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    More “Bee” News

    Lots of irony, if not comedy in the case. Funny how in this age of NDA's "hush money" is still a term. I always think the inverse of such money is extortion. Isn't this a crime? Plus I remember after all that the Kavanaugh accuser recanted. I would like to see Ashley Biden testify about...
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    What is it with dweebs on YouTube?

    You must be an oldest as well. If the younglings **** off mom it was your fault.
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    Scope recommendations for Prairie Dogs

    Many work. I like the 5-25 Nightforce ATACR Although the benchrest scopes are a bit cheaper. Next trip 8-32X
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    Bear protection handguns?

    Truth
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    I Know This Is LRH... But What Is The Shortest Distance You Have Taken A Live Target?

    Opposite side of log I was using as a rest for a longer shot, showed up on top of me. Pretty young, very excited. Probably could have poked him with muzzle. Young and stupid tried to use scope (4x Unertl), couldn't figure which end of deer I was looking at. Raised above his back the lowered...
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    Bear protection handguns?

    Off the top of my head 6 every year (flexible dependent on mortality). One report was up to 70 (later walked back to 25 for PR). End goal 200. Also in the noise is likely never be seen by the public.
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    Bear protection handguns?

    Actually maybe not every time, but details matter.
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    Boca Raton Boat Dumping Trash in Ocean

    https://www.tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/05/05/boaters-dump-trash-into-ocean-arrests-florida-boca-bash/
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    Bear protection handguns?

    Lots of misses in that range. Always has been.
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    Interesting article on bear spray vs. bear handgun defense

    ...And a lot more missing than we hear about.
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    Bear protection handguns?

    I spent some time helping a young man his first handgun. First advice always is get something that fits your hand. Second something with a variety of power levels. Three cost effective practice ammo. Four practice. Five keep practicing until you wear it out. The New Colt Python with ammo from...
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    Let’s see your custom 6.5-300 Weatherby/6.5 Weatherby/Wright/Hoyer

    Likely a better choice if you have the action to support it. Hammer has a reamer for either.
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    Defiance elk guns let’s see what you got. Need ideas

    .300 RUM Mesa Stock 2-12x Leupold Bartlein Barrel Pain Killer Brake 3 Position Safety
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