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by dkmlever
Sat Feb 25, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk Tag
Replies: 10
Views: 1444

Re: No Elk Tag

I should edit my post to say IF you wanted to start collecting prefrence points to use in a future draw, you must submit an application. I have hunted three great spots in Co that I have lost over the years to ownership changes or deaths, it is a bummer, but there are many other great spots, it usua...
by dkmlever
Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: No Elk Tag
Replies: 10
Views: 1444

Re: No Elk Tag

Mike D...No you do not have to apply for a tag to be eligible to purchase a left over tag, or an over the counter tag. If you appply and are not successful and you select the left over draw instead of a refund you can get drawn before the lefft over tags go on sale to the public. However, you can st...
by dkmlever
Thu Feb 16, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What are they worth?
Replies: 12
Views: 816

Re: What are they worth?

Are you planning on going to the Tanner show here in Denver or one on the Western slope?
by dkmlever
Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: It has begun.
Replies: 20
Views: 2314

Re: It has begun.

Pas on my thanks for his (and your) service. They wouldn't take me when I tried to take the oath, they said I was to old, I feel great for 57, oh well. :x
by dkmlever
Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starbucks
Replies: 17
Views: 1504

Re: Starbucks

I had coffee there today with my 6 buddies we looked for protestors but saw nothing.
by dkmlever
Tue Feb 14, 2012 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Golf Ethics Test
Replies: 16
Views: 1080

Re: The Golf Ethics Test

Goldfinger was the Bond book where he played golf with caddie named Hawker against Goldfinger and his caddie was Oddjob.
by dkmlever
Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want Weatherby rifle advice
Replies: 13
Views: 1338

Re: Want Weatherby rifle advice

Thanks for all the responses! I should have made it clear that selling this rifle is absolute no-go. It was a gift from my best hunting buddy when I turned 50. He had two NIB 1963 Weatherbys, both custom German rifles, one in 340 he kept and the one in 300 he gave me. As far as handling the recoil, ...
by dkmlever
Thu Feb 02, 2012 9:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Want Weatherby rifle advice
Replies: 13
Views: 1338

Want Weatherby rifle advice

I own a 1963 Weatherby German custom in 300 Weatherby that I got 7 years ago brand new in the box. I modified it slightly as I do not like the traditional Weatherby wood high comb stock so I swapped it out for a MPI classic American style fiberglass/Kevlar stock that is glass bedded. I have struggle...
by dkmlever
Sat Jan 28, 2012 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: All you CO and NE members
Replies: 2
Views: 422

Re: All you CO and NE members

My dog hates them also, she has to wear booties when hunting in areas they are heavy. Bike tires hate them!
by dkmlever
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Leverguns.com, Online Store,Why Not?
Replies: 13
Views: 1485

Re: Leverguns.com, Online Store,Why Not?

What type of products? Stuff guys already make like leather? Any other/new products would require a start up inventory and investment. Not sure who would cover that.
by dkmlever
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Who Hunts, Shoots, Collects ?
Replies: 57
Views: 5723

Re: Who Hunts, Shoots, Collects ?

I hunt quite a bit, 10 tags in 2011, and I shoot to prepare for those hunts. Got my own range so I can shoot whenever. Not so much in to colecting, I used to see guns I "wanted" and bought some of them but if I did not shoot it, it soon left the safe as trade bait. Now, I can over come the...
by dkmlever
Mon Jan 09, 2012 12:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Starting over again, possible plan
Replies: 12
Views: 1330

Re: Starting over again, possible plan

I have used e-bay on occasion and just said, USPS money order as only acceptable payment method, this way you do not have to foll with pay-pal or it's risks. As far as "stuff accumulated" I just recently cleanded out my Mother in Law's home after her death. She was not a big collector but ...
by dkmlever
Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another 410 post ...
Replies: 14
Views: 1137

Re: Another 410 post ...

1st one with a 4-10, WOW, congrats to your son!
by dkmlever
Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MOVIES - Meek's Cutoff
Replies: 8
Views: 896

Re: MOVIES - Meek's Cutoff

Verbal dialog was minimul but there was a lot of unspoken communication going on. A well done movie without chests exploding in red gore. It really made you think, especially at the end.
by dkmlever
Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 30-40 krag went hunting
Replies: 21
Views: 3258

Re: 30-40 krag went hunting

My Krag is a Cablea's special run of Ruger #1A in 30-40 Krag! Never could find a decent original Krag without a shot out barrel.
by dkmlever
Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle
Replies: 8
Views: 1300

Re: LEUPOLD M-8 scope reticle

Leupold changes the reticules out for less than $50 and quick.
I would think with a muzzle loader a post and hair would work well for quicker shots.
by dkmlever
Tue Dec 13, 2011 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Holster recommendations for Ruger SR9c
Replies: 7
Views: 1333

Re: Holster recommendations for Ruger SR9c

I love my Ruger SR9c, never failed to go bang and cycle, fits well, not to small, just a nice pointing pistol. I use a kydex holster inside the pants with a small metal clip, slight tug on the shirt and it is covered. It was made by COM Center of Mass, I also got a mag holder fromthem. www.comkydex....
by dkmlever
Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk vs 308 WIN
Replies: 63
Views: 9441

Re: Elk vs 308 WIN

Forgot about one other elk I took with the 308, a big cow and I was using a Winchester 88 with 180 gr partitions. I love that rifle, quick and points well, open sites cause it is a lever! She wasn't far about 60 yards broadside but trotting, shot three in to her lungs ( I belive in shooting till the...
by dkmlever
Wed Dec 07, 2011 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Picked this up yesterday
Replies: 20
Views: 2427

Re: Picked this up yesterday

Nice buck and it will look great on your wall!

Was that taken in CT?
by dkmlever
Tue Dec 06, 2011 8:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk vs 308 WIN
Replies: 63
Views: 9441

Re: Elk vs 308 WIN

I have shot three elk with a 308 and been with a buddy that shot one also with a 308. The 308 round works well. One was even a "texas heart shot" at slightly over 200 yards, granted it was a yearling but still a nice sized elk. That one was with a BLR. The others were both lung/heart shots...
by dkmlever
Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Are we having fun yet !!!!
Replies: 38
Views: 4677

Re: Are we having fun yet !!!!

Our house has NO furnace, just a wood stove and at 7400 feet in the Rockies it can get cold, but with the solar, we warm up quickly. I cut and burn 5-6 cords a year, all pine or doug fir cut off the property here. I also give or sell another 5-6 cords a year in log form not bucked or split. I like t...
by dkmlever
Fri Oct 21, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk camp
Replies: 15
Views: 1226

Re: Elk camp

Quick story was, my buddy and I went into an area near Redstone, CO he had an either sex tag, I had a cow tag. He took a decent 5 x 5 bull and that is his antlers on the back of that mule getting packed out. I took a big cow also so we were meat up! Camp picture was our "bear" gun hanging ...
by dkmlever
Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Elk camp
Replies: 15
Views: 1226

Elk camp

Thought I would share a pic or three of my elk camp, just got back.
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by dkmlever
Thu Oct 20, 2011 6:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Shooting .243 in .308 by accident
Replies: 11
Views: 6068

Re: Shooting .243 in .308 by accident

Also an "unknown" board member took his 25-06 and his 30-06 to the range and some how shoot not one but two 25-06 in the 30-06......nicely fire formed cases and a missed target were the results. :oops:
by dkmlever
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Here's how I make a living.......OT
Replies: 17
Views: 1949

Re: Here's how I make a living.......OT

Sweet!
by dkmlever
Thu Oct 13, 2011 7:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My .45 Colt Ruger Blackhawk
Replies: 34
Views: 4455

Re: My .45 Colt Ruger Blackhawk

With CLC making those grips, do you need to send in your frame for fitting or do you just order grips from him?
Nice looking blackhawk!
by dkmlever
Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anybody in the Ft. Collins area?
Replies: 2
Views: 519

Re: Anybody in the Ft. Collins area?

Tycer,
I am within one hour driving distance, slightly west of Denver in Golden.
When will you be here?
If you have a car, drive up 287 into Laramie WY, very pretty drive.
by dkmlever
Mon Jun 27, 2011 4:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wyoming draw results (OT?)
Replies: 20
Views: 2014

Re: Wyoming draw results (OT?)

I got two doe/fawn for area 43 (type 6), l love hunting antelope! Will more than likely pick up two more for area 44.
by dkmlever
Fri May 27, 2011 5:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT-proud,amazed,relieved,sad
Replies: 25
Views: 3168

Re: OT-proud,amazed,relieved,sad

From one Eagle Scout, to a new one, Conratualtions!
by dkmlever
Tue May 03, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What have you found while out hunting or hiking???
Replies: 54
Views: 8584

Re: OT: What have you found while out hunting or hiking???

Lots of shed antlers, a set of shooting sticks in the case and after a long day of doe deer hunting, right in the dirt parking lot was a Ruger M-77 300 Win mag that was left bolt handed. You could see the tire tracks as someone leaned it against the tire and then backed out and drove away tracks rig...
by dkmlever
Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT--European mounts
Replies: 24
Views: 3224

Re: OT--European mounts

OK, here is some, My wife and I have an agreement, she said "no hair or eyeballs in the house" so this is how I get my stuff mounted. http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/dkmlever/Tropheys006.jpg Colorado elk http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c130/dkmlever/Tropheys005.jpg Colorado Mule d...
by dkmlever
Wed Mar 09, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Friends of Tia
Replies: 38
Views: 5462

Re: Friends of Tia

Link (the black one) is a two year old dane and lab mix, Dusty is the white lab.
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Picture of Dusty at "work"
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by dkmlever
Wed Feb 23, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old photo of lever hunter with great elk!
Replies: 18
Views: 3489

Re: Old photo of lever hunter with great elk!

Very nice elk and great picture, thanks for sharing.
As far as the elk being mounted....HECK yes ONLY cause we all know that puny rifle and caliber couldn't possibly kill an elk that big, you would need a super mag wisper jet in 345!
by dkmlever
Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT anybody know anything about NIKON or Leupold Bino's
Replies: 13
Views: 2589

Re: OT anybody know anything about NIKON or Leupold Bino's

There are quite a few very good optics availble now in the mid price range. I would suggest that in the store where it is bright don't get fooled by the light gathering. Try to look into a dark corner of the store. I would also suggest that a 8 x 46 are the best for elk hunting with a great balance ...
by dkmlever
Tue Feb 08, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son
Replies: 77
Views: 7513

Re: PRAYER REQUEST - for my son

Prayers for David are on their way. Best wishes.
by dkmlever
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My Modest Wichester Collection
Replies: 31
Views: 4868

Re: My Modest Wichester Collection

Nice! Thanks.
by dkmlever
Mon Feb 07, 2011 9:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Best Brown Bear Season, Spring or Autumn?
Replies: 9
Views: 855

Re: OT- Best Brown Bear Season, Spring or Autumn?

One disadvatage of the spring hunt is once you book your week/date of the hunt (airline tickets, bush pilot etc) you are stuck with that week, and if spring melt - warm weather has not occured the bears could very well be still hibernating and have not emerged yet. That can make for a boring hunt gl...
by dkmlever
Thu Feb 03, 2011 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is this worth the price?
Replies: 13
Views: 2588

Re: Is this worth the price?

The auction shows "No reserve". With three days left and no bids as of now who knows a minimum bid may get it. You never know.
Out of my price range and rough looking but at the Denver Collectors show they seem to be priced higher.
by dkmlever
Wed Jan 26, 2011 4:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT elk hunting guides and prices
Replies: 14
Views: 2112

Re: OT elk hunting guides and prices

86'ers deal is quite attractive! You will need to decide what type hunt you want, accomodations of a cabin, lodge tent etc, horse in or car accessable. The guides cook or do you, guided 1 on 1 or 2 on 1 or "semi-giuded" or just a drop camp or tresspass fee etc. All these make for a BIG def...
by dkmlever
Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Favorite Game Meat - UPDATED w/RESULTS!
Replies: 56
Views: 7018

Re: OT: Favorite Game Meat

Antelope by far! Cut with a fork, great taste!
by dkmlever
Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (new Small Tractor question) Snow/Ice removal
Replies: 52
Views: 6418

Re: OT - (new Small Tractor question) Snow/Ice removal

Well, I just cleared 12 inches of snow off my 1/2 mile drive with my Kubota I do have a snow blower, front mounted but on a gravel/dirt drive it only is good down to about three inches, after that is sucks up rocks/gravel and you run the risk of breaking the bolt that holds the corkscrew blade which...
by dkmlever
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".
Replies: 101
Views: 14014

Re: OT- Just got back from seeing "True Grit".

Saw it the other day with the wife, we both enjoyed it. I am just glad to see holloywood making ANY westerns!
by dkmlever
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT - (new Small Tractor question) Snow/Ice removal
Replies: 52
Views: 6418

Re: OT - want to buy a small 4wd tractor

I own a Kubota 30-30 Named "Chester" cause the most famous 30-30 I know is a Winchester! It is a great small tractor, I purchased a front mounted pto driven snow blower, a rear blade for grading the drive, and a rear mounted pto driven winch for tree removal. A handy add on is a set of Pay...
by dkmlever
Sun Jan 02, 2011 9:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT : Storing Topo maps ?
Replies: 27
Views: 2508

Re: OT : Storing Topo maps ?

I fold mine so the map's name is on the bottom right corner, then stack them in a box. Easy to flip through to see whichone I want.
I use both a GPS and a topo map, they are never out of style and still work when I don't get a signal or my batteries are dead.
by dkmlever
Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Paying it back" pronghorn hunt drawing results.
Replies: 20
Views: 1974

Re: "Paying it back" pronghorn hunt drawing results.

Looking forward to it! PM on it's way. :D
by dkmlever
Sat Dec 25, 2010 8:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paying it back
Replies: 35
Views: 4071

Re: Paying it back

Please enter my name in your antelope hunt drawing, thanks!
by dkmlever
Mon Dec 20, 2010 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: Costs of range trips
Replies: 33
Views: 5098

Re: OT: Costs of range trips

I have not gone to a public range in quite a while, the state has some here in CO that are free but can be crowded. I have my own on my own land a pistol, 100 rifle and a 200 yard rifle.
by dkmlever
Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: OT: What firearms are you giving for Christmas?
Replies: 14
Views: 2080

Re: OT: What firearms are you giving for Christmas?

I am not planning to give any this holiday season, and am pretty sure I wil not be getting any either! :(
by dkmlever
Thu Dec 16, 2010 10:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Why are single-action revolvers still so popular?
Replies: 78
Views: 9879

Re: Why are single-action revolvers still so popular?

1. They fit some peoples hands better than a DA
2. If used for hunting most pistol hunters shoot SA any way on an animal
3. Because we grew up watching Roy and all the others!