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I'm surprised this has not come up, but I think it's a pretty fun and informative youtube watch. The moderator of the Backfire youtube channel Jim Harmer, has put out a challenge for guys to hit milk jugs with hunting rifles in hunting conditions. ie wind, finding their own range, etc. The...

This question might be for Founder. Is it just my computer, or are all post time stamps off by a long way on this site? It seems like they used to be correct but now they are way off for me.

This is a Utah Desert Ram. What do you think he scores?

I have some very young grandkids who love to shoot my Ruger 10/22, but the stock is too long for them to get behind. Some are as young as 6 years old, so it needs to be short and light. I've looked online for short stocks but I'm not seeing great options. Any ideas would be appreciated.

Gun rack is too full, so I'm downsizing. Stainless Browning X-bolt in 270WSM with mounted Leupold VX-III 3.5x10 scope and a new $160 Timney trigger installed. I'll also throw in RCBS reloading dies, 91 WW brass, and 65 Barnes 130g TTSXs. $800 for the whole package, shipping not included. I live...

Many of you would want to know that our friend Zeke lost his wife last night. LaNae was an amazing woman and independent to a fault. She suffered a stroke while alone at their cabin last weekend which eventually took her life. Zeke has already endured the tragic death of his only son Zac and...

Does anyone out there know of any RL 33 anywhere? Or if you have extra, I'm willing to trade RL 23, or H1000 for a pound or two.

Any MMers going Sheep hunting in Nevada this year? I'm now Zero for at least 100 tries for sheep, deer and elk in the Silver State. Yet, I keep trying.

I own a 1970's Ruger M77 220 Swift with a terrible trigger. Getting that trigger to break was like trying to pull a fat lady out of a bath tub! It had to be over 4lbs. So I had Zeke install a "drop in" Timney (it was apparently way more work than just dropping in and now I owe him big time)...

Any of you shootin a 22 Creedmoor? I'd love to hear your feedback. I am pondering putting one together probably for predators. What loads, barrel twist, etc.

Come join us for the Utah Wild Sheep Foundation Banquet on Saturday. Doors will open at 5pm and along with a great meal you can support wild sheep in Utah and rub shoulders with other "Sheep nuts".(pun intended). It will be held at the Grand Building at the Utah State Fair Park. You can still...

Given the buzz about muzzy scopes in Utah, what brand/model muzzleloader would you buy? Some new models seem more like modified rifles, so are there thoughts that they will eventually be banned as well? I don't want to buy something that I can't use in a few years. Thoughts?

Ten years ago my son and I did an 8 day backpack fishing trip over the top of Wyoming's Windrivers. We ate fish and Mountain House for most of our meals, and we didn't see another soul, which was incredible. On our way back out (25 miles) we planned to get back over the top and camp, then hike...

I just picked up two new cans of H1000. I'm willing to trade it for 2 lbs of RL 33. The trade would have to be in Central Utah. No shipping.

Since its Application season, here's a "Reality Thread" for optimist's looking through Rose colored glasses. Overall, what percent of success have you had on LE Big Game hunts? I know hunt "Success" is relative but lets define it as coming home somewhat satisfied with the animal you harvested...

Here's a bored post: Over the years I've accumulated more rifles than I need for sure but when I was single a married friend told me to buy all the rifles I ever wanted before I got married. He warned that once married, I wouldn't be able to buy any more. That was actually true for me until my...

Utah WSF online Action ends tomorrow. All Proceeds go to Utah Wild Sheep Foundation to help put Sheep on the ground. 2 African Hunts Argentina Hunt Utah Turkey Tags etc. Check them out. Some are a steal right now. https://bid.huntandfishconnection.com/auctions/4-5C6E37/utah-wild-sheep-foundation

Utah WSF online Action ends tomorrow. All Proceeds go to Utah Wild Sheep Foundation to put Sheep on the ground. 2 African Hunts Argentina Hunt Utah Turkey Tags etc. Check them out. Some are a steal right now. https://bid.huntandfishconnection.com/auctions/4-5C6E37/utah-wild-sheep-foundation

For all you die hard elk hunters, is it kinda rare for a bull to have big matching 4ths? It seems most all pictures I look at have one side that is smaller than the other. I love big long tops so I'm curious what you all think.

This weekend my son and I went to the range with my three best shooting rifles (all put together by Zeke) to decide which one he takes on his Wyoming Rocky hunt. They include a 28 Nosler, a 6.5x284, and a 6.5 Creedmoor. Since I have become so fond of Hammer bullets, all are loaded with Hammer...

It seems to me that the CPW has been taken over by liberal Denverites and Colorado wildlife are headed for destruction. The scary part of this article suggests that the CPW doesn't care about invading neighboring states...

Nine years ago, my son Spence and I drew Wyoming antelope tags in a great unit. As it turned out, I missed a great buck in the Wyoming wind and then misjudged a buck and shot a smaller one. OOPs. However, the next day Spence redeemed us and killed a monster 85" toad. We had a fantastic time...

I don't know any Bad MM guys/gals, because I don't know most MMers well enough to judge you bad. There are plenty on this site who have opinions far from my own (which is OK by me) and some who seem to flat out enjoy antagonizing and arguing. I try not to pay too much attention to them...

My son and I drew unit 68 this year. Given point creep, it could be my last antelope adventure. I hunted 68 many years ago, but I'm guessing things have changed quite a bit. We plan to look over lots of bucks to find some good ones. Right now we are scheduling our hunt later in September. I...

Has anyone tried the 6.5 124g. Hammer Bullets in either a Creedmoor or a 6.5x284? I'm looking for load suggestions, perhaps with RL 23 or RL 26.

So is anyone getting Utah turkeys to talk right now? We went out for two days mid week to avoid pressure. We went hard all day--early and late (southern unit) trying to strike up a gobble and we didn't get a single response. Are we that bad, or is everyone having a struggle?

This is a long shot, but I'm looking for someone who's headed by Miles City Montana and returning to Utah to pick up a package for me. I'll gladly pay a transport fee if someone is willing to help me out. If anyone knows a trucker, salesman, or anyone else who travels that route, I'd...

Silly question, but does anyone know someone who would be traveling through Miles City Montana to Utah in the next few weeks? A truck driver friend, etc.? PM me or whatever if you happen to know someone. Thanks

Nobody wanting to post their success???

I'm about to get a new toy and I'm wondering if any of you have worked up loads that work well for this cartridge. I'm planning to shoot 143g ELDXs if they will group in this rifle (or something similar)

https://wildlife.utah.gov/bg-odds.html I got what I deserve-- turning back my LE Elk tag last year because of the drought. It appears everyone else that drew in 2018 did the same thing because this year my odds of drawing were worse! :D BESS, Is it legal to use a walker when hunting...

Pounded the Mountain three straight days trying to turn up the source of this big pad Finally succeeded Spent an awesome week with my best hunting buddy Spence And great friends Brett (Bruin Master) Guymon and Bro in law Greg. And came home with a beautiful bruin. He even has a...

Hope we raise lots of money for putting sheep back on the mountain! A couple of people will even win sheep hunts.

This is a long shot post, but my son has a multi-season SJ bear tag that's still unfilled. We've hunted 10 days, and he's passed on lots of small bears so far. Anyone willing to share the location of any SJ elk carcasses that big bears are hitting would be awesome. PM me if you have info and...

It's been a long time coming, but I guess 23 years was enough. I've already spent two days on the mountain and seen several bulls branched to 4s and 5s. I am gathering all the info I can but I'd love to hear what some of you have to say about this hunt. PMs would probably be best. I'm really...

I think I may have "smoozed your San Jaun pisscutter tag! $285 pending from Utah bucks and bulls.

Spring has sprung here in Central Utah. Fun sight watching a couple of big ol Toms gobble their brains out! No tag this year, but I still get fired up at the sound of a poor man's elk bugle.

Without passion and selfless effort from generous individuals, we would not have many bighorns to hunt. Fine work Carl! https://www.nevadaappeal.com/news/lahontan-valley/commissioners-proclaim-feb-11-17-nevadas-bighorn-sheep-week/

I was blown away recently when my son pointed out to me that you can now access all old issues of Outdoor Life, clear back to 1909 by subscribing online. I am a huge Jack O'Connor fan, so this was like finding a 40" ram for me. I quickly subscribed for a month of access for $7.99. I have spent...

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