a couple years in a row and ended up without a filled tag, but some of the coolest hunting I ever did. Those big San Carlos bucks are out there, but they are tough to find. Guys like Hoss spend a lot of time out there and know where they are, but that's just part of it. A lot of it is thick and hard to hunt. That's why they get so big. Big congrats, Hoss.

So many great youth hunting Javi stories on this site. Taking my boys out for javelina, turkey, elk, deer it just brings up so many great memories. I've posted lots of them over the years and just hope other parents keep doing what you are and getting them involved. Kudos to you and best wishes for a great 2019 year of hunting with your kids.

Just need to thread the barrel and...Just kidding. Bump for a sweet pistol.

I won't have a chance to go back after him. We've got baseball tournaments this weekend and a major project ramping up at work. But I think he'll survive this season and I'm already working on a plan for next year. He's a solid 4x4, young with great genetics. A little more mass and he'll be a stud. I wouldn't have hesitated to fill my tag early on him this year if given the chance. That area though, it's very hard to spot and stalk. You'd either have to have his water source or know exactly where he's bedded.

That is awesome. You guys did great and getting to share that experience with your son is, well as Will K said, "Priceless".

Man - stellar buck and that Muley is just awesome. Huge congrats. I'd love to hear the story on the muley if I missed it on another thread. Great job!

I can't imagine how frustrating that would be with a bull elk. I usually like to have my strings pre-stretched so the peep always comes back to the same place. It's funny how you can shoot all summer and it never happens, then on a hunt it does. Murphy's law I guess.

I only got a day and a half with the weather as it was, and it looks like the rest of my weekends in January will be spent on baseball tournaments in San Tan. My youngest son has a youth tag for 23 we may try to fill if time permits. I can't complain - in the time I had I did find pigs both days, just couldn't get a close, clean shot. I had one at 24 yards but its vitals were behind a bush, had several around 50 yards but same thing - only head or sometimes back half. I would have liked to get one, as they make some awesome jerky but just didn't get a clean, ethical shot opportunity.

Yes, it's the Hoghntr has the correct reticle. Unfortunately this picture is sideways and I can't correct it in photoshop, but this is the actual reticle. I hope this attaches.

Trying this again close to youth Javi hunts. $400 OBO for the package. Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40 scope, Harris 12 - 23 bipod, Allen sling with bullet loops, Allen soft case, butt-stock bullet holder & 2 boxes of ammo.

That looks right but let me clarify tomorrow.

Well, I went from $450 to $300, That's about as low as I can do. The scope, bipod, case - I'm pretty much giving the rifle away at that price. But I'd love to see it go to a youth hunter.

I'm not sure. I'll try to post a pic of the reticle tomorrow. I think it's a mil setup with standard mil dots and windage.

Still for sale. Great package for youth hunters.

Nicely done! Congrats.

That's really encouraging. I thought the herds up there were getting decimated by wolves. Like they are in NM, for example.

Yeah boy. Good message, and he handled the interview very well.

If you're already set up to handload the 7mm, I'd go that route. Both great chamberings but no sense "re-inventing the wheel" per-se, unless you just want a little more variety on hand. If starting from scratch, given what you are looking at, I'd recommend .300 WSM. IMO, the best do-all round.

I would certainly consider it. I don't have another .243 so the ammo is of no use to me. But feel free to shoot me a PM on the rifle alone. I'll be travelling to Phx area through Globe and Payson the next couple weekends for baseball tournaments in the San Tan valley area.

$300? Great package. Allen case in the photo included.

Bump for another great rifle. 300 WSM is an awesome chambering for just about everything in AZ. I and my sons have taken a few coues with .300 WSM and well placed shots have produced quick kills with minimal meat loss.Great for elk and mule deer too.

I know AZSlim.