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  1. VAspeedgoat

    Cooke City Mt camping

    The stars have aligned and we are finally getting back out to Yellowstone for vacation this summer. Because of my job we can't plan very far ahead so the first come first serve spots in Yellowstone always worked perfectly. Then the flood and now a reservation system has us a bit scrambled. I...
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    My journey with a custom rifle

    I found at least two threads I created discussing various topics as I was working on my first custom made gun. I thought maybe some people remember helping me and maybe others will read this as a warning if they do the same without a clue like me. My custom gun began life as a 700 mountain...
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    Youth day magic

    My younger son had a pretty good youth day. To set the stage, the day before, he was just given the news he tore his UCL ligament in a football game and is done for the season and heading for surgery. So needless to say he was down. In fact we put bipods on his rifle because he can't hold the...
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    Creedmore: is there no end? Lol

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-10091493/Killer-bot-Terrifying-robot-dog-fitted-6-5mm-sniper-RIFLE-unveiled-Army-trade-show.html
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    Pistol carbines for hunting?

    I have been looking at getting another pistol caliber carbine for plinking. I currently have a kel tech sub 2000 in 9mm. The whole family loves plinking with it so I was considering another or similar style. I could easily just get another 9mm and save some money on the gun and ammo but was...
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    Fanny pack for hunting

    I was curious if anyone had preferences on what fanny packs worked well for normal day use while hunting. It obviously wouldn't be used for meat hauling but it would be nice to have lash traps for clothing layers and enough room for a water bottle, lunch, field dress kit and a small emergency...
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    .284 on a short action?

    I've done a fair amount of research and am about 95% sure I'm going to pull the trigger on a rebarrel job. I am planning on doing a box extension so that I can get COAL to 2.95 or a bit better. I have also read that there can be feeding issues but am assuming the same gunsmith can fix that as...
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    Custom load development business?

    I did a search but I didn't really find anything on this subject. I was curious if anyone out there knew of a business or outfit that would take a gun and do a load development on a rifle. I can reload but I find I don't, A have the time to reload a bunch of different bullet and powder combos...
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    Yellowstone in early December

    The stars have aligned and we are taking a trip to Yellowstone the first week of December. We are staying near West Yellowstone. I am seeing that December 15th is really the beginning of the winter season and as such, some of our options are limited. I was curious if some of you would mind...
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    9/11 stories

    I don't think anyone has started a thread yet. I was recounting some memories of that day with some friends and curious to hear yours. Someone will have to ruin it, but I ask to try and keep politics and religion out so we can just hear stories. A friend at church was working at the Pentagon...
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    Bad back and backpack choice

    I know this topic has been done before but I have a different spin I was considering. I have some nerve damage that was done by some compressed lumbar vertibrae and had some issues in my lower legs because of it. I'm working through it slowly and am much better than I was two years ago. The...
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    Wyoming leftover tags, anything still worth having?

    Virginia is deciding on the date of football but none of the scenarios they are considering involve playing this fall. So that got me thinking about hunting instead. I looked on wyoming's home page and there are still a few cow, antelope and deer tags left. But then reality sets in and I...
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    Maine spring bear hunt recommendation?

    I am planning on a hunt for spring of 2021. It will be my son and I so I want to make sure I pick a good guide. There's only a handful of guides that do the spring hunt on tribal land and was hoping maybe one of you guys had some experience. Thanks in advanced,if any of you do.
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    Infected turkey breast

    My son got a gobbler this weekend for youth weekend. I wanted to post sooner but I must've had some issues with data service. Anyhow when we took the breast out I noticed some green looking slimy stuff on the breast near the wishbone. I thought it may have been digestive juices and assumed it...
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    Anyone use a poncho for rain gear?

    We recently finished up our deer season and had a drizzly day for the final day. My son had a camo poncho he got because he wanted a "cloak" like a Jedi to hunt with. He used it to mess around and get some pigeons and even used it while groundhog hunting. It is coated rip stop nylon and not a...
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    Black hills turkeys: which state?

    Starting to research a possible Merriam hunt this spring and started focussing on South Dakota. Then I slowly started to look at Wyoming more and more and then glanced at Nebraska. It appears there is negligible cost difference and seasons are very similar but it appears success rates vary...
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    After football season hunts?

    With a family that plays sports and me coaching again, Western hunt trips have taken a back seat. This fall I started doing some checking on other opportunities to take the family on a hunt. Football season ends the first of November, so anything from mid November through December would work...
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    Shoulder roast ideas

    I would love to do a bone in shoulder roast. We generally only use this meat to grind but I think I would like to do something different. Any ideas for bone in or out would be appreciated. Also, if bone in, how much trimming do you usually do? Whitetails in VA are usually pretty high on...
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    Pretty good youth weekend!

    This is the first time all three of our kids participated in youth weekend. We had been seeing some decent bucks and I was hoping one of the kids would tag one. It turned out way better than anticipated and likely will never be topped on our little farm. Point totals are an 8, a 9, and a 10...
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    What's up with the hack jobs on here lately?

    In the past few days I've seen an adult hookup sight, a religious zelot and now a drone salesman pop in. Are we that high profile or unlucky. Dang I don't envy you Big Fin but thanks for dealing with this crap.

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