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Thanks a ton guys. I'll direct him to this thread. He may chime in on his Sierra 168gr performance. I know he shot a coues at very close range and he about blew the opposite shouder. Granted, to add to STOMP442's theory, if you aren't hitting bone at that velocity, you may not get expansion.

Thanks PRDATR and yes he has looked at Boyds but would prefer Synthetic/Fiberglass over Laminate. He may have to go the Boyds route if he doesn't have much luck then try to lighten it up a bit before bedding. He found that Manner's possibly could hook him up, but they now wont return his emails/calls. (!?) The Savage forums are shock full of experienced guys. I found that you don't bed the rear tang on a Savage! They all HATE the flexible plastic stock on the early rifles.

My Buddy shoots 168gr Sierra Matchkings from his Patriot chambered Savage Model 16. He's had plenty of one shot kills at different ranges on elk, mule deer, and coues. Sometimes with devastating expansion and exit channels. He is having a hard time finding an aftermarket stock for his Model 16 Weather Warrior. It's an older (non accustock) version. Do you have any leads?

Nice mount! Why is it that I always think of TAM’s lion mount every time I see a post like this!? That was a classic!! Lol

Great post Andrew. nice to relive past hunts and look forward to those great tags right around the corner. Congratulations to you and your boys. Nash has a heck of a tag.

I love my Rec Tec. 40 lb hopper, all stainless steel, low rolling smoke, and ability to get up to searing temps. Better temperature regulation than the others too. That’s what I wanted.

Loved the write up. Congratulations to your daughter! He was correct, your FIL looks just as happy with his granddaughter next to her own ram. This story is just what I needed a day before the CC hits. Keeps the dreams going.

Great three! Congrats!

Congratulations Taylor!!!!! ....you too Dad.

^ This

Congrats on your success. Especially after your crazy year. Nice buck!

Man, what a first buck! Congratulations to both of you!

Holy Smokes! What a buck!

Duwane has some absolute killers for guides up in the Kaibab. Way to go on the bucks Duwane! Weiler Bros...Frank...You got it done!

Best of luck up there Amigo. DM can glass them up and kill them from what I’ve heard! You guys should have a stud on the ground in no time.

Man! That sounds like a fun trip! Congratulations on putting the smackdown on em!

They sure don't make men like they used to. Congrats to all!

I was in Tucson for work today and stopped by Bull Basin Archery on Craycroft. I had never been there. Pleasant shop and I was acknowledged right away. I saw that they had Outdoorsman's products and they assisted me with their long and short bino adapters. Ended up buying an adapter and would go back. Just my .02 cents.

a STUD!!!

I’ll take one. Where are you located?

Fantastic buck. Congratulations!

Stud buck! Congrats to both of you. I love the mass on that bad boy.

Are they treated with Sodium Tripolyphosphate?

Super nice buck! Sure beats the heck out of MY first!! congrats!

Congratulations! Beautiful family you have. You are right, the smiles say it all.