A_bear

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Not a chance in hell I’m spending $4600 on a gun to shoot a damn overgrown goat!!

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That’s before whatever the gunsmith charges, and the other $700 they want for the stock. I spent that and the only thing I have is a scope sitting in the gun safe :wah:

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They told you it'd be done in July or August and its the middle of August. What's the problem again?

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The problem is they won’t pick up the phone and just give me an update. I’ve asked for an update probably 3 times in a year. I don’t feel like I’m nagging them. It’s just starting to feel like something’s not right. Also, when I spoke to her back in May, she said she was going to get in touch with the gunsmith since the gun is going back to him to get cerakoted. She never got in touch with him. She also opens my Facebook messages, but doesn’t respond. So there’s quite a few problems actually.

Ordered 10, knowing damn well I don’t have room in my boat for more tackle. It’s going back to gatortrax this winter to add storage I guess lol

Pretty much a “what would you do” question.
About a year and a half ago, I bought a browning Blr 30-06. I talked with a gunsmith out of Nevada, and immediately upon delivery of the rifle, I did the paperwork and sent it off to him. He did a barrel swap, trigger job and polished the action for a super smooth operation.
I talked with, and put down a $700 deposit with MPI custom stocks. My gunsmith shipped the gun to MPI last September, when he was done with the custom work. The plan was MPI would build and fit the custom stock, then ship the gun back to my gunsmith so he could cerakote the stock and the metal components.
MPI told me that my deposit would initiate the build to speed up the process. I talked with them back in May, and was told the guy that builds them was out on medical leave, but my stock would be finished by “July or August”.
I’ve been trying to contact them for an update. Facebook messenger, Instagram, email, and call 2-3 times daily and leave voicemails. Facebook shows that they view my messages, but they don’t call me back or even message me.
My gunsmith obviously wants to be paid, which I will pay him, but his work isn’t done so he doesn’t want payment. I feel bad for him doing most of the work, and not collecting payment, but I’m also frustrated that I’m getting ignored by the company that physically has my gun.
I’m considering getting my lawyer involved at this point. Would that be unreasonable? What would the OB do in this situation?
TLDR: do not use MPI custom stocks for anything.

They’re awesome. I have 2 customers that have them, and their pools feel amazing. If I had a pool, I would definitely install one. They’re a little finicky to get set right, but it’s not really an issue if you have a cartridge filter since you’re not having to close the valves in order to backwash. Also, living there and being able to keep a constant eye on it is an advantage I don’t have lol

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My .300 WinMag would obviously be my first choice, but something happened (probably the optics) and I’ve been unable to get it dialed back to where it once was

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Unless you’re leaving tomorrow, why not get a new scope for it and get it dialed back in before the trip? I’ve never been on one of those hunts, so I can’t say if a 270 is considered sufficient or not, but if I had a 300 win, that’s what I would bring.

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When I departed at 10 this morning there were 47 boats on the water

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I’m surprised. Last summer, especially during the week, there was almost no one there. I think the lack of shade deterred most people. It gets insanely hot out there.

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We fished one stretch of trees that was maybe 300 yards long

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My first time going, I caught one just shy of 11lbs, followed by one right at 10lbs off that stretch. The first is on my wall. You could keep one over 16” then. Yeah, I kept her. She put her genetics in that “pond” for probably 10 years prior.

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Can you still see the chimney?

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I haven’t seen it. Where about would it be? I go there a good bit, and would like to see if I could find it.

I don’t sac a lait fish, but I know they catch them pretty good out there. It’s not legal to guide at Bussey, since it’s a wma. It’s only about 2,000 acres, so it’s not hard to figure out. You don’t need a big boat there either, just have to make sure the wind is 5mph or less because it gets choppy. My first time going, I caught 2 10’s back to back.
I actually caught a sac a lait on a frog last time I went. First time I’ve ever seen that lol

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Caddo Lake

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Lake Fork

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2 of my favorite places to fish. Caddo is my number 1 favorite though. My dream is to live there one day. I also really like Bussey, it’s just crowded and gets old after a few days. Caddo never gets old though.

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why do you believe you need to change the sand? my understanding was that you should basically never have to change out the sand.

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If the pool is always cloudy, no matter how well the water is balanced, it’s probably time for a sand change. Typically 3-5 years. Glass media lasts longer though, and filters better.

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Anyone else regret not taking a gun home?

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I only have 1 gun related regret. When I was probably 5-6, my dad bought my brothers and me shotguns for Christmas. Mossberg 500’s. They got 20 gauges, I got a 410. When I was 16, my dumbass sold that gun for $100. Couldn’t tell you what I even wanted the money for. Speakers in my car maybe. Maybe another gun that I ended up selling.
It was the only gun my dad ever bought for me. I’ve regretted that for years, but even more now that he’s gone. I could probably find that gun very easily, but the guy I sold it to, bought it for his daughter. Even if I could buy it, I feel like that regret would just transfer to someone else.