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TTT since Vowell was asking the other day.

Exactly!

Marco Polo ram at 14,000 feet in the Kyrgyzstan is on my bucket list! Sweet and congrats!

It's a little too much for my 9-year old son, though. With the money from this, I can get him a decent, yet simpler scope, especially using my pro deal! I have a Zeiss 3.5-10×50 MC for sale. The ad is in here, down a few pages. I'm on my phone, or I'd paste the link here for you. Great scope in great condition. Only been on two hunts and had been a safe queen since about 2010.

Selling the scope that came on my son's new rifle. Its a Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 with BDC. I wanted the rifle, but not the scope since I had a good Vortex ready for him, but it was a package deal. I was going to mount it on his .22 for him, but realized the BDC reticle is too much/too busy for a .22. I don't really have any other need for it or justification to keep it. Its never been in the field or even the range. No shots fired from rifle yet. I don't have a picture of the actual scope yet, but I can get one. It comes with the weaver-style rings and bases, though, since I don't use that style. I will get updated pics up tonight after work, but the pic below is from Nikon's website. I don't have the Nikon scope box since it came mounted on the rifle, but I think I have an extra scope box from another scope to ship it in. If not, I'll box it up good in something else. Asking $150 obo for scope and rings. Willing to ship, but trips to the Valley are known to happen (mtg at AGFD on Dec 3 for sure). Will get actual pics tonight.

Scope is SPF. That didn't last long. Now if I can just get my Zeiss sold!

I'd take it so my son and I can load for my M1 Garand, now that he loves doing that with me. But I'd feel better working out a trade or paying you.

I could see it for a 22 mag, but for a 22lr? Are you going to make me rethink my choice?

When I searched what I thought was a fair price for a brand new, albeit mounted, scope, I forgot about the rings and bases until I was typing the rest. I don't really have a need for them, so you can either sell them or give them to a friend who can use them or we can talk. Its still a fair price for a new scope. I've posted updated pics, too. Let me know.

If you're taking the 535 off of 89A, it can be tricky and rough in spots if the weather gets wet. A better way would be to take Woody Mt Road (231) to the junction with 538. 231 is almost always in good condition. Some of the back roads can be pretty tricky with moisture, but you are usually good with a camper within 1/2- to 1-mile from the 231. Of course, if the weather stays on the current course, all roads should be pretty good throughout the unit.

I just realized that you'll have someone else to help you haul your elk out now! Just kidding, buddy. I'll be there!

Congrats, Mike!! I don't miss the diaper days, but I do miss the smell of my kids when they were that young. Another hunting buddy on the way!!

No worries. Figured it was a long shot, but had to try. That's why I'm unloading my Zeiss!

Out of curiosity, why are you selling it? Also out of curiosity, are you interested in trading for another scope? I have a Zeiss 3.5-10x50 that I have listed for that exact price and that scope is what I want to switch my Zeiss for.

We saw it at the 0945 showing on opening day (Nov 4). We rarely go to the movie theater anymore, but this is one I wanted to see on the big screen. Absolutely amazing story.

The Hatch Act only prevents you from lobbying on duty or using your official capacity to advance an agenda. I'm pretty sure you still have your rights of assembly and speech on your own time and acting in your own capacity. Every election cycle, we get the official Hatch Act reminders and it always reads that we cannot lobby for or against any piece of legislation and its always been explained to me that it applies to outside of duty hours. I could be wrong (would love to be), but its a grey area I've avoided. You give up certain civil liberties as a trade off for a secure job and good pay/benefits. Besides, I have my other sources that do enough lobbying for me!

You and me both, Steve! There's always the chance as the Commissioner's tag we raffle! You and me both, Steve! There's always the chance as the Commissioner's tag we raffle! HAHAHAHA there's always a chance you'll win the optics package in the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle too hahahahaha tell me when to stop laughing. I hate you. I'd make a joke about shooting a hole in your jeep, but that's was only funny once! I know some good Coues spots down there in addition to several spots that have tons of turkeys, but most hunters don't venture to, so when you get those tags, we can talk! It is funny now but not at the time. We waited until we were eating breakfast to giggle! Maybe 21 points will get me the tag in 2018! Maybe...

Can anyone one here recommend a respectable coin/precious metals dealer down in the valley? As my wife and I have been going through family stuff after my mom died, we are coming across more and more commemorative silver coins that my dad apparently impulse bought. Some of them are mint silver (real silver) dollars and some of them are 0.9999 troy ounce silver coins. We'd like to talk to someone who can tell us what we have and what our options are with them. I have zero trust in the place up here in Flagstaff. Thanks!

Exactly what I was just thinking after reading the OPs last post.

You and me both, Steve! There's always the chance as the Commissioner's tag we raffle! You and me both, Steve! There's always the chance as the Commissioner's tag we raffle! HAHAHAHA there's always a chance you'll win the optics package in the Arizona Big Game Super Raffle too hahahahaha tell me when to stop laughing. I hate you. I'd make a joke about shooting a hole in your jeep, but that's was only funny once! I know some good Coues spots down there in addition to several spots that have tons of turkeys, but most hunters don't venture to, so when you get those tags, we can talk!

Yes, the bolt release switch should have three positions on it. I have a 1918 Springfield 1903 and if you have the lever in the wrong position, it won't let the bolt come all the way back. They can be stripper clip fed, but its not necessary. And all 1903s were chambered in 30-06 after about 1906 or so. There are earlier versions from 1900-1903 that were 30-40 Krag. If you were in Flagstaff or closer, I'd tell you to bring it over. When you get it functional, it will shoot awesome!

You and me both, Steve! There's always the chance as the Commissioner's tag we raffle!

Thanks, Tim! Some of the coins are commemorative American Eagle Silver Dollars that have, in fact, been stored properly. The rest of the commemorative stuff I'm not expecting much more than the price of the .999% silver they are made of. Everything has been stored properly for tha matter. Thanks! When we get a chance, we'll look him up. We have to get our ducks in a row and figure out everything we have and then we'll move forward.

As expected, I got the Goulds shaft again. Maybe 21 points for next spring will pay off! Maybe.... And my spring is so busy, I can't do the usual 12A leftover turkey tag. I was already making plans to head to Kansas with a buddy for the one free weekend I have, when my wife informed me that our son's confirmation at our Catholic church is that very weekend! AARRGGGHHH!! I got my usual 18B/19A/19B/etc. archery javelina tag and my daughter got the youth 19A javelina tag. She also informed that we're going to the 1/27 youth turkey camp this year instead of the Happy Jack Camp that I normally mentor at. At least I get to turkey hunt with her!

Because of the Federal Hatch Act and my status as a Federal Agent/employee, I cannot lobby my congressmen for anything. On my behalf, PLEASE speak far and wide because, working in Federal land/wildlife management, this is a very real threat now.