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Deer and Antelope

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Category: Hunting
Forum Name: Big Game
Forum Description: Deer, elk, antelope, and all other big game on all continents.
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Topic: Deer and Antelope

Posted By: Wing master
Subject: Deer and Antelope
Date Posted: 04 September 2024 at 11:45

We are less than a month away from deer and antelope season.

I am behind this year. I still haven't decided what rifle I'm going to use. I'll go through my camping stuff over the next couple days.

How are you guys coming along?

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

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Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 04 September 2024 at 12:20

all set here.

any luck on finding a new camp site? less fleas and mouse (maybe there are so many that we should call then moose).

Got my 260 ready, but also thinking of taking the 300 RUM with 180grs for looong range.

03A3 is ready for olde timer shoot off...Trail Boss

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 04 September 2024 at 12:23

Also got a complete S&W catalog for you.....if I can remember to bring it. Stashed it with my BLM maps hoping to remember it. LOL

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 04 September 2024 at 12:47

We're ready too I think. We all reshot to check Zero's.

I think I'll take Josie and have her shoot the gong at 250 and 300 just to show her she can do it.

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Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 04 September 2024 at 13:16

Builds confidence.

But we know she can do it. what rifle is she taking???

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: d4570
Date Posted: 04 September 2024 at 15:47

7x57 AI. 24" Ruger

Her Howa 20" Grendel would be just fine BUT the wind and 300 Yards can challenge a 6.5 Grendel.

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Remember: Four boxes keep us free ,the soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, AND the cartridge box

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 04 September 2024 at 16:45

6,5 is great

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 05 September 2024 at 16:15

I have a new camping spot in mind. I might go out a day earlier than usual to beat everyone else to the spot. If someone else is there I'll find another place. I agree that the prairie dogs have moved into our old camp.

I haven't decided yet between the 6.5X55 and a .308. The .308 is a lot lighter to carry around.

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 06 September 2024 at 09:20

Getting old when weight is a consideration. welcome to the club. LOL

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”

Posted By: Wing master
Date Posted: 06 September 2024 at 21:14

Sadly, I've noticed the weight of my rifles for a couple years now.

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I have always considered myself to be quite the bullshitter, But ocasionally it is nice to sit back and listen to a true professional......So, Carry on.

Posted By: BEAR
Date Posted: 07 September 2024 at 08:52

We can't go back. keep the memories and move along.

Everytime I fish or hunt I try to enjoy it even more knowing next year I might not be up to the task.

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“ The IQ and the life expectancy of the average American recently passed each other in opposite directions.”