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    What age do you think kids should start shooting?

    The reason why they are called children and not adults is because they act and think like children no matter how much you preach to them about safety etc. There is a reason why drivers licenses are issued at a set age, and even with that you see some of those young drivers doing unsound things...
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    Ruger M77 Tang

    Like others have said. Your barrel could be shot out. It has had 50 years of 7mm down the barrel that is what I would check first.
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    What would you pack for a day hunt?

    cryin out loud, after these guys get done with you, you will look like a Sherpa going up Mt Everest! lol. Suggestion, let the kids hike the farthest.
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    Question about Sitka clothing

    i live and Treestand hunt in Northeast Pa. Its hard to say what will keep you warm as we are all made different. Sleep hot or cold? take blood pressure meds? etc. Sitka is not made with any magic material. So don't expect an amazing experience. I have the Fanatic set its good if you not doing a...
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    Boots for Elk Hunting?

    One thing to remember is the more insulation thats packed into a boot the stiffer it is. If your not going to be stationary then you wont need that kind of insulation.
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    exploding bullets on impact...is this real or are people guessing?

    I had It happen to me with a 270 Whby and nosler ballistic tips. Both deer were close on at 75 yards, buck ran off like it was a clean miss (which I thought something was off with the scope) took it to the range and all was ok? next week same thing happen on a doe at 75 yards. This time she ran...
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    New muzzle loader?

    Savage made the ML10 which can use smokeless or black powder. Very accurate. They don't make them anymore but if you can find one used? I have one that I would part with but not shipping to Canada sorry.
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    Wall Tent Camping - Luxury items?

    Can the propane shower and just bring a solar shower and heat the water on the stove. Luxury item would be a cot tree, foam pad or air mattress piece of carpet by your cot and a good bourbon
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    Outer wear and under layers for elk hunt

    I use First lite as a base layer. Merino is great at controlling you body temp and does not stink like synthetics. I wear Sitka timberline pants or First lite Kanabs and a First Lite or sitka over shirt, (Hallstead or Sitka timber line) Then in my pack is a pair of Kelvin pants, down vest, and...
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    Eating Coyote

    I think i just threw up a little in my mouth
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