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1-4 is sold. New price: $400 for the 3-15.

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Rifle is sold

Mossberg MVP Flex bolt action .223. Just under 200 rounds fired. I have only run handloads with 55 gr HP through it. Pretty easy to keep 5 of them underan inch at 100. Spiral bolt, fluted threaded barrel, 6-position tactical FLEX stock, Picatinny rail and Mossberg's LBA adjustable trigger (similar to savage's accutrigger.) comes with 5 round magazine, this rifle uses AR15 style magazines. Because of the adjustable stock and nonexistent recoil, this is a nice rifle to get kids into shooting. $425 FTF in Catalina (north of Tucson) Can meet as far north as Florence.

At this time I need to get some cash for the rifle. I am holding off on trades... Unless you have a deal on some pickup tires!

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In the past, H380 and Varget both gave me great results with 50-55 gr bullets in 1-14twist barrels.

I'll take the burris 2-7

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I purchased this a while back and am thinking its going to be too heavy for my needs. New Krieger barrel blank. Stainless, 7mm, 1-9 twist. 29" #18LV contour. Unchambered, unthreaded. $280

$400

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I have decided that I need to invest in a quality spotter, so this is for sale. Very good condition, glass is perfect. Clamp type connector. I have connected it to Swarovski 15X56s, Zeiss 10X40s, and Leica Trinivid 12X50s. Should be a universal fit, however. Pics will be up later this evening. $150. I'll ship and insure at that price.

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I am assuming tag number 000 means I didn't get drawn. I didn't see a charge on my card for Turkey.

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I don't have any plans to go to Phoenix anytime soon. Here are some pics:

I have three pairs of new, with tags, Carhartts. All three are 42X34. 1) double front logger dungaree, color: washed denim. 2) washed-duck work dungaree, color: carhartt brown 3) washed-duck work dungaree, color; moss Again, brand new, with tags. Take your pick. $25 each. Located in the Tucson area. Shipped at buyer's expense.

If they are still available, I'd like the maps for units 34a and 36b. PM on the way.

Small sample group, but, I have rebarreled two Savages. Both heavy barrels. One is a 7/08 ER Shaw barrel and the other is a .243 McGowan barrel. I really can't tell the difference between the two as they both shoot bugholes with minimal load development. The shaw barrel was a bit less expensive as it is chromoly steel and not stainless.

I have never forgotten anything vital (tag, rifle, ammo, boots, binos). But always seem to forget a piece of camping gear. One year, we packed up the tent, but left the stakes and frame at home. Another year, I had to whittle a fork and spoon as I forgot to pack silverware. Another year, between three of us, nobody packed eggs or bread, but we each showed up with a couple of pounds of bacon. My brother-in-law forgot his elk tag for a unit 22 elk hunt. Fortunately we were able to meet my sister in Florence to get the tag rather than go all the way to Tucson. Got back to camp around 2AM, but he did have his tag for the opener.

I have loaded for 3 different 25-06s and none were too picky. All shot very well. you have some good starting points already. Using 100 gr. nosler ballistic tips, I found that IMR 7828 gave me the best accuracy in two of the rifles, H4831 in the other.

For the predator hunting that I do, the chambering would secondary to the specs on the rifle. I find myself shooting at them in thick desert scrub at distances inside 150 or so yards most often. Once in a while a long shot offers itself, so I would want a rifle with that capability as well. (I am an admitted bolt action slut, so I'm leaving the ARs out for this one.) Something along the lines of a Remington model 7 or SA 700, 18.5" barrel for swinging on those coyotes that just "show up" 20 yards or so to your right or left. Since I am going lightweight, A Mcmillan edge stock should only add 20 or so ounces to the build. For me, the chambering would be .243 Win because I adore that particular cartridge, 1-8 twist to cover any and all of the 6mm bullets in my stash. 2-7 or 3-9 on the optics would afford the field of view on the low end and on the high end still allow me to extend the range on a coyote size target all in keeping with the lightweight theme of the project. In my book, that is as close to an ideal coyote rig as I can dream up!

Interesting trades considered. Firearms or other glass. I really don't have any other hobbies!