Recent content by Slimfinn

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    Antelope mount

    It was a a bit dull and dirt stained, and some dried dirt clumps inside from the worms in and out. Before painting i used a stiff brush and water to clean it up.
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    Adventure at Big Water Safari

    WOW! what an adventure. good read Ernie.
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    Sako L46 Riihimaki .222

    Nice refinish job. And it shoots! Congrats
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    Antelope mount

    Yes she really was surprised, she thought i had thrown the skull away.
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    Antelope mount

    Well i finally got around to finishing my daughter's antelope mount from 2023. No trophy by any means just its her first. The skull has been hanging bare on the garage wall for over 2 years after i pulled it out of the compost pile after spending the winter there. Wasn't sure what i was going to...
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    this seasons hunting plans

    No special tags for me, general Deer and Elk here in Montana, daughters are waiting to hear on antelope still should know in a week or so. Try to get out for a few birds.
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    What recoil pad?

    Ive used both, limbsaver is nice with their prefit options I have used on a few, but if its going to be a grind to fit I used the pachmayr.
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    Entering Hospice

    Thoughts and prayers.
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    Fires

    Best of luck, praying for moisture and no wind
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    Where have the gunsmiths gone?

    +1 (y)
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    What's your side hustle?

    My side hustle is leatherwork, not much of a hustle as I haven't had much time lately. I've done a couple misc projects for guys on here, belts and bags for friends and family. But the word has gotten out here at work and have been asked to do a few things. I need to push it a little more to use...
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    Boyds 1776 Limited Edition Stock

    Looks good, that should drive some fast tacks!
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    Fires

    I was really worried with our mild winter, luckily we ended up with more snow in April and May then we did in Jan/Feb. nothing has popped yet but it is only a matter of time, No snow to speak of left in the mountains and a week of breezy 90+ days dries things out quickly
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    Sitting in the shade.

    We broke some records over the weekend getting over 100 here in Montana, but it is a dry heat! no fires here yet but getting some hazy smoke from CAN and MN they are saying. I wish humidity on no one at any temp over 80. Gained some elevation last night after dinner to relax and cool down and...
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    2026 Vermont / NY Brookie Bum Adventure

    Looks like an amazing trip!
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