Recent content by OldDutch

Venmo is no less secure than a check or money order, just faster. It’s a wire transfer, just like using the routing number on a check. If you trust the person enough to send a money order, you can save time by using Venmo. Some guys don’t have Venmo or Cashapp or whatever, and I’ve had them...

A phone call is usually enough. I like a pic of the item that isn’t on the forum too. When I sell I fully expect to get a phone call at some point. I’m almost always asked for an extra picture as well. I’ve sent less expensive things to a buyer in good standing with the expectation I’ll be...

Was looking for a pair of binoculars and was told to check the sales ads here, from a forum I’ve been a member of forever.

Nice buck. Thanks for sharing.

That’s an amazing buck. Looks like a good hunt.

You’re more prepared than most. Remember to stay hydrated. Keep us posted.

Full vest and a hat in CO. No camo patterned orange allowed. For some reason they allow hunter pink as well as orange.

Not wrecking yourself by pushing too hard is about the best advice I’ve seen so far.

I need to do more training honestly. This desk job is slowly killing me, I’m sure. I live in CO Springs, so the altitude difference isn’t that big of a deal. But the answer is hiking. Lots of hiking. I’m also comfortable lifting and manhandling a reasonable amount of mass, which is probably...

You must have missed the orange in the list. Or maybe I confused the issue. I wear the vest and hat. I’ve considered the powder. Never tried it though. I shot my pronghorn last weekend using a pack. A pack makes a great rifle rest.

Sounds like the guide cleans the animal? Gut bag is a lot of weight if you don’t have to carry it in. I hunt elk at 10k feet in CO about every year. I take: a rifle and half a box of ammo. Sunglasses. Chapstick. Binoculars, rangefinder, and small camelback day bag with water, food, lighter...

I mostly use a leather rifle sling, carrying muzzle up with a piece of tape. I carry it in my right hand if I can though. If I’m in for a rough hike I’ll take my Eberlestock gunrunner pack and stow it in there. Some of these slings people mentioned look like better options than the sling I’m...

Is…is he OK? He looks a little depressed. That’s still a darned nice buck.

The .450 Bushmaster is an accurate hard hitter, but it's range is limited. That fat pistol bullet has a poor coefficient. At your specified range though, the .450 would get the job done. I've never hunted with mine, but it rings steel like a boss. Holy crap! Note to self, do not shoot a...

I took an elk with a rifle that had a brake on it once. I’ll never do that again. It happened fast, and there was no time to put on hearing protection. It hurt bad enough I hunt suppressed now. Basically, I can’t say I’d recommend a brake on a hunting rifle. I know a few women who hunt...