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I had them back ordered all over the place. Ultimately Kentucky gun co shipped first, I bought some more from federal because because they had half off their 178 eldx 308 ammo.

re: 6.5 CM +Peak Ammo Range Review

Posted by bigbuckdj on 10/4/26 at 7:47 am to
I shot some of the 155 fusions from my 18” 6.5 on Friday. 2775 was the average on 27 shots. It didn’t shoot great for me ~1.5 moa on several 5 shot groups. I don’t shoot very far at animals so I’m not too worried about that. Hopefully I can run it through some animals over the next few weeks and see how it performs.

The dope difference with the speed and high bc bullet is crazy. Very fun to shoot with.
I have a howa mini in 6mm arc a friends daughter shot her first deer with that with a 108 ELDM, my kid will use that in the next year or two. The three position safety is a nice feature vs my tikkas, also the recoil is still reasonable at a weight that’s low enough that they can handle the gun. Almost any short action cartridge will work with enough weight if you just want to plop your kid behind a tripod mounted 16 pound gun.

re: Deer skinning knife

Posted by bigbuckdj on 8/10/26 at 10:53 am to
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If you know how to sharpen a knife you don’t have to spend a ton of money on one. Stainless blades hold edge longer but are harder to sharpen. Carbon steel is much easier to sharpen but don’t hold an edge as long as stainless.


This, if I’m prioritizing weight I use some fancy steel and a nice knife.

If I’m coming back to a skinning rack and have a steel rod with me, 6” victorious boning knife every time. You can rake it across a brick and have it shaving sharp again with a sharpening steel and 30 seconds.

You don’t want to have to field sharpen any of these hard fancy steels that need a diamond stone.
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Yosemite


El cap, half dome, the redwoods, kings canyon/sequoia, the whole Yosemite valley. All this blew my mind.

re: Colorado Draw Results

Posted by bigbuckdj on 5/30/26 at 7:45 am to
Just east of gunnison

re: Colorado Draw Results

Posted by bigbuckdj on 5/29/26 at 12:18 pm to
I finally got all my results. I got my deer point on Wednesday, drew first rifle bull elk on Thursday, and just got my pronghorn point. I burned some points on elk so I’m hopeful for a decent hunt.
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Vortex 15X56 binoculars. I bought these last spring on an impulse when I found a refurbished pair at a really good price. The optics are good for a $180 pair of binoculars. They function well. The biggest drawback is trying to stabilize them in the OK wind that’s frequently strong. When the wind gets above 15-20 mph, I pull out the 12X binoculars.


It’s time for some stabilized sigs brother. The stabilization is amazing.

re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/24/26 at 11:54 am to
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I drew a unit 16 deer tag. I know it’s not one of the super coveted tags but I’m pumped. Anyone know anything about that area ?


What season? You should go elk hunt with that guy who drew 16 haha. I hunted 21 a and b for September archery mule deer, I spent a fair amount of time in the mountains and only saw elk and small mule deer. Saw more bucks on blm and state land, the biologist also told me the populations are more dense out of the mountains. Prepare to look through your binoculars until your eyes bleed.

re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/22/26 at 3:22 pm to
I’ve heard if you have a legit medical excuse or something it’s worth reaching out to see if they’ll consider refunding the tag.

Outside of that you have to eat the tag. I believe you can donate it to a youth or disabled veteran, you’d have to call and ask.

re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/22/26 at 10:11 am to
I drew Barbary/Aoudaddy. Should be a fun hunt.

re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/15/26 at 12:57 pm to
I got enough points to draw what I applied for in Colorado, but I’d make New Mexico happen also if they give me something.

re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/15/26 at 9:45 am to
Rokslide Thread

I’m following this thread and agree something seems off from the past 5 years I’ve been applying. Maybe today isn’t the day.

Maybe they’re stuck trying to figure out how I drew every single tag I applied for.

re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/13/26 at 9:47 pm to
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I thought I read April 22 ?


They are normally exactly one week early!

re: New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/13/26 at 1:43 pm to
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Good luck. I apply for everything pretty much every year too. Finally drew a mule deer tag last year. Hoping I draw something again this year.


I got lucky a few years ago on an archery elk tag, I’m itching to go again

New Mexico Draw Results 2026

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/13/26 at 11:50 am
We should start seeing results on Wednesday. I applied for basically everything but bighorns. Good luck baws.

re: Headlight opinion

Posted by bigbuckdj on 4/6/26 at 3:50 pm to
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I bought one as a backup to an Zebralight and Armytek. For some reason it has become my go-to light and the other $80-100 lights mostly sit in the drawer. I do worry a bit about recharging the chiniese lithium 18650 battery and the fires that have been happening with cheap lithium. I make sure to not leave it charging when not at home. But that goes for all chinese battery stuff.


Look I have a problem, I have many many lights, I have probably owned every light mentioned here. Armytek wizard C2 pro, pro nichia, and the zebralight H600 are my favorite headlights for a general use white light. If you want a spot/flood/red combo lights the Sofirn HS21 is one of the best regardless of price, and is my typical recommendation for a hunter or fisherman that just wants one headlamp. It does not have a regulated driver but for a cheap white/red combo, the Sofirn H25LR is tough to beat for $20. The batteries that come with the Sofirn and Wurkkos lights seem to be quality rewraps.
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Unknown Munitions built 7PRC, unfired. Picked out what I wanted and had them bed and spin up the barrel. I’ve been enjoying my Foundation stock on my NRL Hunter gun.


Is that a bat vesper? Nice guns yall are talking about here.
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Making one with wire EDM and nitride is like putting autozone hood scoops and chrome hub caps on a 2001 tacoma.


To flip this on its head a bit, what will a 700 clone do that this tikka clone can’t?