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Posted: 7/24/2016 7:49:29 PM EDT
Hello all,
We are proud to present this Day vs. Night Coyote Hunting Documentary. Tom Austin from Predator Strike Force and NightGoggles Director is one of the premier predator hunters in North America. Garvin Young a three time Coyote world champion (I mistakenly called him a TWO time world champion in the video!) I joined for a 3 day coyote hunt. This educational video (for both beginner and seasoned hunter) discusses hunting coyotes both during the day and night , talking about the differences of both technologies in regards to the pros and cons with each. Night Vision obviously for the Personnel/Positive "PID" aspects and thermal for detection at the onset at distance and PID for closer ranges. We talk specifically with Tom on what he observes specifically about how Coyotes react during the day vs. night time hunting along with our interaction and movement/s with the gear and his amazing hunting truck. We hope you really enjoy this documentary along with some great video showcasing both technologies and some great coyote kill vids of our hunts. I had an absolute blast hunting with two of the most recognized predator hunters out there and as the late Pat Rogers had always stated, "Learning has Occurred" for me in the 3 days I spent with these gents! Vic Di Cosola 
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Posted: 7/24/2016 8:29:39 PM EDT
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Neat video. Love the vehicle and driving blacked out doing stealth probes. I'm setting my rig up currently with surplus IR driving lights and modding the brake lights and dash lights with a cutoff switch todo the same thing.
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Posted: 7/24/2016 8:31:53 PM EDT
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Thank you
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Posted: 7/24/2016 9:06:55 PM EDT
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This is really cool, but being in Utah myself, I understood that it was illegal to take coyotes at night (fur bearers only 30 before/after daytime) regardless of any use of artificial light (which is regulated by county). I didn't hear that addressed in the video. Did they have some special permission/ authorization? Or do I just misunderstand Utah's laws?
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Posted: 7/24/2016 9:14:44 PM EDT
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Blackout driving? I wonder what that's like.
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Posted: 7/24/2016 10:43:31 PM EDT
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good stuff
10 years ago I was 10% night hunting (with moon), 90% daytime sets. Today that is just the opposite, I prefer it dark and pitch black for that matter. |
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Posted: 7/24/2016 10:57:58 PM EDT
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Great question Daggertt! This footage was shot in multiple states but in answer to your question, some counties allow night hunting in the state of Utah for coyotes as they are not classified as a fur bearer but a varmint. Also, a landowner or his agent may protect livestock at anytime, day or night on private property in Utah. Hope this helps.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 1:23:58 AM EDT
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Blackout driving? I wonder what that's like. Typically you don't remember 
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:16:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Blackout driving? I wonder what that's like. You haven't lived till you have driven in blackout conditions using your feet to steer while standing through the sunroof. :D Also, you need to get your butt down here before prime time rice hunting is over. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:24:37 AM EDT
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Great video guys! Good points on budgeting for both rifle mounted and handheld NV/Thermal units, many people don't seem to think they need more than a gun mounted thermal. I use my handheld ten times the amount I use the gun mounted one.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 10:24:06 AM EDT
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Great video, Guys!
There are not many professional predators hunters out there with the expert knowledge that Tom Austin has. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 11:10:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Great video guys! Good points on budgeting for both rifle mounted and handheld NV/Thermal units, many people don't seem to think they need more than a gun mounted thermal. I use my handheld ten times the amount I use the gun mounted one. Larue quick release. Sooooooo worth the money. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 11:57:49 AM EDT
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Great video! +1 on the Rigid IR line of lightbars. They are simply incredible. I need a thermal weapon sight now...
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Posted: 7/25/2016 12:54:03 PM EDT
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Larue quick release. Sooooooo worth the money. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Great video guys! Good points on budgeting for both rifle mounted and handheld NV/Thermal units, many people don't seem to think they need more than a gun mounted thermal. I use my handheld ten times the amount I use the gun mounted one. Larue quick release. Sooooooo worth the money. They're definitely worth the money but if you're running a DVR, external power, etc. on your scope plus doing it in the dark, then disconnecting and reconnecting is a pain. I do use mine to switch thermals between rifles and switch back to day optics while keeping zero on everything. I find them super useful for that scenario. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 2:53:45 PM EDT
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good stuff 10 years ago I was 10% night hunting (with moon), 90% daytime sets. Today that is just the opposite, I prefer it dark and pitch black for that matter. Funny on how all that changes over time. 
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Posted: 7/25/2016 10:36:23 PM EDT
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Great video.
It really is amazing how many sins dark will hide for you..... |
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Posted: 7/27/2016 7:37:42 PM EDT
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Very good video with some great considerations.
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Posted: 7/28/2016 8:09:49 PM EDT
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Neat video. Love the vehicle and driving blacked out doing stealth probes. I'm setting my rig up currently with surplus IR driving lights and modding the brake lights and dash lights with a cutoff switch todo the same thing. Be sure to post pics of your setup, Like to see it.
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Posted: 7/29/2016 11:54:53 PM EDT
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Great video! +1 on the Rigid IR line of lightbars. They are simply incredible. I need a thermal weapon sight now... What REALLY surprised me on the Rigid IR lights is they broadcast at 940nm (with virtually no visible signature) and put out IR light to 175+ true effective range. Just a really impressive piece of kit. Vic |
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Posted: 7/30/2016 4:12:26 PM EDT
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Posted: 7/31/2016 5:11:21 PM EDT
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This is just two of the Rigid Pods. I've gotten to 85 mph on a dirt road. Plenty of light I just wish I mounted them higher on the truck. <a href="http://s91.photobucket.com/user/MrPlayer/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssr1cf1jh.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k281/MrPlayer/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpssr1cf1jh.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s91.photobucket.com/user/MrPlayer/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjn0iswnk.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k281/MrPlayer/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsjn0iswnk.jpeg</a> <a href="http://s91.photobucket.com/user/MrPlayer/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgal4oxwi.jpeg.html" target="_blank">http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k281/MrPlayer/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgal4oxwi.jpeg</a> Great pics! Thanks for posting this. I had this exact conversation with Tom on mounting his units a bit higher when I first inspected his lights...While he was getting a true effective range of 175 yards+, mounted a bit higher they would have been 200 + easy. |
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Posted: 8/3/2016 7:18:22 PM EDT
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Great video. It really is amazing how many sins dark will hide for you..... 
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Posted: 8/6/2016 3:01:40 PM EDT
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We have another video in the works coming very soon showing something not ever filmed before in the lower 48 states...This will be something to watch.
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Posted: 8/8/2016 9:52:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: We have another video in the works coming very soon showing something not ever filmed before in the lower 48 states...This will be something to watch. You big tease. |
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Posted: 8/8/2016 11:53:13 PM EDT
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We have another video in the works coming very soon showing something not ever filmed before in the lower 48 states...This will be something to watch. You big tease. You will like what you see.
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Posted: 8/9/2016 8:02:21 AM EDT
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I like the educational aspects, keep 'em coming.
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Posted: 8/10/2016 2:43:29 PM EDT
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I like the educational aspects, keep 'em coming. Thank you, we will. We've heard from so many in the community on many blogs including emails and messages how helpful this video was to so many. We have much more to show in the next segments. |
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Posted: 8/12/2016 9:22:41 PM EDT
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Larue quick release. Sooooooo worth the money. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Great video guys! Good points on budgeting for both rifle mounted and handheld NV/Thermal units, many people don't seem to think they need more than a gun mounted thermal. I use my handheld ten times the amount I use the gun mounted one. Larue quick release. Sooooooo worth the money. But Larue marks up rails, damages ones rails all that sort of stuff we've heard for years around here. Those were the days....
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Posted: 8/13/2016 7:51:05 AM EDT
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Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing it. Now I need thermal to go with my PVS-14
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Posted: 8/13/2016 8:29:11 AM EDT
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Great video would love to see more of truck and gear setups y'all used
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Posted: 8/14/2016 3:19:30 PM EDT
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Very interesting video. Thanks for sharing it. Now I need thermal to go with my PVS-14 Welcome, glad you liked it. |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 2:58:21 PM EDT
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Great video would love to see more of truck and gear setups y'all used I'll talk with Tom and have him talk specifics on the truck with more pics etc. From the bottom up, it's a very well thought out hunting vehicle. |
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Posted: 8/16/2016 3:35:46 PM EDT
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The TAC-TOY (Tactical-Toyota) Build started out as a new truck for my hunting business but quickly turned into the ultimate predator-hunting vehicle build for Predator Xtreme Magazine when I received a contract to write an editorial titled "Predatorize Your Rig".
When my 2007 TRD Sport DC LB 4x4 hit 175,000 miles, I started looking for another Toyota truck. I thought I wanted a 2016 Tundra TRD PRO and started doing research. Later than month, I went on an Idaho Wolf hunt with a good friend who owned a nice lifted Tundra. After one day of hunting, he parked his Tundra and rode with me for the rest of the entire week. He simply couldn't follow me in his Tundra. It was too big to fit down most trails. Too heavy for the deep snow, and the ride was too rough for the terrain. I'm grateful for that lesson because it saved me from making a bad decision. I quickly started to research new Tacoma's as the 2016's were just days from starting to ship. Saying Goodbye to my '07 
As a professional hunter, the TRD Off-Road DC LB 4x4 was a must and when I finally saw the new Quicksand color in person, it was the obvious choice for me. I quickly sold my 2007 with 187,000 miles now to a buddy and began my search for my '16. After a few weeks, I realized in order to get exactly what I wanted, I would have to order it. An order was placed the next day. I began researching/planning mods immediately after placing my order. 6 weeks later, the TAC-TOY finally arrived. 
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Posted: 8/16/2016 4:11:11 PM EDT
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Parts started to arrive almost immediately.
Wheels and tires ordered from Discount Tire Company. Level 8 Bully Pro 6 wheels 17x9" with Cooper STT Pro tires size 295/70/17. Fat Bob's Garage "Predator Strikeforce" 3" coil-over kit. Having a lift kit named after me was something I never expected but graciously accepted. As soon as I got the truck back from Fat Bob's Garage, I headed out on a week long hunting trip to AZ in the newly lifted TAC-TOY. While in AZ, I received a call from my dealer that my new ARE HD Series cap had arrived. That same week, a giant box arrived from Truck Vault containing an all-weather HD Series Magnum vault. My little trip to AZ also helped me realize that if I wanted to keep the sagebrush pin striping down to a minimum, I would need to wrap the entire truck. Why not do it with some style? LOL! 
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Posted: 8/16/2016 5:04:09 PM EDT
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Quite a transformation!
I did a similar upgrade on my Thermal/IR/NV Honda Pioneer with a FoxPro TruckPro E-caller system.
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Posted: 8/16/2016 11:32:47 PM EDT
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Quite a transformation! I did a similar upgrade on my Thermal/IR/NV Honda Pioneer with a FoxPro TruckPro E-caller system.There is quite a bit more about this truck Tom will outline along with other "gear" etc. Stay tuned.
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Posted: 8/20/2016 10:41:31 AM EDT
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Next I installed the custom painted scratch guards for the Level 8 Bully Pro wheels and custom painted grill.
Installed the Expedition One Rangemax Bumpers and added Rigid Industries IR Lights to the front bumper. 
These IR Lights are incredible for driving at night. I'm getting 150-200 yards of illumination from this powerful combo! Then began the fab at Side By Customs for a custom one-off roof rack. 
More to come! |
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Posted: 8/20/2016 12:06:01 PM EDT
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Yup, I like that, a lot of thought and logistics went into that!
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Posted: 8/27/2016 12:26:24 PM EDT
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After construction, I Finally had a chance to put some of the new equipment through a test run on an actual predator hunt with TNVC-Vic.
First step was to load up the All-Weather Truck Vault with gear. Firearms, Ammo, Thermal, NOD's (night observation device) and predator calls... 
We had a great hunt despite the foul weather. We even managed to call up several coyotes. 
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Posted: 8/27/2016 2:54:08 PM EDT
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After construction, I Finally had a chance to put some of the new equipment through a test run on an actual predator hunt with TNVC-Vic. First step was to load up the All-Weather Truck Vault with gear. Firearms, Ammo, Thermal, NOD's (night observation device) and predator calls... http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/redlined65/image1_zpsamw3llnh.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/redlined65/image3_zpsujnqttud.jpg http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/redlined65/image2_zpsj8k3laor.jpg We had a great hunt despite the foul weather. We even managed to call up several coyotes. http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb316/redlined65/image5_zpsiv3dtmuv.jpg Don't be bashful...That Vic missed during the day due to those damn shooting sticks I hate! LOL...Get me proned out and/or shooting at night, and I'm all good!
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Posted: 8/28/2016 1:04:10 PM EDT
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Everyone misses Brotha. If you say you don't miss, you haven't shot at many, or you're a liar!
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Posted: 8/28/2016 1:26:25 PM EDT
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Geez, Tom, that is a professionally thought out predator rig from the ground up! If I am out that way I'd love to learn some new tricks, but only if you promise not to get stuck!
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Posted: 8/28/2016 3:57:06 PM EDT
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Everyone misses Brotha. If you say you don't miss, you haven't shot at many, or you're a liar! Right...Those damn sticks take a bit getting used to. I had never used them before. Proned out, sitting, kneeling as funny as it sounds I can be steadier at times. Seems like I'm always adjusting the height on the sticks, based on my sitting position, target range, etc. You others get locked in pretty quick that's for sure. |
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Posted: 9/2/2016 1:15:07 PM EDT
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The chairs we put TNVC_VIC in are IDLEBACK Shooting Chairs from the UK. Silent 360* rotation, extremely durable, and a pure joy to shoot from or film. They work well on the ground or even mounted to a vehicle. Mine bolt up to the TACTOY in less than 3 minutes.
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Posted: 9/4/2016 9:31:29 PM EDT
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Another great point besides how quiet they were was how absolutely comfortable they were. No ass or back hurt whatsoever! I was on and off these chairs for hours each night, and they were just awesome.
Vic |
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Posted: 9/11/2016 1:21:33 PM EDT
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If you've ever hunted at night, you know that a little organization goes a long way.
The Magnum series all-weather Truck Vault is not only safe and secure, but water proof, dust proof and fireproof up to 800 degrees. What a great way to keep gear organized. 
Pictured top is Garvin's >243 topped with IR Defense Hunter MKII with the Night Goggles Mini DVR kit, cable, and rifle pouch. This is the set-up TNVC_Vic used to in the video to put down his coyote. Also inside the vault is another IRD Hunter MKII, IRD Patrol M300W, Vic's brain bucket, Sony handy cam, Torch Pro MKII IR Illuminator, my 5.56 AR, and a custom 22-243 bolt gun for Long Range. Another addition to the TACTOY that I love for keeping gear organized and accessible is the Covers and Camo Tactical seat covers. 
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Posted: 9/11/2016 1:22:37 PM EDT
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Geez, Tom, that is a professionally thought out predator rig from the ground up! If I am out that way I'd love to learn some new tricks, but only if you promise not to get stuck! No promises about not getting stuck but you're welcome at my camp-fire any time! |
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Posted: 9/11/2016 2:43:38 PM EDT
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No promises about not getting stuck but you're welcome at my camp-fire any time! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Geez, Tom, that is a professionally thought out predator rig from the ground up! If I am out that way I'd love to learn some new tricks, but only if you promise not to get stuck! No promises about not getting stuck but you're welcome at my camp-fire any time! Sweet setup through and through, and I love hunting coyotes!
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Posted: 9/11/2016 3:54:00 PM EDT
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No promises about not getting stuck but you're welcome at my camp-fire any time! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Geez, Tom, that is a professionally thought out predator rig from the ground up! If I am out that way I'd love to learn some new tricks, but only if you promise not to get stuck! No promises about not getting stuck but you're welcome at my camp-fire any time! Exactly, especially when we're out in the middle of nowhere when the dreaded TPM goes on...."Its ok, it's a slow leak, we'll make it...."
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Posted: 9/11/2016 4:55:27 PM EDT
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Exactly, especially when we're out in the middle of nowhere when the dreaded TPM goes on...."Its ok, it's a slow leak, we'll make it...."
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Geez, Tom, that is a professionally thought out predator rig from the ground up! If I am out that way I'd love to learn some new tricks, but only if you promise not to get stuck! No promises about not getting stuck but you're welcome at my camp-fire any time! Exactly, especially when we're out in the middle of nowhere when the dreaded TPM goes on...."Its ok, it's a slow leak, we'll make it...."
All that cash thrown at the truck and no onboard air? Amatures..... 
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Posted: 9/12/2016 11:09:05 AM EDT
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Geez, Tom, that is a professionally thought out predator rig from the ground up! If I am out that way I'd love to learn some new tricks, but only if you promise not to get stuck! No promises about not getting stuck but you're welcome at my camp-fire any time! Exactly, especially when we're out in the middle of nowhere when the dreaded TPM goes on...."Its ok, it's a slow leak, we'll make it...."
All that cash thrown at the truck and no onboard air? Amatures..... Right....That's what I say! I think we had too many guns and gear though to fit much else! Stinkin' compressor, who needs auxiliary air!
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