ARTrooper Posted October 9, 2016 Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 yeah I see the wolves more than coyotes where I am. seems to be plenty of deer though, so I don't think wolves area problem yet. although everyone still hates them. I think it's one of those things people grew up with and so will only die with time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRS Posted November 20, 2016 Report Share Posted November 20, 2016 Wolves are a serious problem here and in Idaho, they are decimating the Elk herds, sucks. But we are doing a number on the wolves of late so that will change I hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 On 10/8/2016 at 11:09 PM, ARTrooper said: yeah I see the wolves more than coyotes where I am. seems to be plenty of deer though, so I don't think wolves area problem yet. although everyone still hates them. I think it's one of those things people grew up with and so will only die with time. You keep thinking that way and one day you will wake up and there will be no deer or moose or elk and you will kick yourself for not killing every one you can you can not kill them all but they can kill animals enough that it effects your hunting seasons before wolves the Clearwater herd of elk numbered approx. 22,000 animals now it is around 3,000 I hunted a area on the St. Joe river for almost 30 years now there are almost none! it has nothing to do with growing up with the idea that wolves are bad, we are the apex predator now man manages the herds that he hunts wolves thrill kill when there is a abundance they eat very little and leave the animal to rot ....eff em..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 now back on topic I am going to build a 284x6mm as soon as I can get some more info on if the 284 cases will work with Pmags..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 For the money the 6.5 CM from Ruger is lookin pretty damn good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcnut Posted November 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Decision is made, I am going with a 308 for starters, then after that will get a 6.5 upper set up so I have the best of both worlds. and I am 97% sure it is going to be a Live Free Armory rifle, lite hunter in 20in. should be able to get it around the first of the year, with the savings account says ok, and then a Luepold fire dot, wind plex scope. want to shoot some long range matchs in the spring to tune myself up to get back into deer hunting next year. 65yrs young. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 Sounds like a damn good plan brother. 65 is the new 40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 cant go wrong with .308. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted November 21, 2016 Report Share Posted November 21, 2016 1 hour ago, rcnut said: Decision is made, I am going with a 308 for starters, then after that will get a 6.5 upper set up so I have the best of both worlds. and I am 97% sure it is going to be a Live Free Armory rifle, lite hunter in 20in. should be able to get it around the first of the year, with the savings account says ok, and then a Luepold fire dot, wind plex scope. want to shoot some long range matchs in the spring to tune myself up to get back into deer hunting next year. 65yrs young. LOL Me too , today ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 2 hours ago, survivalshop said: Me too , today ! Happy Birthday my friend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Cool! Happy b-day SS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Happy bday ss! Nothing wrong with 65! Its just soooo far away! ? My youngest is 12 today! My oldest is learning to drive ahhhh hope i make it!! (Girls) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armed Eye Doc Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Happy birthday ss. And I hope you make it through teaching girls how to drive Sketch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 65? You young whippersnappers. My 69th was on the 13th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Happy Happy B Day...youngster Wash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Happy birthday SS......ya old bastard. From a young 50 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 You all a bunch of old men............ happy birthday ss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTrooper Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 haha. happy birthday SS. buy yourself something nice to show all of us. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcnut Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 2 hours ago, EngrBob said: 65? You young whippersnappers. My 69th was on the 13th. Decision is made, I am going with a 308 for starters, then after that will get a 6.5 upper set up so I have the best of both worlds. and I am 97% sure it is going to be a Live Free Armory rifle, lite hunter in 20in. should be able to get it around the first of the year, with the savings account says ok, and then a Luepold fire dot, wind plex scope. want to shoot some long range matchs in the spring to tune myself up to get back into deer hunting next year. 65yrs young. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcnut Posted November 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 congrats on 69 yrs old BUT ElPaso Tx. is hot most of the time, try 30 below with 40mph wind chill that give you 65-80 below and you have to go out and shovel to get to the store, and you will appreciate 65 yrs old, LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
survivalshop Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 6 hours ago, rcnut said: congrats on 69 yrs old BUT ElPaso Tx. is hot most of the time, try 30 below with 40mph wind chill that give you 65-80 below and you have to go out and shovel to get to the store, and you will appreciate 65 yrs old, LOL Been there done that , its why its nice to live here in Florida . It was 44 deg. last night & I had to turn the heat on , but is in the 70's in the day time & will be back to normal tomorrow . Thanks brother's . 9 hours ago, EngrBob said: 65? You young whippersnappers. My 69th was on the 13th. Happy 69th Bday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mineralman55 Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 Happy birthday to all you old codgers. I don't feel quite so old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 8 hours ago, rcnut said: congrats on 69 yrs old BUT ElPaso Tx. is hot most of the time, try 30 below with 40mph wind chill that give you 65-80 below and you have to go out and shovel to get to the store, and you will appreciate 65 yrs old, LOL Lived in Evergreen Colorado for a decade. The floor elevation of our house was at 8,500 feet and 30 below was almost shorts weather. Agreed though that as I get older (69 doesn't feel old as yet) I prefer a little more temperate climate, but I still wear shorts and a tee shirt with temperatures in the 40s and am quite comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magwa Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 9 hours ago, rcnut said: Decision is made, I am going with a 308 for starters, then after that will get a 6.5 upper set up so I have the best of both worlds. and I am 97% sure it is going to be a Live Free Armory rifle, lite hunter in 20in. should be able to get it around the first of the year, with the savings account says ok, and then a Luepold fire dot, wind plex scope. want to shoot some long range matchs in the spring to tune myself up to get back into deer hunting next year. 65yrs young. LOL I have to ask why a 20 inch barrel that gun will easy be 10lbs plus probably more like 11and 1/2 that is a lot of gun to tote around hunting I use a 16 and have no problems getting 5 inch groups at 500 and for hunting or gongs that is plenty so get your 6.5 or which ever one you will use for hunting in a 16 and your gong barrel in 20... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngrBob Posted November 22, 2016 Report Share Posted November 22, 2016 2 hours ago, Magwa said: I have to ask why a 20 inch barrel that gun will easy be 10lbs plus probably more like 11and 1/2 that is a lot of gun to tote around hunting I use a 16 and have no problems getting 5 inch groups at 500 and for hunting or gongs that is plenty so get your 6.5 or which ever one you will use for hunting in a 16 and your gong barrel in 20... I agree. The 6.5 Creedmore that I built with an 18" heavy barrel is over 10 lbs with scope, even with a polymer lower. It shoots fine but taking it hunting in the field really requires a shooting stick or kneeling for longer shots. For paper or steel at 500 yards plus from a bench it is consistently in the center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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