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I am going to continue load development on the 257 Weatherby with 115gr Berger VLDs and probably start working a load for 7mm remember mag with VLDs or Nosler Partitions. I also will be working a load for my buddies 3006 and possibly a 270 for another hunt buddy. My buddy just put new glass on the 3006 so we are going to get it sighted in at 200 and start working on steel and paper out to 500. Harley

My group was drawn for late rifle cow in our first choice unit. I am pretty stoked. It has been a long time coming to get out after elk again. Harley

My 257 weatherby loves 117 gr Hornady BTSPs. I have just started working with 115gr Berger VLDs and they show a lot of promise. 115gr Nosler Ballistic Tips shot well too but I couldn't get my groups as tight as the Hornady or even my initial loads of the Bergers.

Does anyone have this caliber that could use the items? RCBS dies and about 70 rounds of formed and primed 30-30 brass. Harley

I would not do less then a 243 on elk and that is only if I was good with the rifle and an under 200 yard shot. A nosler partition would be a great choice for elk.

Does anyone know a good reputable local place that will sell and assemble a military shadow box. My wife's grandfather passed away a few weeks ago and we want to get a shadow box with his military jacket, medals, pictures, etc. Obviously we need a place we trust because these items are not replaceabe and special. We want it done right and done well. Thanks Harley

This is for a short bed I assume by the pictures

We drew an elk tag somewhere!!!

When you get it done would you mind sending me a picture? Thanks

Being drunk is fun occasionally in the right setting. Being that drunk like that, not so much. I get drunk maybe once a year anymore but when I do it is fun.you are a cheap date too if you don't drink often. My dad had a drinking problem so it has never been my cup of tea to drink much, but it can still be enjoyable in the right setting

Get it checked out. I screwed up my right shoulder pretty bad playing football and never got it checked. I am sure a screwed something up that probably needed surgery. I let it heal and continued playing but it won't ever be right again. I can't throw things overhand anymore with any kind of power without hurting for days. I can play catch and toss but if I try and zip a pass I am screwed. I throw anything with velocity side arm now to keep my shoulder from getting jacked. Day to say I am OK other then some range of motion issues but it will never be right again.

Get a rescue. no need to pay for a great dog. my wife and I have had 5 rescues and they are all great. Petfinder is where we found our st. Bernard mix and he is great. 2 we found on the street, 1 was from a no kill shelter, and the last was from a troubled family member who got it from the pound. The rottweiler is the best of them all, but they are all great dogs.

That bottom box is An oldy but goody. That is from the Arizona Sportsmen from back in the day. I used to work there, and recognize the cost code above the price.

I had another hunt when I was about 20 with a good buddy of mine in 19a. We went out on a quick afternoon hike and we did the dumb butt move and didn't think we would go far so we left our day packs. We saw some good sign and started working our way through the hills and weather started moving in on us. We lost the sun and landmarks to the clous and we're farther out then planned and became temporarily disoriented. If was freaky not knowing where you are and not knowing which way camp is. We stopped took our bearings and took stock of what the situation was. We kept calm and thought about where we thought we were and where we knew a road was for certain. We made a direction choice based on the best knowledge and we found our road and way back to camp. We had enough gear and clothes to survive the night but it would have sucked royally being stuck out there with what we had. We make better choices now and I never leave camp without a compass and more gear anymore. Lesson learned. Not the hard way, but close enough to understand it would have brought the sucked for sure.

When I was about 15 my dad and i had a deer tag in unit 27. We were on our morning hike and climbed to the top of a wooded finger hill. We were slowly working our way up the finger about 10 yards apart. Apparently there were more hunter somewhere out ahead of us that spooked a herd of about 12-15 cow elk down in the valley below us. The herd came barreling up the hill directly at us with no clue we were there. They are on a full blown run coming directly at us. We start waiving our hands and yelling as they bear down on us. By the time they realize we are thereally they are literally right on us.they see us and of course freak out. They slam on the brakes with the oh sh*t look of fear and the group breaks in half. Half them cut to my left about 5-10 yards out and the other half split me and my dad who are about 10 yards apart. It was a very interesting and scary moment having a dozen or more elk headed right for you Full tilt and slam on the brakes just yards away.

Lawrence R. Huntington passed away yesterday about 4 PM Colorado time at the age of 96. He was the father of 4 and the grandfather and great grandfather of many. He lived his life as a rancher and farmer outside of Durango CO. He lived a full life and was known for being as personable and loving as he was tough and strong. He lived in a house built in the 1800's at the nearby Fort Lewis CO. He and his family disassembled 2 houses from the fort and moved them by wagon to there ranch and built 1 new house. He didn't have the luxury of things like indoor plumbing until late in his life. He was a tough old man that I had the pleasure of knowing for about 10 years. He was my wife's grandfather and the great grandfather of my son. My next son who is due in about 2 weeks will carry the first name of Lawrence in memory of a great man he will never get to meet. Lawrence was drafted in the US Army during World War II. He served in the European theater for several years earning the rank of Sergeant First Class before his release from duty. He was assigned the the 2nd Armored Battalion and was the NCO in charge if a group of anti-aircraft half track vehicles. One of the last conversations I had with him he told me he was in charge of roughly 115 men. Until a few years ago nobody was even aware he received the Bronze Star among other medals while in Europe. He would never speak of how or why he received it. A nurse at the VA hospital mentioned seeing that he earned a Bronze Star and my mother in law heard. He would never talk about it though. The man was an inspiration and example of what hard work is. He worked harder every day into his 80's and early 90's then many "men" these days will ever ever work once in there life. Lawrence, you will be missed by many, and you have touched the lives of more than you will ever know. Harley

Thanks guys. I am very blessed for getting to be able to know him for the time I did. Some of my wife's best memories are spending summers out on his ranch for weeks at a time flood irrigating and cooking for all the help during cattle round ups and hay cuttings. He was a prime example of the kind of man this country is missing more and more these days. I pray I can explain what kind if a man he was to my sons. If they even half way understand and follow his lead they will be fine in life.

http://www.bentfabaz.com He is on this side of town.

Where are you at? Paul @ BentFab Andrew @ Letzroll Offroad Barry @ Four Wheelers Supply All in Phx Metro.

Will do. If I get drawn for elk I will be doing a lot of glassing soon.

Well my dad decided he wanted to get me a set of bino's for Christmas. I had been planning to get them for myself before my javelina hunt in February but I picked up a set of 8x42 Vortex Diamondback's. I compared the 10x42's and also the Nikon monarch 5's in the same sizes and the 8x42's just felt better and gave me a better field of view. I know they are not great glass but they are a serious upgrade from my little $30 Bushnell 10x25's I normally sport during hunting season. I am pretty excited about getting out and getting to sit and try these things out!!! Harley

That's a bad arse truck. I think your asking price is just right to start with. You should be able to get at least 28k for it all day with the condition, mileage, add ons, and the fact that it is a stick shift mega cab. The 2006 makes it awesome too because you can tune it with EFI Live. I paid 22k for my 2005 6spd long bed dual cab with 141k miles. Put it on cumminsforum and I bet it's gone quick. East coasters would drool all over the condition and options of that truck.

How much?

I have learned a fair amount from this website on ways to improve my hunting ability especially on the topic of optics. Even in my hour on the hilltop glassing last weekend it became very apparent that I need some form of rest like a tripod. The advice I have received here is top notch and much appreciated. I want to go hunting and return with a harvest, not go hiking with a gun like I normally do. My father was never a great hunter but he got me outdoors and learning to enjoy it. Now I need to grow and hone my limited skillset so I can teach my son (soon to be sons) to respect and enjoy it too. Thanks guys! Harley

I sent you a PM TJ. Thank you for the awesome offer.