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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.

sold

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!

Leupold VX3 (not vari x III or VXIII) LR 6.5-20X40. 30mm tube, Duplex Reticle, M1 turrets (.25 MOA). Some wear on tube, but nothing through the finish (it has been hunting). Glass is excellent. $650 FTF in the Tucson area. I will ship this at buyer's expense.

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Sale Pending

Mcmillan A3 fits LA Winchester 70 with a 2 piece bottom metal. Black, heavy barrel channel (1.25" at the end of the forearm.) Previously bedded, most likely will need to be redone to fit your action. 13 5/8" LOP, heavy fill (stock weighs 3 lb, 3 oz. $300 FTF I will ship this stock at buyer's cost.

Lakefield Mark I single shot .22 Very little use. Bluing is very good, wood excellent. Chambers, fires, and ejects .22s as it should. Fantastic starter .22 for a kid. $100 FTF in the Tucson area.

It's yours, Cactusbuck. I'll send you a pm shortly.

They have been sold.

Christmas shopping has almost wiped out my fun money, so I'm selling my backup binocular. Vortex Kaibab HD 15X56. Excellent condition. Comes with case, lens covers, and tripod adaptor. $800 Add another $15 if you need them shipped.

IMR 4064 is now gone.

I need to clear out some of the stuff in my reloading room that I no longer have use for. Here's the first of it: Brass: 30-06 mixed headstamp, 1x fired (200+ ct.) $60 .308 mixed headstamp, 1x fired (400+ ct.) $100 338 Win Mag, 47 pieces 1x fired Remington headstamp. $25 Bullets: .308 180 grain Nosler ballistic tips (169 ct.) $60 .308 165 grain Nosler solid base (250 ct.) $75 Powder: Hodgdon h4831 (almost 2 full lbs. 1 sealed full lb and one open with 14 oz left) $40 for all. IMR 7828: 2 full pounds, sealed. $45 for both IMR 4064 2 full pounds, sealed. $45 for both I will be posting more stuff as I organize. I am in the Tucson area. If needed I will ship at the buyer's expense. I would consider trades for: Reloader 17, 19, 25. 7mm-08 brass, Hornady Amaxes (7mm 162gr or .243 105gr) Hornady BTHP .243 105gr.

I can certainly use the .243 brass if not already claimed.

Growing up in Tucson, I taught myself how to cast with a $9.99 Kmart rig in my swimming pool. First time fly fishing was when I was 10 or 11 years old. I took the rod to Pena Blanca lake and caught a mess of bluegills and one bass, using black gnats and poppers. After college, I spent several summers working in Yellowstone Park. Pretty much spoiled me. Fly fishing took over as I accumulated more and better gear, began tying my own bugs, leaders, etc...

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NIce rig! My '03 with the 6.0 Vortec will be turning 200k miles this month. Still runs great!

165 noslers are gone.