Thanks FT :-)

A head's up for any Alaskans shoot the .450 Marlin.


Marlin has dropped the .450 Marlin from their 2011 catalog. Only Browning has a rifle that is chambered in the .450 Marlin. Might want to stock up on .450 ammo if Browning drops the .450 from their line up.

not surprized , the .450 marlin wasn't a good idea from the get go .

sales of the guide guns in 45/70 have much higher, being the die hard classic cartridge it is hard to compeat against.

I watched a dude take a shot at a deer on a typical rainy SE AK day. I wasn't impressed with the tumbling vapor trail that clearly missed it's mark.

Just bought a bunch of foam for building snowmobile seats. Going to build storage compartment seats for my bravo and 340 polaris. Anyways wanted to let you know that all foam is 50% off at JoAnn's fabric in Anchorage if you need foam for seat cushion of any kind. 5 inch foam 2 ft wide was $89 a yard. Now half that.

FT:
Good price on the foam. Just bought some to redo our dining room set chairs.

i got the vinyl there too....i forgot what the prices was for that...maybe 20 a yard or something like that

Fox do climb..this one is in a #1

it was also showing signs of rub on the rear,hard crusty snow we have,wore them down fast.

If you are shipping to one of the auctions or selling to a buyer that ships to the auction leave the front legs in on all fur that is turned fur side out. Lynx, coyote, fox, & marten. On wolves and wolverine you can turn them out or leave them in. When out on wolverine and wolves it is easier for the taxi market to see a completed job.

Do not turn otter, mink, muskrats, squirrels, or ermine.

Lynx are graded mostly by the belly fur for clarity and quality. The front legs left in makes a far better presentation. The primary reason for tucking in to prevent damage, specially in the drumming process. Front legs can tear easily in handling or drumming.

Was it dead when you got there ,yukon?

Froze solid.....been cold here,I check every two days

Good catch

so, was that a ground set, and he ended up that way?

Or was that a marten set he got caught in?

Way cool. looks like a marten hanging like that.

Yes, that was a Marten set..but since we have more fox than Marten on my line I am not suprised

The craft thread is gone again, right? It's not just me?

Which do you mean. Your post on your website is still up if that is the one your looking for.

No the Craft FORUM I should have said, where everyone could sell.

The craft forum like last year was just for the Christmas season

I thought so, just making sure it wasn't just me...LOL!!