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I would say flip a coin, but when you are in Springerville/Eager make sure to stop at Avery's. Get some good BBQ and a brew. If you talk to Lance, tell him Harley says hello.

I picked up shells and bird stamps. I need to do a quick clean on a couple shotguns and I am ready. I am hoping the birds are thicker than the mosquito's at my normal place. Some years it is the opposite and that sucks.

I'd run them. I have Toyo AT2's and they did ok, but I went back to BFG AT'S last time. I might try these ridge grapplers next.

I have had hunt buddies not be able to find tags, and we have had to stop at G&F for a replacement on the way out of town more than once. I usually pack to a list so I don't usually forget a lot of things I can't live without. The things I have forgotten someone else had or I didn't really need. My buddy got a few shots last year during our late elk hunt. He took 3 shots, all misses because he messed up the range, and then realized his extra ammo was in his pack which he left in the truck... I retrieved them and worked my way to him, but it was too late by the time I got there. We couldn't get another clear shot. My dad did forget shotgun shells 1 year when we were headed out dove hunting. We scrounged a couple boxes from a mom & pop gas station near Wickenburg so we didn't have to drive all the way back to Phoenix.

Hmmmm. That's the opposite of what some folks here have been telling me: find the "I am not going into that deep canyon" and you'll find bulls there. If it stays warm you might find some, but last year white horse was covered in snow. You will find alot of hunt pressure, that is for sure.

That's the real deal tent setup. If I did more long camping trips or cold weather trips that would be awesome.

In december I doubt you will find many bulls around saddle mountain and white horse hills. They will have already started to scatter to lower elevation. You will find lots of hunters and a few cows.

I didn't watch the fight, but I knew McGregor would do ok in the first few rounds. He has a good pace and weird style. Mayweather learns your style in the first couple rounds and then does his thing after he dials you in.

Over. 50-0

If he likes bolts see if CZ has anything he might like.

Go farther east and you will find more of that nasty terrain. In december don't be afraid to look in terrain you may not normally consider elk country too.

Wait. After that last October hunt those woods get much more quiet. Alot less chance it walks away. I was up there last year after the deer hunt and cow hunts scouting for my December cow hunt. I didn't see a single person for 1.5 days, and I cover alot of ground. Scout hard. That late hunt isn't easy.

I have not done it personally, but what I found from people who had done it said that the new brass is softer and more malleable. It is easier to get the soft brass to form with less issues. I have heard you can try and do it with once fired but you are more prone to cracks and such. It is worth a shot if you have a bunch of once fired.

When you make your 257 brass from 7 mag do you use new 7 mag brass, or can use use once-fired? Also, how has your neck thickness been? Are they tight? Have you had to turn the necks at all? I only use new brass to start loads. Originally i used .264 win mag brass because I found 50rds of Winchester brass on the shelf. I loaded that for awhile. The necks were a little tight, but not bad. I got about 4-5 loads out of most of that brass before the primer pockets got loose enough to make them trash. I now load Remington 7mm Rem Mag brass, and only start with new fresh brass. The necks actually seem to be better than the 264 brass was, and I am getting a little better lift out of these, probably 5-7 loadings before the pockets are loose. I have gotten an occasional neck crack with both types of brass, but not often. Neither type of brass has had to be cut for length which is nice. I will true them up every 2nd or 3rd loading if they need it. I form my brass by full length sizing the new brass, then load it with a lighter load and shoot it for practice. Then I load them up as normal, but I keep in mind that the case capacity is about 5% less than a true 257 case so I just load til I find pressure signs and an accuracy node. I got lucky and found a good load fairly easily that will shot well under MOA with 115gr Bergers over H1000. I can get the full load info if you need it. The reason I originally loaded 264 brass was because I own a 7mm and I didn't want to mix up rounds. Once my 264 brass was toast though any brass was hard to find let alone 264 brass, so I moved to 7mm Remington headstamp because I had a bunch of it brand new sitting on my bench. At the same time though I got rid of all my once fired Remington headstamp brass that was actually 7mm Mag so I reduced the risk of mix up. I load remington brass for my 257 Weatherby, and federal brass for my 7mm. That way I know what rounds are what without having to pull the rounds out of the case and look at the shoulders and bullets.

Not a 300 Rum, but my 300 win mag shoots the Hornady 208gr ELD-M bullets sub-moa with H1000. Like everyone else has said. 190+ gr is where it is at with these bigger 30 caliber rounds.

Sportsman's had the Savage Axis on sale for $299, and I think it had another $50 mail in rebate to boot. Might be a good deal for you too rifle wise if you don't already have 1 purchased.

For what it is worth, I compared the Redfield Revolutions to the Diamondback side by side and the Redfield was much more clear at the edges and seemed better overall. I also like their BDC reticle better. This was not the new Diamondback HP though so I don't know about that. I personally really like the Redfield Revolution as a budget scope. If you are willing to spend a little more you may be able to get better, but that is a great bang for the buck option. I have over 600 rounds downrange with the one on my 257 Weatherby with ZERO issue. I have a total of 4 of the Redfield revolutions in a mix of 3x9 and 4x12 models. Several buddies have them, and they have all performed very well. I little step up might get you into a Leupold with CDS though, which would be nice so you can dial for range instead of hold over.

Does anyone know of any shops around town that stock them? I would like to see them in person before I make a final decision on a scope for a new rifle.

I stopped at Sportsman's today at lunch and looked at a fair amount of scopes to see what I liked. I think I made a mistake by looking at the Nightforce you mentioned. Dang that is a nice scope. I think I am going to have to save my pennies for one of those. I really wanted to talk myself into a Leupold with the gold ring and CDS, but that Nightforce made the VX3i look very average, and even was nicer than the VX6 I looked at...

Thanks guys. Those guys look really talented so hopefully when I am ready I can get something nice made up.

I just got a CZ 550FS with the mannlicher style stock. I am going to need a cheek rise pad for it, but want something that looks classic and classy. I want to keep the theme of this rifle classic and old school. That is why I am after something leather and good looking. Ammo carriers would be a nice bonus but not required. Any ideas? Thanks Harley

A lot of times I use WD-40 to start a cleaning, but finish with other stuff. I often spray the bore of a barrel with WD-40 to get a solvent/lubricant in there and punch it with a brush to break up the big stuff and get it out. Then I work with a cleaning solvent to finish the clean. Brake Cleaner and carb cleaner can mess up a gun though depending on the parts. I used to have a Marlin M-60 .22LR. My dads cousin talked him into using 1 of the 2 to clean guns with and when he sprayed that in the action of that model 60 it melt some of the plastic parts. Then I had a walking stick with a .22 caliber hole in the end.

Just be careful with carb and brake cleaner around plastic or composite parts. It can melt or destroy it depending on the composition of products.

I am ready except I need my bird stamp. I ordered in my shells and picked them up last week. This year will be the first year my 5 year old will be going out with me, and I may even let him take a couple shots with his .410 if he wants. I am hoping this year will be a good year. My normal spot outside Wickenburg has been up and down the last couple years. I even took Friday Sept. 1st off work to get out on opening day.

That's a good deal. I love my portaband.