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    Non resident hunting advice

    Like I said before I only have one out west hunt under my belt but typically the elk move to the lower elevations depending on the weather (later seasons - more snow = not as much food to recover from the rut). Bulls are said to stay a little higher than cows but I'm sure that depends on the...
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    • Post #76
    • Forum: Elk
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    The “Greatest” Weapon in Film History

    I would have to agree with the Quigley rifle and would also add John Wick's pistols in any of his movies.
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    Non resident hunting advice

    I completely agree with this. My first hunt out west was in 2024 the landscape is so wide open and vast, you feel a little overwhelmed at just how big a valley is or a basin. Having some good glass that can do some of the walking for you to an extent is a good start because it would take days...
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    • Post #71
    • Forum: Elk
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    Kurt Russell speaks out for elk hunting.

    Rare for anyone especially with the amount of publicity that he has received over the years to support hunting.
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    What are you guys paying for gas?

    3.49 as of this morning when I drove into work. I could almost bet it will have changed when I end the day.
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    Yellowstone/Grand Tetons

    I'm jealuous! This is on my bucket list. Hope you enjoy it!
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    Hunting Rifle Triggers

    Agree with this. My Seekins has a Triggertech that is as good as it gets as far as the rifles I've shot before. I have installed a few Timneys in other rifles in the past and they were an upgrade over the stock trigger. The most recent one I replaced was my Weatherby Vanguard 7mm before I traded...
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    Pack workouts

    For my metcalf I usually use the meat shelf with plates. I can usually fit anywhere from 2-3 25 lb plates or just 2 25 lb plates and 2 10 lbs plates if I want. Use the straps to tighten it up and I don't usually have any issues at all. The shelf is easier to use than the actual bag itself...
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    Entering the woods-what time

    Depends on where I'm hunting like others have said. If I'm familiar with the area, I'll go in before light to be set for that 30 minutes before light shooting time. If I'm not familiar, I may drive to where I need to then head in right at daylight. Most of the hunting I do is on my farm so we're...
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    New pack recommendations

    After more detailed research, does anyone have any experience with the Stone Glacier Sky 5900? For $25 more dollars its expanded on the cubic inches considerably when compared to the col 4800.
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    New pack recommendations

    Why am I not surprised? That's the way the world works and the almighty dollar. Whatever I do choose to pick up will likely be my last pack for a while since my oldest is the only one for the next few years that would be able to go on a hunting trip. Couldn't justify anymore to the wife...
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    New pack recommendations

    Quality of stone glacier down the tubes?
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    New pack recommendations

    For my metcalf, you have to undo both sides of straps then unthread the load lifter straps out of the tensioners then in reverse order. If you don't have the load shelf expanded, you also have to adjust that also but I usually leave it fully extended anways.
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    New pack recommendations

    For those that have used the k4, how is it with the straps when attaching a load and what makes them better than others that have been used? I'm between an exo and stone glacier col 4800. Originally was looking into a new Mystery Ranch Metcalf but after I was looking into the new load lifters on...
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    What Sport did you play growing up?

    Baseball from the time that I was old enough to start playing. Had a workout for the college I went to but decided not to play, they were jerks anyways. Started playing football my sophomore year in high and regret not playing sooner. If my school would have had wrestling, I definitely would...
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