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Awesome bird and congrats!

X2 with Elkhunter. If the stock has been sanded down and the bolt and trigger are both missing, that will really hurt the overall value no matter what else. Feel free to PM me the serial number or even the first half and I can tell you the manufacture year. Depending on the year, Remington's early 1903-A3s were machined, but later, to speed up production, they were all stamped. Some later A3s also have a 2-groove rifled barrel. The stamped manufacturing and 2-groove barrels (down from the original 4-groove rifling) were all done to speed up manufacturing and get the rifles into soldiers' hands faster. It also has an affect on the value. Also, what year is the barrel? It should be stamped into the top of the barrel near the front sight. I just recently picked up an original Springfield Armory 1903 from 1918 that was in almost mint condition. What I paid for it and what its worth are 2 different things, but as I was shopping, I saw a few beat up A3s that were in similar situations and they were selling for around $400 +/-. If nothing else, you can put a sporterized stock on it, replace the bolt and trigger and have one helluva good shooting rifle!

I'll have to keep digging in the couch cushions to see what I have. WOW!

PM sent.

I just realized that I forgot to mention that its a 1-lb bottle that is 1/4-1/3 full. Big difference from an 8-lb bottle that is 1/4-1/3 full.

I have a bottle of H4831sc that is about 1/4-1/3 full. It came in a box of reloading stuff that I picked up at a yard sale 3-4 years ago. I have no loads that I use it for and its been sitting on my shelf untouched taking up space ever since I got it. It appears to be in good shape (checked it today to verify amount) and I think today is only the 2nd time I've opened it since I've had it (first time was when I got it to see how much). I figure with the recent craze, I may as well get it to someone who can use it and return some of the blessings I've been given lately. Make me a fair offer, offer up something in trade, or make a donation to Amanda for the site if you want it. I'm out of town 4/26-4/29 and can meet up with someone after that. Face to face only in Flagstaff as I won't be traveling much after this trip or I'll be busy with family obligations on weekends (can still meet in town though) through end of May.

TTT I'm back in town and can meet someone local if they want this. Might be driving through Phoenix and Tucson to the Sierra Vista area 10-12 May and might be able to meet up somewhere close to interstates.

Yep. My daughter turned 9 two days ago and will be in a class this June. I've asked all kinds of questions and all answers are that she can apply any time, but has to be 10 for her hunt. Hunters Ed certificate doesn't become effective until she's 10, but it will prove as the required proof of completion for when I take her to Texas this November to hunt deer and hogs.

x2! Some of us are living vicariously through some of you! Good luck!

I wish I had the money! If nothing else, you'll get a free bump to the top for a great deal on a great rifle!

Like others have said, just about any of the top end sights are among the best. I can't say there is any one sight better than others. It comes down to your personal preference. I personally have a Montana Black Gold and love it. I looked at the Spott Hoggs and they are great, but it came down to $$ when I made my purchase. I've seen $50 Tru-Glo sights that work just as well as my Black Gold. Good luck!

Nice deer and congrats on the draws? If you don't mind my asking, where do you hunt in Iowa (grew up there)?

Congrats on a nice bird! Looks like a Rio from the Rio Grande Valley area. Miss those big cottonwoods!

Camp was great again this year! Like last year, I met a kid who will have a long-lasting impact for the better on my life. For as hard as the hunting was, nobody ever got discouraged. I ended up taking 9 kids total over the weekend and most of them got to see or hear bird and they got hooked! And great to catch up and chat with you, again, Ty!

x2 on the Hoyt Ruckus. Got my 8 year old daughter one last summer. She turns 9 in 3 days and is pulling back 27.5 lbs and drilling it at 20 yards. GREAT bow for kids to grow with.

I've always used a wooden toothpick, but like the paper clip idea, too.

How long is your deployment? Have you thought about fostering him with a friend or another good home until you get back? Wanted to throw another option out there. He's beautiful!

I'm interested in the brass. Will you consider separating? In Flag and can meet you.

Are you willing to separate? I'm in Flag and interested in the Hornady boxes for my daughter's new rifle.

PM sent, also.

South central. I could get more specific, but then I'd have to kill you. South central Kansas is a long day's drive from my house. Just saying....

I'll take the .300 WM and .308 brass. I'm in Flagstaff. PM coming shortly.

That was just his breakfast! You should see what he packs for the rest of the day. Nice one, Muddy!

I used to do owl surveys in the Huachucas and I found some of my best Coues sheds there! Nice job, Julie! As far as the legalities of what you can pick up, I don't know Amanda personally (we have several mutual friends, though), but I know she knows what the rules are and she's right. I've seen skeletons down there that still had leathery hide, but were obviously years old. Great find! Of course, now you've got me missing the Huachucas!

You now have to buy your $65 big game license. Grand total this year is $175. Once again, Matt, nice job on the KS birds. I may make a trip up there and meet you one of these times. When you want to go after real Merriams give me a shout!