Recent content by GT123

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    Boot recommendation

    +1 on Russells. Fit and quality is exceptional; that's what you get with custom boots. Wait period is excessive. My only complaint with them was the Grand Slam Sheep Hunters (i have others)...I used them on a couple of dahl sheep hunts, which puts you up on top of mountains with all kinds of...
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    Recommendations on Texas White Dahl hunt

    I've logged a lot of miles pursuing dahl sheep, from the mountains north of Kotzebue down to the Kenai Penn off the Harding ice field. Never knew they were also ranched down in Texas until this post. Did a google search...wow, interesting creatures.
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    Powder? Why is there none?

    I get the whole capitalism argument, but there is also the reality of Newton's 2nd law...for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, and I think the price gouging will have blowback when the dust settles....at least it will for me. I doubt that his cost basis has changed very...
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    Powder? Why is there none?

    JWM67 - you are spot on. I wish we could coordinate a boycott effort like that, but their clientele is too broad. These small businesses are the first to wave the "shop local" flag when the economy is hurting, and then you see ridiculousness like this. Makes me sick.
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    Powder? Why is there none?

    It's a perfect storm of things really: 1) flood of new gun owners resulting from the Floyd riots; 2) political sea change with leadership that threatens gun rights; 3) COVID boredom; and 4) hoarding. If the powder shortage of 2013-2015 is any indicator, it will be a good year before we see any...
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    What type of shelter do you use most often for backpack hunting during rifle season?

    Been using a Sierra Designs Clip Flashlight 2(?) for a number of years. Its the green one. Very light and all of my hunting is multi-day on my back. The SD is not free standing, only drawback in my opinion. Enough room for two if you like your hunting partner. Usually we split who carries...
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    Are you shooting as much with the ammo shortage ?

    Haven't really slowed down much personally, as my reloading supplies are strong. However, the club that I frequent (clay targets) has seen a steep decline mainly because most of the fellas probably stop by walmart on their way out on the day of and pickup a 4 pack to use for the day. The...
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    Shotgun 209 Primers

    I take that back. 3 hours ago they had them. Looks like they are out of stock. Getting tight out there for reloading supplies!
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    Shotgun 209 Primers

    Check ballistic products. They have cheddites in stock for 28.99. You can get a discount on the hazmat fee if you notice the banner on the home page.
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    What does your sheep gun weigh?

    What about Fannin?
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    Help narrowing down choice for first backcountry pack.

    There is a shop up in Anchorage that specializes in mountain hunting...Barney's Sports Chalet. Those of us that chase Dahl Sheep and Mountain Goat up there recognize the equipment that Barney designs, makes, and sells as absolute top shelf. They use a freighter frame system, and then you pick...
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    Took this one a week ago.

    Anything with a bow is a trophy. With headgear like yours it all the more sweet!
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    What does your sheep gun weigh?

    Tikka T3 lite in 30-06 w/ burris short mag scope and a web sling...6lbs 6 oz. Every ounce makes a difference. Super accurate right out of the box!
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