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    SW Colorado bear

    I just bought my OTC 2nd rifle tag for unit 78 and saw the were some bear tags left for that area. All the scouting I've done was for elk because bear never really crossed my mind but now that I know I can get a tag it begs the question: would it be worth it to pick up a bear tag as well and are...
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    DeLorme InReach

    I found a steal on a DeLorme InReach Explorer on Ebay and had to jump on it. I would have preferred to get a Garmin but it's a little out of my price range at the moment, besides I already have a Garmin GPSmap 60SCx. Just curious as to whether any of my fellow HTers have had experience with the...
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    The Next Generation

    First of all, I wanna wish all the dads on here a happy Father's day. I know it's hard to leave my boys when I have to go to work and I'm sure I'm not alone. I'm wondering how you more experienced hunting dads introduced your kids to hunting. I've got 2 toddlers but it seems like next week...
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    Why I'm not a carpenter

    Well friends, it's safe to say that I'm back on the mend after trying to save some money on a renovation. Note to self: have someone else hold the stud board while you use the nailgun... and from a safe distance.
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    DIY public land moose hunt for $2000 per hunter, is it possible anymore?

    I'm finally in a financial position to start going on hunting trips out west which has been a dream of mine since I was a kid but with the cost of tags and travel increasing I need to get the best "bang for my buck". Outfitters are all but out of the question and I prefer DIY so my main question...
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    New elk rifle, need good load for it.

    I found a good deal on a grey synthetic Browning X-bolt in 26 Nosler and now it's time to find a good elk load for it. I've got 38 pieces of Nosler once fired brass and I'll probably pick up a box of 140gr Accubond factory ammo to sight in the scope so I'll have plenty of brass to get started...
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    Need some help with fine tuning

    My dad and I are heading to southern Colorado for 2nd Season OTC rifle. I called Colorado's hunt planner helpline and the guy gave me a general area, about 3 units worth, to look into. He also mentioned that the elk will probably be in the thick high stuff that time of year. I'm not asking for...
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    My idea for the ultimate western rifle

    I've been tossing around the idea of what I would want in the ultimate "working man's" western hunting rifle. My criteria would consist of the following: Short action Less than 8# without optics Controlled round feed $1000 or less ~3000fps with a respectable high BC bullet 24" barrel to get...
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    Building points for first season rifle in Colorado, which unit?

    This next year I plan to start building points in Colorado for a first rifle season elk hunt. I plan to hunt OTC in Utah until I'm able to draw but I'm curious as to what unit to apply for that would give me the best odds of drawing every 2 or 3 years but still have a chance of killing a good...
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    Gear list for 1st elk trip

    Hello fellow hunt talkers, My dad and I are planning a trip to northeast Utah for the general elk season in mid October and I need some experienced guys to help me look for any gaps in my gear list. From what I understand, the weather will be cool with highs in the 60s and lows in the 30s with a...
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    Scopes for sale or trade

    Hello everyone, I have recently found myself with more scopes than guns so I'm looking to move em out. First on the chopping block is my Nikon Prostaff 3-9x40 BDC It had spent most of its life getting it done on my 270 and has NEVER lost zero. Still it great shape but it has been replaced and...
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    308 pressure issues

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some ideas as to how to address some pressure issues I'm having with my dad's Howa 1500 in 308. I ran a standard ladder pressure test with virgin Hornady match brass, 150gr Accubonds, and CCI 200 primers starting at 46.5 gr of Varget and went up to 49.0. I know 49.0 is...
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    Looking for a "budget" pack

    I'm getting my gear gathered up for my trip out west this October and need a few more key items and one of those is a pack. My budget, nor my wife, will not allow me to spend a lot for one, especially since I've spent quite a bit here lately on boots and other gear as well as finishing my AR...
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    308 elk loads

    My dad and I are headed to Utah this October chasing elk and I just got him a new Howa 1500 in 308 for his birthday since he didn't have a rifle that would work for the trip. Now I am looking into what we're gonna feed it. I was thinking about staying in the 165-168gr range to get the best mix...
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    2017 Utah General season elk hunt

    Hey guys, my dad and I are headed to Utah October 2017 for the general any weapon elk season. This is a big list of firsts for both of us and we need a little help from the HT community. This is our first time elk hunting, first time hunting nonresident, and more specifically, first time hunting...
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    Lightweight rifle build

    Hey guys, I'm looking into building a rifle for my Utah general season elk hunt next fall. I'm on a tight budget so I need the best "bang for my buck" so to speak. Right now I have a Savage 11 in 6.5 CM that would make a good platform but I've also thought about getting a Savage Axis II since...
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