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I picked up a couple of the Victorinox pairing knives awhile back and love them. They are very handy, and have stayed pretty darn sharp.

I second Pro Diesel.

I do need a cheek riser. I currently have a ballistic nylon ammo carrier/cheek rest from one of my other rifles on it, but I plan to get a custom leather one built to help keep the old school feel of this rifle intact.

I love a 45LC wheel gun!

How much are the Rugers where you are? Up here I can get one for $750. Buds guns has the Kimbers for $882. For the $130 difference I think I am going to end up with a Kimber at some point with the night sights.

I picked up a pound of RL26 today on the way home @ sportsman's warehouse. I have some 140gr SMK's to try with them in Lapua brass soon. Berger gave me some good load data with the 140gr bullets & RL26. Quite impressive velocity claims compared to the other 2 powders he gave me info on.

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Insulated with foil backed insulation. The only time I would say maybe not is if your garage was north facing and didn't get a lot of sun. That heat will radiate into your attic and house. Keep it outside.

I have shot my dad's sig with aim point at 200yrd on 8" steel with no problems.

I put in for an early rifle cow hunt in October. I have to get lucky though since 2 points isn't enough to autodraw. December in a tent up there sucks. October is much better, but a much harder draw. Harley

I have been thinking a lot about the Ruger 10mm, but I think when I go 10mm I am going to do the Kimber TLE. Factory night sights and it is only about $100 more on Buds Guns.

We did not. We only had Saturday to hunt/scout on this go around due to a work issue with my buddy. We spent most of our time trying to figure out the area. We glassed for a few hours in what appears to be good country but didn't find any. We spent a little time teaching my 5 year more about gun safety and helping him get some target practice.

Hi All, I normally hunt 20A for Javalina, but I missed this years draw because of a family emergency. I went down to G&F today and picked up a couple left over tags in 17B which I have never hunted before. Is anyone willing to share some insight into the unit? Where to access the unit and camp, general hunt info, etc. I don't need any specifics unless you are willing to share them, but just some guidance and ideas. I have been thinking about accessing the unit off the 93 via the Bagdad turnoff. I live in NW Phoenix, so I can hit Grand Ave and be up that way fairly quickly. Is it better hunting off the skull valley side? Thank you. Harley

These trucks sell for that price all the time in good shape with reasonable miles. KBB doesn't count when you are talking about 5.9L Cummins trucks.

I finally was able to get a few boots on the ground this weekend in 17b near Bagdad. My next tip request is for some decent camp spots. Camping seemed much more spars then I was expecting. I am planNing on hunt near Bagdad for the rifle hunt in a couple weeks.

We spent some time on the 15's this weekend without luck. Had fun though. The 5 year spent a little time on the glass between rock hunting missions.

I carry 8x42s on my chest, and 15x50s in the pack. I am not a successful pig hunter yet though so my advice shouldn't carry much weight.

It got here today!!! Now I need to call and get the rings ordered.

I just picked up a CZ 550FS in 6.5x55. It is a full stock Mannlicher style rifle, and I would like to put a good looking and functional piece of glass on it. I want a classic look with modern features. A plain duplex reticle isn't going to cut it. Part of me really wants to put a high gloss Leupold with gold ring on it, but I want a good value, and a scope capable of longer range shooting too. I kind of want the the features of a turret scope to be able to shoot longer range if needed, but don't want big giant turrets. I don't mind a hold over reticle either though, but want to be able to shoot 600 or so if I chose to. My goal with the rifle is deer to 600 yards, elk to 400. My budget is probably $400-600 maybe more for the right scope with the rifle look and features. Thoughts? I want to try and keep a classic look with some more modern features. Harley

Kimber Pro carry 38 Super will be my weapon of choice this year with 124gr XTP handloads. I am headed to 17B. Backup will be my Sig 2022 9mm with 127gr+P+ ammo.

I don't need the QD feature but I like it. I don't really want a rail on this rifle, beside the rail and ring setup I found for it costs more than the QD by about $75. I want to keep the look of the rifle old school. The rail isn't old school.

I am considering a pair of their QD rings for my CZ 550. Does anyone have any experience or feedback on them? Thanks Harley

I finally pulled the trigger on a scope. It will be here next Tuesday. I found an NIB obsolete Leupold VX-6 2x12x42 with Boone & Crockett reticle for a good price I think. It has a CDS ticket so I can dial once I get a load developed too. It really came down to this VX-6, a VX-5HD, and the NightForce SHV 3-10. This is the most I have ever spent on a scope, but I am really trying to work on improving my optics across the board. It's not a Kahles or S&B but it will be better then anything I have known before. This one had a better power range and the BDC reticle which I like for quick shots, and then the CDS when you have time to dial. Now I am debating rings.... Then I might be able to actually shoot this thing for real. Harley

I was there yesterday too, but I was on at 18 when this happened.

I took these to the range today too. I didn't do a true group test, I just needed to get the scope set for these loads for these javelina hunt soon. I got it dialed and was hitting the 200yrd gongs with ease. I will group test them next time.