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  1. Mike Van Horn

    Taxidermy trainwreck ... twice

    Couple more. One doesn’t set the mount off the wall to far
  2. Mike Van Horn

    Taxidermy trainwreck ... twice

    I make these plaques. Keep the mounting board small, just a bit larger than the mount, and set it off the wall a bit. Adjustable to the desired angle
  3. Mike Van Horn

    Hunting dogs

    My latest up and comer. GSP, Paige, is just turning 2 next week. To her credit, Sharptail, Pheasants, Bobwhite, and Scale quail. She managed the SE Colorado trifecta, pheasant, bobwhite and scale quail her puppy year
  4. Mike Van Horn

    Man Bun gun for target shooting

    I won’t be getting one. My 6.5-284 just does it better. I did however get a 6mm creedmore in a Ruger precision rifle. Really like it, doesn’t come with the bun either
  5. Mike Van Horn

    Accuracy issues with new factory ammo?

    I think in these times of shortages they have the same bullet, but may be forced to use a different powder, or primer. Just to get ammo on the shelf at all.
  6. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Thanks for all the information guys. l have several to look at
  7. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Yes compact Swarovski is very high on the list to check out Thanks for the info
  8. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Thanks for the info, l will check it out
  9. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Agree l am looking at the 60mm over the 80mm. 80 is just to big in the pack Thanks for the info
  10. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    I agree l prefer the straight most of the time also Thanks for the info
  11. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Thank you, l will check it out
  12. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Thank you, l will check it out
  13. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Interesting, have you used them?
  14. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Agree the weight and size in your pack. Great for at the range Thanks for the info
  15. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Agree, have a pair of Leica just for that Thanks for the info
  16. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Agree the Swarovski is nice. The ones l have seen are just to big and heavy to pack around Thanks for the info
  17. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    thanks for the info
  18. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Had a Vortex 20-60-80. Worked good at the range. To big and heavy to pack around hunting for me thanks for the info
  19. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Yes the Leupold SX-4, 15-45-65 is high on my list thanks for the info
  20. Mike Van Horn

    Upgrade spotting scope

    Thinking of doing a upgrade on my spotting scope. What are you guys using? Pros and cons?
  21. Mike Van Horn

    338 Bullets, 340 Dies For Sale

    Only the dies remain. If interested make an offer. Rather someone using them than setting on my shelf
  22. Mike Van Horn

    USA: Colorado Lion

    Congratulations! A Cat is high on my list
  23. Mike Van Horn

    Experience with the 280 Remington

    Been a while back, in the 80’s. I had a 7mm express (280). Reloading for it and a friends 7 Remington. 154 grain Hornady interlock. Bullet worked good in both, Pronghorn to Elk
  24. Mike Van Horn

    338 Bullets, 340 Dies For Sale

    All bullets sold/ pending Only the dies remain
  25. Mike Van Horn

    USA: Alaska Winter Archery Moose Hunt

    Very nice, congratulations
  26. Mike Van Horn

    338 Bullets, 340 Dies For Sale

    Still 1 full box available. And the reloading dies
  27. Mike Van Horn

    338 Bullets, 340 Dies For Sale

    There were 6 boxes. Scott bought 3. So there are still almost 3 full boxes available, if your interested
  28. Mike Van Horn

    338 Bullets, 340 Dies For Sale

    PM sent
  29. Mike Van Horn

    .25 Caliber Rifle Cartridges and the Future of Them

    Always been a 25 caliber fan. Started years ago with a 250-3000 in a savage 99. Than 25-06 custom, than a .257 Weatherby. The .257 is by far my cartridge of choice. The latest thing with the heavy for caliber bullets. IMO the average shooter will never realize the advantage of the higher BC will...
  30. Mike Van Horn

    338 Bullets, 340 Dies For Sale

    Barnes 225 grain TTSX, 283 bullets total. $275.00 / plus shipping ForsterFull Length sizing die. $40.00 / plus shipping. 340 Weatherby Forster Ultra Micrometer seater die. $75.00 / pulsing shipping. 340 Weatherby Can sell individual boxes of bullets if necessary 3 boxes of bullets are sold. 3...
  31. Mike Van Horn

    Kansas Whitetail

    Awesome whitetail
  32. Mike Van Horn

    What is your 'I wish I was xx' age?

    I would take right now without hesitation. Retired, moved to an area of the country l really enjoy everyday. Have meet a wonderful lady, that l connect with like no one else in my life. Kids are through college with good jobs. Life is great!
  33. Mike Van Horn

    USA: My Daughter's Caribou Hunt - SW Alaska

    Awesome! Congratulations to you both
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    Pronghorn Hunt Colorado

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    Pronghorn Hunt Colorado

  37. Mike Van Horn

    USA: Colorado Muzzleloader Antelope Hunt

    After having a pretty bad fall while scouting for elk on August 31, no broken bones, l have been healing up. X-rays, scans. Multiple chiropractic visits. One short dove hunt one morning. I really haven’t been able to do a lot. The Antelope season opened on the 21st with a few hunters around on...
  38. Mike Van Horn

    Can we please stop talking about "flat shooting" cartridges

    9 pages later, l think the flat shooting cartridge conversation is still going strong
  39. Mike Van Horn

    .264 WM

    Used a 264 for several years, favorite load was the 125 partition. Took it elk hunting one year, loaded 140 partitions. Great cartridge
  40. Mike Van Horn

    Weatherby Vanguard 340 Wby

    340 Weatherby is an awesome cartridge
  41. Mike Van Horn

    What’s your beater rifle?

    Ruger precision rifle, 6mm creedmore. Purchased to start shooting PRS matches. Starting shooting PD’s with it while the 204 barrel was cooling down. Last winter tried it calling coyotes and really liked it. Accurate to 1200 yards, reliable, and has taken everything l sent it after so far...
  42. Mike Van Horn

    Well boys, what's your temperature like now?

    104, yesterday Campo Colorado
  43. Mike Van Horn

    Does anyone here like quarter-bores?

    Mark V Weatherby in .257 Weatherby. Everything from PD’s to Bull elk. 100 TTSX, or 120 Northfork
  44. Mike Van Horn

    Primer choices

    Sounds like two different problems. 1. bad primer with the misfire 2. loose primer pocket the other. Could be the brass or. You may try different brand of primer. Not all primers are the same size, federal seems to be a little large, in fact some people have reported them hard to seat. In my...
  45. Mike Van Horn

    What can be done

    So many open questions here. All entrances locked at a school. Only way in, is to be bussed it at the front door.? Active shooter in the parking lot, the school doesn’t do to total lockdown? Somehow there is a open door for him to enter? All classrooms should have locked doors? Active shooter...
  46. Mike Van Horn

    Wheels up in two days

    Have a great adventure! Be safe Oscar!
  47. Mike Van Horn

    In memoriam - RIP cal pappas

    Wow, sad news for sure. I didn’t know him personally but sold him some bullets when l was down sizing. He was very good to deal with, and seemed like a great guy. Guessing he never got to use them RIP Cal
  48. Mike Van Horn

    Moving Trophy Room Advice from our Taxidermists

    Just moved last fall. Had a friend/taxidermist help load stuff. As others have said any big or heavy that can be placed on the floor the better. Pack between the framing but not the mounts themselves. Think anything that’s touching will rub. Not sure how your traveling but if your going 287 SE...
 
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