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I have been looking for a smaller rifle for my wife and eventually my son. I have the opportunity to pick up a M77 MK II Compact in 7mm-08 with a Burris 3-9x40mm scope on it for 525.00. Do you think that this is a fair price for this rifle. It has had less then 20 rounds through it and appears...

I decided that I am going to get some new bino's for next year and I am looking at 200-400 dollar price range. I have looked at the Nikon Monarchs, Leupold Cascades, Pentax and such. What do you guys think is the best bang for the buck bino out there right now?

I saw the other post about what memberships everyone has and I'm curious specifically about RMEF. I have been a member for the last 7 years and it seems to me that a common theme that has developed is that some the higher revenue producing states don't always get back what they put in. I am by...

LAST EDITED ON Oct-01-07 AT 06:06PM (MST)[p]I put this on the bear forum but thought I'd share here too. Well after hitting the trails hard off and on for almost a month during the archery elk season it was time to get ready for our general season rifle hunt. We didn't draw our eastern Oregon...

LAST EDITED ON Oct-01-07 AT 02:32PM (MST)[p]Well after hitting the trails hard off and on for almost a month during the archery elk season it was time to get ready for our general season rifle hunt. We didn't draw our eastern Oregon tag and it turned out to be for a good reason. Opening morning...

This year has shaped up to be one where my normal hunting party is going to be unavailible as most of the guys have work commitments which will not allow them to break away for a week. My question is how many here on MM have tried to solo archery hunt and what preperations do you usually make to...

After once again not drawing this season I am forced to Bow Hunt again this sesaon. I have been bow hunting for the last few years. I am thankful in a way not to have drawn a rifle tag for either elk or deer. I don't what everyone else's situation is but the only reason I even put in for rifle...

Checked this morning and was again not able to draw a fricken tag. With 6 points I would have thought it to be no problem. Anyway, Please log on and drown the ODFW site with draw inquiries, I hope thier entire sytem crashes and then by some miracle I will actually end up drawing. Already looking...

I'm thinking about buying one of these bow has anyone compared to the two, What would you choose? The Tribute is a little shorter ATA and a about 7 FPS slower but has 1/2 inch more brace hieght. Both look pretty nice.

LAST EDITED ON Sep-10-06 AT 10:00PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Sep-10-06 AT 08:36?PM (MST) We just got back from our hunt in E. Oregon. Because of fire activity we spent 3 days hunting in and out of smoke. Thursday I was hunting a spot that I had never been in before. I came into one of the most...

Has anyone ever heard of having two animals down at one time? I was just thinking about the fact that a lot of archery guys here in Oregon are packing both deer and elk tags at the same time. Say you shoot a nice Elk that makes a run and you are giving him time to expire then a nice buck...

Since I'm still working on taking my first archery animal I'm just curious, what is a typical time frame to allow the animal to expire?. I'm leaving to hunt E. Oregon for a week in just 4 long agonizing days and will be looking for deer and elk both. I'm thinking 30 minutes is minimum if I make...

Just throw a little fuel on the fire of the latest doe shooting craze here at MM check this out: http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=362593 I know Bobcat's in for sure! (Just kidding)

Just in case any other MM members may be headed to the Desolation Unit, be advised there is a fire burning up on Sharps Ridge. see link for more details and road closures: http://inciweb.org/incident/news/article/432/1798/ This is really going to put our hunt in trouble even though we are on...

Has anyone else seen this mutant: Cut and past these links http://msnbc.msn.com/id/14383883/?GT1=8404 http://www.boston.com/news/local/maine/articles/2006/08/16/residents_wonder_if_dead_animal_is_legendary_mystery_beast/

LAST EDITED ON Aug-17-06 AT 04:33PM (MST)[p]LAST EDITED ON Aug-17-06 AT 04:27?PM (MST) Our small group is headed over to Desolation for the second week of Bow season. Any ideas on where some good starting points would be. We'll be on the eastern boundry near Granite. This is our 2nd year...

I'm geting excited about the upcoming Mule Deer rifle season, This year I'm hunting with a new rifle. A Browning A-bolt Medallion in .270 Winchester. I've had it since spring and I have been shooting 150gr Partitions but as the season is getting closer. I thinking more and more about if it's the...

I have spent several years rifle hunting elk, This year I decided to give bow hunting for elk a try. I actually have been shooting a bow for many years but not with any real conviction until the spring of this year. I practiced all spring, summer and right up until we left for our hunt typically...

I bought a field camera today! A Nikon Coolpix 4800. It has a 8.4x's zoom and is a 4 megapixel. Has anyone had any experience with this camera or know anything about it? Thanks

We'll after yet another year of not getting a rifle tag for elk. We have decided to bow hunt for them. I have been shooting for the last 5 years so I'm confident in my shooting skills but I have never actually bow hunted for elk. My question is what advice can you give me about bow hunting elk...

LAST EDITED ON May-20-05 AT 01:16PM (MST)[p]The Tred B. post got me thinking of all the shows that are out now which one do you all think is the most true to life? I'm trying to think and I can't imagine a single one that stands out. Most of them have thier moments and then slip into the...

I was wondering if anyone has any info about the Heppner unit here in OR. I've hunted Ukiah, Desolation and Silvies and this is the first time I've put in for Heppner. I've always heard that it had a decent number of deer so I thought I'd give it a shot. Any info would help, Thanks

Has anyone had any experience with these scopes? I found one on sale this weekend (a 3-9x40mm) and was wondering about it. They say that they have 94% light transmission, multicoated lenses, waterproof/fogproof and decent eye relief. My hang up was on the warranty but after looking at owners...

I'm left handed! I was thinking about picking up a Browning Bar probably in the .270 Win or lighter caliber. My question is does anyone know or have any experience shooting a BAR left handed? Is there a problem with the ejecting shell hitting you in the cheek? These are the thoughts I ponder as...

I was at a gun show this weekend and picked up a Nikon Laser 400 range finder for 120.00 bucks. Does this sound like a good price? The unit is new in the box with all the factory info. Also does anyone have experience with this unit? and if so how do you like it? Thanks

This upcoming elk season our party has 4 preference points here in Oregon. We have been appling for cow tags and have ended up hunting the general season spike only hunt. Now we have built up 4 points so we have a strong chance of drawing either bull or cow tags in the Desolation unit that we...

Santa brought me a new gun, A Browning A-bolt Medallion in .270 Winchester. My questions is what are peoples experiences or opinions of the A-bolt in this chambering? I have one in .300 Win Mag and it is very accurate, the first time to the range I shot a quarter sized group with it. Can expect...

I just picked up some Federal Premium ammo w/ Nosler Solid base BT's 165gr. Has anyone had any experience with round in a .300 Win Mag or similar. I'll be using this round to both Mule Deer and Elk. I know that the 180gr Partition are the perferred round but The sporting goods store was out and...

Now that I've got my LH A-bolt Medallion and have a relative setting me up with a scope (Leupold VXIII 3.5-10x40mm) I would like to ask what Bases/Rings would be best suited for set up on a .300 Win Mag. I have heard that 1pc mounts are better but I like the look of the 2pc setups. Also I'm not...

Well after standing at the counter for an hour trying to decide between calibers I took the plunge and bought a New Browning A-bolt Medallion in .300 Winchester Mag. I plan on hunting elk and mule deer here in Oregon. Do you guys think that this is overkill? My thoughts were I could use a...

I just read in the Oregonian that the Blacktail numbers are dropping to the point that they maybe shaving days off the end of the rifle season, Limiting bow hunters to buck only and reducing the the overall exposure to blacktails in general. The primary reasons listed were: Loss of habitat...

It's time to start thinking about a new gun. I'm looking at a Browning Medallion 7mm Mag or Remington 700 LSS in 7mm Ultra Mag. What are peoples opinions of these two guns? I know the most obvious is Wood/Blued Barrel VS Laminated Synthetic/Stainless Barrel. I'm like the Browning because of the...