I think this is an original one, I've had it forever and used it maybe three or four times.
I can see what it'll cost to ship if you're interested but I'm guessing it won't be cheap.
I voted either S&W or Ruger. Probably would go with one of the 629 models as they're all lighter than the Ruger. Another option might be the S&W Model 69 but you lose a round.
I attend multiple banquets each year and I recently joined the committee for our local NWTF chapter so I'm getting to see all this as we start planning for our banquet this year. A lot of it is catering to the crowd you get at your event. I like higher end guns, but having to sell chances at...
5 boxes of Federal 7mm WSM ammo; bought this as I was planning to have a rifle rebarreled but then ended up just going PRC. $225 shipped. I have Venmo but would prefer old school payment methods.
And I'm sure Game Commission hands that many out with the thought that a fraction of them will get used. Just checking a couple zones in the state, antlerless harvest averages around 30%. I would say hunters in that area are much more hesitant or probably refuse to shoot does, so that factors...
Seems like a lot of tags for an area of PA not known to have a lot of deer. By far, that hunting zone has the lowest allocation of antlerless tags each year.
Good writeup and thanks for sharing. Only thing I would say is that in the future I'd still buy the OTC bull tag even if you end up eating it, only because if the opportunity presents itself you'll be kicking yourself for NOT buying one. Ask me how I know on that! As a resident it's relatively...
This.
What does the sticker on your drivers door of your current Ford say?
Sounds like a 3/4 ton would be overkill for what you need, especially to get the diesel.