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Stone sheep in BC! I'm a resident here and can DIY with a general open season licence.
Note that I couldn't talk my buddy out of either of his NIB Gen 1 Ti's. He wants to loan me one, but they are new and I don't want to abuse one for two weeks in the high country. Looks like the Model Seven .260 will make the trip unless I come by the right Kimber Montana or Remington Ti before the end of July.
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MtnHtr, My mistake as I figured that the X-treme price of $1350.00 was for a completed rifle.. $1350.00 for just the action is something that I wouldn't consider.. The going price for Montana 8400's up here is around $1350.00 A rebarrel would run around $750.00.. Thanks for your reply..
It's a great life if you don't weaken..
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Kurt-you r a lucky dog, do you get out and hunt those buggers yearly? And, is there a wait period after you kill?
You are truly blessed to be able to do this.
Dober
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Dober,
I took a job in BC in 2009 after 35 yrs of working and hunting in Colorado and many other great states in the USA. I've had 8 sheep tags in all, and managed to arrow two bighorns in Colorado and a desert sheep in Nevada on DIY hunts. Dalls in Alaska eluded me on one "cheap" guided hunt. Stone sheep were never on the menu...........until this year! After a year I became a resident of BC and can chase Stones in open units from August 1 to October 15. The limitations are how far I can backpack in with food and out with a sheep and vacation time away from work.
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Way 2 kool be sure to check in and let us know how it goes.
How'd you do on the desert?
Dober
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MtnHtr, My mistake as I figured that the X-treme price of $1350.00 was for a completed rifle.. Should have been more clear on that...I was using the post about Ti actions for $600, so my quote of $1350 was just for the action...but the action does include the bolt and recoil lug...but not the trigger or bottom metal. There is no doubt they are expensive, but if you look at the glut of Rem 700 clones on the market at $1000 +/- $100, a Titanium one at $1350 isn't really out of line. Considering what the last Alaska Ti's were selling for...still not that crazy - especially when Remington was putting on a $50 trigger, $150 stock, and $50 barrel.
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djpepper, I'll probably just go the faux Ti route as I just can't get justify spending over $1500.00 on another rifle at my age.. I have a .270 orig. Ti now and it sure has spoiled me.. The model 7's restocked in a 20oz. Wildcat stock aren't bad either..
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Dober,
I was very fortunate to bag a 10 year old desert sheep on day 8 of a potential 25 day hunt. He was broomed way back and a low scoring sheep...........but for a bowhunter a dream come true! I got him the last day my two buddies were in Nevada hunting with me so we got to enjoy the success together. Great memories from 20 years ago! I drew that tag in Nevada the first year I put in. Best lottery I could win, given I only play the license lottery.
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Yeepers that is some kind of cool stuff!
Dober
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dug up a old thread, but informative !
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Updates from last year's stone sheep hunt with the bow: Two weeks of mostly rain, wind and fog with two sunny days. No rams died, but one was really lucky! He will be bigger this year.
I carried bear spray in the pack instead of the M7 .260. Didn't have to use it.
As per the light rifle, I have ended up with two Kimber Montanas. The 7-08 is shooting well, and the .338 Federal is coming along with load development. I will still chase stones and grizzlies with the Hoyt again this year. Challenging, and will be rewarding when it finally happens!
Last edited by Kurt52; 04/16/12.
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