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Posted: 7/18/2021 6:52:46 AM EDT
[#1]
Well we are here!!! The drive from Baker to here was really easy.
Looking forward to our new beginnings in Montana. Saw 4 Mule Deer and a couple White Tail in our "yard" last night. |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 7:50:00 AM EDT
[#2]
Good deal
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Posted: 7/18/2021 8:23:13 AM EDT
[#3]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Well we are here!!! The drive from Baker to here was really easy. Looking forward to our new beginnings in Montana. Saw 4 Mule Deer and a couple White Tail in our "yard" last night. When I first moved here I kept getting woken up by the deer running across the concrete walkway going between my house and shop. Pretty odd isn't it? I don't worry about them but I sure do keep them out of my now-fenced back yard. |
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Posted: 7/18/2021 10:16:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Well we are here!!! The drive from Baker to here was really easy. Looking forward to our new beginnings in Montana. Saw 4 Mule Deer and a couple White Tail in our "yard" last night. Congrats on making it! |
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Posted: 7/19/2021 3:21:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All good advice. But something that's been left out so far: Whatever you do, DON'T take Skalkaho Pass. It may appear to be a shorter route when coming from the East, but it's not and you'll regret it. Skalkaho Pass is not all that bad. It has more turnouts compared to the past years past. '14 was closed for repairs due to a land slide and slight widwidening. I haul an off-road trailer which is a breeze. During the summer the grade coming from the west will get chuck holes and anything low clearance will struggle or even get stuck in your tracks. There are a few tight corners that will challenge a trailer longer than 20ft. I followed a truck w/ trailer of about 24 ft. The guy seemed to be a local. There is about 400 yards that are a challenge, but doable. Saw moose that last time I went through. Talk about dangerous, go downstream on Rock Creek Road and make the turns around the 2 Hogsbacks hairpins. |
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Posted: 7/19/2021 8:22:30 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: All good advice. But something that's been left out so far: Whatever you do, DON'T take Skalkaho Pass. It may appear to be a shorter route when coming from the East, but it's not and you'll regret it. Coming over it in a loaded logging truck can be quite entertaining.  
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Posted: 7/19/2021 8:34:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Skalkaho Pass is not all that bad. It has more turnouts compared to the past years past. '14 was closed for repairs due to a land slide and slight widwidening. I haul an off-road trailer which is a breeze. During the summer the grade coming from the west will get chuck holes and anything low clearance will struggle or even get stuck in your tracks. There are a few tight corners that will challenge a trailer longer than 20ft. I followed a truck w/ trailer of about 24 ft. The guy seemed to be a local. There is about 400 yards that are a challenge, but doable. Saw moose that last time I went through. Talk about dangerous, go downstream on Rock Creek Road and make the turns around the 2 Hogsbacks hairpins. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: All good advice. But something that's been left out so far: Whatever you do, DON'T take Skalkaho Pass. It may appear to be a shorter route when coming from the East, but it's not and you'll regret it. Skalkaho Pass is not all that bad. It has more turnouts compared to the past years past. '14 was closed for repairs due to a land slide and slight widwidening. I haul an off-road trailer which is a breeze. During the summer the grade coming from the west will get chuck holes and anything low clearance will struggle or even get stuck in your tracks. There are a few tight corners that will challenge a trailer longer than 20ft. I followed a truck w/ trailer of about 24 ft. The guy seemed to be a local. There is about 400 yards that are a challenge, but doable. Saw moose that last time I went through. Talk about dangerous, go downstream on Rock Creek Road and make the turns around the 2 Hogsbacks hairpins. No, it's not that bad. I use it several times a year. But it isn't any faster than going around unless you're in a smaller vehicle that can handle the washboard and manage to pass the people doing 5mph. I also would not want to do it with a caravan of 3 vehicles + a trailer, one of which being a big uhaul. |
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Posted: 7/28/2021 9:34:34 PM EDT
[#8]
 Been here a week or so. Met 5 family's from Kalifornia. All great people and VERY conservative (initial observation). I love it so far. Here's a pic of my niece riding one of my animals. |
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Posted: 7/28/2021 9:42:40 PM EDT
[#9]
Christ!!!
You have Mules already? I know who I'm taking Elk hunting this year.
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Posted: 7/29/2021 7:59:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Christ!!! You have Mules already? I know who I'm taking Elk hunting this year. |
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Posted: 7/29/2021 8:35:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Christ!!! You have Mules already? I know who I'm taking Elk hunting this year. I am pretty sure he lives closer to me 
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Posted: 7/29/2021 9:50:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I am pretty sure he lives closer to me Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Christ!!! You have Mules already? I know who I'm taking Elk hunting this year. I am pretty sure he lives closer to me I'll be closer than both of you when I set up camp on his property. 
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Posted: 7/29/2021 9:58:01 PM EDT
[#13]
Warrant Officers, raise your hands.
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Posted: 7/29/2021 10:08:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Warrant Officers, raise your hands. Everybody needs a terminal lance on their team. 
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:26:39 PM EDT
[#15]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Warrant Officers, raise your hands.  |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:30:43 PM EDT
[#16]
 WTF! took this 15 miles to the store today legally? In my neck of the woods in NC you can't drive it on a dirt road! |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:51:12 PM EDT
[#17]
Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/276871/IMG_20210730_121743451-2034160.jpgWTF! took this 15 miles to the store today legally? In my neck of the woods in NC you can't drive it on a dirt road! You moved to a free state and are surprised at the freedom? |
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Posted: 7/30/2021 11:54:17 PM EDT
[#18]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You moved to a free state and are surprised at the freedom? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/276871/IMG_20210730_121743451-2034160.jpgWTF! took this 15 miles to the store today legally? In my neck of the woods in NC you can't drive it on a dirt road! You moved to a free state and are surprised at the freedom? |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 12:08:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: WTF! took this 15 miles to the store today legally? In my neck of the woods in NC you can't drive it on a dirt road! Did you have a rifle in it? |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 12:17:19 AM EDT
[#20]
You can pack a pistol open or concealed without a permit, including AR15's, and open or concealed carry any bladed weapons of any blade length, including swords, etc.
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Posted: 7/31/2021 12:27:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Did you have a rifle in it? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: WTF! took this 15 miles to the store today legally? In my neck of the woods in NC you can't drive it on a dirt road! Did you have a rifle in it? 
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Posted: 7/31/2021 12:28:41 AM EDT
[#22]
Quote HistoryQuoted: You can pack a pistol open or concealed without a permit, including AR15's, and open or concealed carry any bladed weapons of any blade length, including swords, etc. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 12:30:28 AM EDT
[#23]
Do they GAF about braces?
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Posted: 7/31/2021 12:39:06 AM EDT
[#24]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do they GAF about braces? I've open carried my 10.5" AR pistol with brace in Kalispell and never got a second glance from cops. I'm sure every cop in town has seen it. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 1:37:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've open carried my 10.5" AR pistol with brace in Kalispell and never got a second glance from cops. I'm sure every cop in town has seen it. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Do they GAF about braces? I've open carried my 10.5" AR pistol with brace in Kalispell and never got a second glance from cops. I'm sure every cop in town has seen it. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 9:54:21 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Do they GAF about braces? Quote HistoryQuoted: Do they GAF about braces? Practically speaking no one cares about guns here. The only exceptions I've found are certain cities such as Missoula/Bozeman/Livingston. Most places you might get a hard look to see if you're a threat but most people won't care if you're packing a rifle or anything else openly. Quoted: You can pack a pistol open or concealed without a permit, including AR15's, and open or concealed carry any bladed weapons of any blade length, including swords, etc. Back before 2017 there were a very few exceptions. In fact the only thing that comes to mind is the now-removed "hidden blade" prohibition. I think the only thing that impacted was swords in the form of a sword cane when carried without a CC permit but those days are thankfully gone. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 1:56:31 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: G19 10mm is what you need 
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Posted: 7/31/2021 6:36:01 PM EDT
[#28]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 10mm is what you need Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: G19 10mm is what you need XDM 10's are very popular in my AO. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 8:26:55 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: 10mm is what you need Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: G19 10mm is what you need I've put off getting one because I really don't want to stock another caliber. Now that I live here I'm getting one for sure. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 11:34:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've put off getting one because I really don't want to stock another caliber. Now that I live here I'm getting one for sure. I got an XDM 10 in anticipation of our move here. The way I see it, I don't need to stock much of it. A couple hundred rounds of practice and a few boxes of Buffalo Bore 230gr hard cast and I'm set for a while. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 11:36:13 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I've put off getting one because I really don't want to stock another caliber. Now that I live here I'm getting one for sure. Check Axmen on the 93 before you get into Missoula. I got a G20 and G40 from them. They have blue label guns but not true blue label prices but still a better price than Cabelas. |
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Posted: 7/31/2021 11:53:21 PM EDT
[#32]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Check Axmen on the 93 before you get into Missoula. I got a G20 and G40 from them. They have blue label guns but not true blue label prices but still a better price than Cabelas. You should go to Axmen on GP, esp if you like anything other than fudd guns. (i.e. C&R, NFA and mil guns.) |
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Posted: 8/1/2021 1:16:12 AM EDT
[#33]
Love my XDm 10mm 5.25. Far better than my G20 was.
There's also Selway Armory up on N. Reserve, and Bob Wards also has a decent selection of stuff. |
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Posted: 8/1/2021 11:33:06 AM EDT
[#34]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Check Axmen on the 93 before you get into Missoula. I got a G20 and G40 from them. They have blue label guns but not true blue label prices but still a better price than Cabelas. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I've put off getting one because I really don't want to stock another caliber. Now that I live here I'm getting one for sure. Check Axmen on the 93 before you get into Missoula. I got a G20 and G40 from them. They have blue label guns but not true blue label prices but still a better price than Cabelas. A G40 for a decent price? How's it compare to Shedhorn in Ennis price-wise? I've been looking for a G34 or G17L at any reasonable price for a long time. As much as I'd like to stick with 9x19mm I'm more interested in the long barrel/slide than the exact caliber. Another 10mm wouldn't be the worst thing in the world.
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Posted: 8/1/2021 4:08:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: A G40 for a decent price? How's it compare to Shedhorn in Ennis price-wise? I've been looking for a G34 or G17L at any reasonable price for a long time. As much as I'd like to stick with 9x19mm I'm more interested in the long barrel/slide than the exact caliber. Another 10mm wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Not sure. It would have to be a hell of a deal for me to drive all the way to Ennis from the Bitterroots. Are they a Blue Label dealer? The G40 works for me with my vision as I have a Leupold DPP on it. Carry it in a Diamond D chest rig. |
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Posted: 8/1/2021 6:11:41 PM EDT
[#36]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure. It would have to be a hell of a deal for me to drive all the way to Ennis from the Bitterroots. Are they a Blue Label dealer? The G40 works for me with my vision as I have a Leupold DPP on it. Carry it in a Diamond D chest rig. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: A G40 for a decent price? How's it compare to Shedhorn in Ennis price-wise? I've been looking for a G34 or G17L at any reasonable price for a long time. As much as I'd like to stick with 9x19mm I'm more interested in the long barrel/slide than the exact caliber. Another 10mm wouldn't be the worst thing in the world. Not sure. It would have to be a hell of a deal for me to drive all the way to Ennis from the Bitterroots. Are they a Blue Label dealer? The G40 works for me with my vision as I have a Leupold DPP on it. Carry it in a Diamond D chest rig. I end up all over the state so sometimes I don't consider the distance involved. I'm not actually certain whether they're a Blue Label dealer. They've had crazy good prices on new Glocks for years though. |
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Posted: 8/1/2021 11:27:48 PM EDT
[#37]
Right on all. Lots of info.
So, who among you actually live close to Victor? |
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Posted: 8/1/2021 11:28:58 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Right on all. Lots of info. So, who among you actually live close to Victor? I'm in Hamilton. |
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Posted: 8/2/2021 12:10:26 AM EDT
[#39]
I'm about 3 hours North of you in Whitefish.
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Posted: 8/4/2021 11:43:33 PM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm in Hamilton. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Right on all. Lots of info. So, who among you actually live close to Victor? I'm in Hamilton. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 11:44:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm about 3 hours North of you in Whitefish. |
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Posted: 8/4/2021 11:54:35 PM EDT
[#42]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Not sure where that's at. But, have beers, will travel. Take a left on U.S. Hwy 93, drive north for 3 hours.
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Posted: 8/5/2021 12:27:10 AM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm about 3 hours North of you in Whitefish. Kila here. We're practically neighbors. |
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Posted: 8/5/2021 12:39:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Kila here. We're practically neighbors. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm about 3 hours North of you in Whitefish. Kila here. We're practically neighbors. I'm like halfway between you guys, closer to eagle, on the west side. |
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Posted: 8/5/2021 12:55:11 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Kila here. We're practically neighbors. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm about 3 hours North of you in Whitefish. Kila here. We're practically neighbors. I'm on the west side of Kalispell |
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Posted: 8/5/2021 1:11:18 AM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Right on all. Lots of info. So, who among you actually live close to Victor? I’m pretty close. |
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Posted: 8/6/2021 12:34:17 AM EDT
[#47]
Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm on the west side of Kalispell We should really get the Flathead crew together sometime. |
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Posted: 8/6/2021 12:59:03 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We should really get the Flathead crew together sometime. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I'm on the west side of Kalispell We should really get the Flathead crew together sometime. We have in the past. At one point we grilled steaks on my back deck. We can do it again. |
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Posted: 8/6/2021 2:56:52 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: We have in the past. At one point we grilled steaks on my back deck. We can do it again. I'm game for anytime after Labor Day at this point. Once my house is a bit more up to speed, I'll be happy to host as well. Just this week I replaced a septic pump below my guest cabin (eww), replaced improper/rotted beams, hung stairs and placed balusters on my main and upper decks, reinforced both decks with bracing and built a railing with balusters in an interior room. This weekend and next week I get to start rerunning black iron pipe for the propane appliances in the house including the downdraft cooktop, double oven, dryer and furnace. Then I get to start gutting the main bathroom. Fun times buying a project house in the Flathead! I got a "deal" on it though so all is good, and I can see Glacier from my living room and deck when the smoke clears out. |
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Posted: 8/7/2021 12:57:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Beers? I'd love to but have to take a raincheck until the newly acquired puppy gets out of the Tasmanian Devil stage. |
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