Recent content by elkhuntinfool78
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Big Hank gets a get out of jail free.
Enjoying this post, and can sympathize. I feel blessed to have a bit over 30 acres bordered by large ranches all around me. Every season I see a few really nice bucks come through our yard but just can't bring myself to pull the trigger...lol Then I head out on backpack hunts on public ground...- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #6
- Forum: Deer
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Is a custom rifle worth it
I think it definitely depends on the person. It certainly isn't going to kill any better than a lot of factory rifles. For me it's worth it as I get exactly what I want and I appreciate the workmanship of a great custom build- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #7
- Forum: Fresh Tracks+
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280 AI vs. 7 PRC
Mines not finished yet, having Karl Feldkamp do the work. Hopefully have it by Xmas. The one you posted is a nice looking rig though- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #24
- Forum: Firearms
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280 AI vs. 7 PRC
Kinda went through the same dilemma a few months back. Had decided on 7prc, even bought ammo for it ( which I now have no use for) but then decided to jump to a custom build in .280 AI. Both great cartridges but after looking into custom it wasn't as bad cost wise as I had thought (already had...- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #3
- Forum: Firearms
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Do Not Pass On First Day What You Would Be Happy To Shoot On The Last: A Refutation
Well maybe I’m and odd one here but I actually uphold to the don't pass on the first day motto. I know the type of animal I'm looking for way before I get in the field and wether I meet those requirements the first hour or last hour of my hunt then I'm taking the opportunity. That said I...- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #42
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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What are your highly educated opinions on tech in hunting?
Sounds perfect to me and is how I grew up hunting. There's so much tech today that it's hard to call it hunting, or at least by my standards- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #37
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Moose 25
Fantastic story and congrats to your son on taking "sherman"!- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #95
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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Christmas present for the ultralight hunter
SMH....lol I guess you never know what you're going to find on the internet- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #7
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Moose 25
Great thread as always. Congrats on a great bull and more memories made!!- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #29
- Forum: Hunting in Alaska
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Old man, old cartridge, old elk
Congrats on getting in done at 75 years young! And an absolutely gorgeous bull to boot!!- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #12
- Forum: Elk
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One Shot, Years in the Making
Great story and great memories made!- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #3
- Forum: Elk
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Opportunity has a shelf life
Following along, you're having a heck of year thus far, congrats!!- elkhuntinfool78
- Post #72
- Forum: Live Hunts
