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    Hunting & Fishing Taylor Knockout Factor

    This is true. I am not up to 500, but do have a pretty good sample size. What is weird about bullets and bullet performance is that just when you think you are developing a baseline you get an outlier or two that totally messes with your mind. Which of course leads you to trying new stuff...
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    Night Vision NV and thermal kills...

    Went down south for my annual ham slam, much later than we normally go..it was hot! We had an average haul, but had one night where we got into a bachelor (sounder, herd?) and killed some pretty big boars. Got 7/8 boars recovered and it was a hell of a next day dragging them out of the field...
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    We the Sheeple

    It's bad...Even where I live (in a deep red state) the level of bureaucracy at the State and Local levels is absolutely astounding. I saw first hand how alot of the covid money was spent and was absolutely aghast at the waste. It was unbelievable.
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    Hardest part of having a dog

    I have always been amazed at how pets (especially dogs) have a way of finding the soft spots in most folks. Ironically, nothing seems to bring out the humanity in people more than a pet. My dog is 16, and amazingly is still pretty dang peppy. He has definitely slowed down, but still has a...
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    Night Vision New Team Member @ Strictly Offensive Kit!

    These guys are good dudes. I bought a thermal drone from them and they certainly walk the walk.
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    Hunting & Fishing Sandhill crane hunt

    We can draw a permit for them here in MT. They come out of the air like a B52 when you get one. No better eating meat on a bird than a Sandhill Crane, bar none. Pretty sure TX has some pretty liberal seasons on them compared to the northern states, but not 100% sure on that one.
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    Talk me out of an Athlon Cronus 4.5-29

    Super rare to find a consensus on the Hide regarding scopes...but I will agree that the Cronus is one of the best "bang for the buck" scopes out there. I have one on my .22, but it made its way around all my rifle setups. Good scopes with clear glass, a good reticle, and a solid feel.
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    Trump tells an Indian reporter what we've all said when talking to 1-800 call centers..

    I just hang up if I call a customer service number and it is a foreigner. I think this is a big reason why Trump keeps winning. Most people feel the exact same way he does, the media tries to vilify him, and it backfires. I despise social media, but it probably has helped Trump more now than...
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    Hunting & Fishing Let’s start a coyote thread.

    Went out for 2 nights this weekend and got skunked. One of the weirdest two nights ever. First night we saw about 12 coyotes, not a one would respond to a call. Threw everything but the kitchen sink at em, and zero results. We were on a 11,000 acre place, and I don't think these coyotes had...
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    Snow-pocolypse 2025

    We had a really dry and warm fall for SW MT. I would say it is about "normal" now, whatever that means. The older I get, the less tolerance I have for winter. I used to own a t-shirt that said "summer sucks" back when I was an avid snowmobiler, now I am really wanting to head south to some...
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    Hunting & Fishing Let’s start a coyote thread.

    Headed out for a mid-winter session this coming weekend. Catch 22 this time of year in my neck of the woods. The snow is deeper, the air is colder, and the coyotes are hungrier and more receptive to calls. That being said, the deep ass snow and cold temps generally just make everything a big...
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    Scope Chaps updated website

    In my opinion the best suppressor cover on the market. Never had one move or slip. Edit….got confused with the other product they make. But the scope chaps are good too
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    Help with decision on replacing barrel or new rifle

    I handload the Hammer line of bullets (all copper) and have found them to be extraordinarily easy to load for accuracy wise. All sorts of different calibers from .22 to .30. I agree with the above about CA, but whatever you do, DO NOT LEAVE CALIFORNIA. Stay and fight the good fight...
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    Night Vision New Nvision scope posted accidentally?

    It's what I keep going back to, even though Nvision has clearly been left in the dust with regards to innovation and technology in the consumer market. It's really too bad Flir shit the bed so hard in the civilian market. I have a buddy that works for them on the .gov sales side and their...
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    Night Vision New Nvision scope posted accidentally?

    Feel the same way. I have had the chance to BS with those guys and they are good dudes. Just wish they would come out with some different stuff. I am a big Made in USA guy and they are about the only game in town. I saw these, I love how the RF is inside the objective housing, and I love...
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