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Forum: Around the Campfire 08-02-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 55
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I’m getting better mileage towing my Can Am with...

I’m getting better mileage towing my Can Am with the 7.3 than I was with my 17’ 6.7. 11.5 vs 10.5. I’m sure that’ll drop a lot more with heavy weight on it, but so far I’m really pleased with the 7.3.
Forum: Around the Campfire 08-02-2022, 12:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,963
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Right around 400 with a short bed crew. I don’t...

Right around 400 with a short bed crew. I don’t drive til E though. Typically fill up around 50-70 miles before E.
Forum: Around the Campfire 08-01-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,963
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Yep. The only way my 350 was getting 14-15 with a...

Yep. The only way my 350 was getting 14-15 with a trailer involved is if it was idling while riding on that trailer. I can whisper the word trailer to it and watch my fuel mileage drop to 10-11....
Forum: Around the Campfire 08-01-2022, 05:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,963
Posted By TX03RUBI
Almost all the transmission issues I’ve seen were...

Almost all the transmission issues I’ve seen were from the 2020 trucks. The first revision had quite a few teething issues. They’re in the 3rd revision now, and it seems to be a much more solid...
Forum: Around the Campfire 08-01-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,963
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’m at 14.1 mpg for the last 1500 miles hand...

I’m at 14.1 mpg for the last 1500 miles hand calculated. That’s roughly 80% highway and 20% in town. Coming from a tuned 17’ 6.7 diesel 350 I’m very happy with the 7.3. Mine is a 2022 F250 with the...
Forum: Around the Campfire 08-01-2022, 07:08 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 10,389
Posted By TX03RUBI
A couple of hobos going at it under a bridge like...

A couple of hobos going at it under a bridge like they were teenagers in love. Butt naked, 10 ft from the road, and not a care in the world. Lol
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-26-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,186
Posted By TX03RUBI
Bought this one in May from Autonation in Katy...

Bought this one in May from Autonation in Katy for $62,800. Sticker was just over $71K. 22Â’ Lariat F250 7.3 Tremor with Black pack. Had to order it, but I canÂ’t imagine paying todays pricing...
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-24-2022, 02:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 2,684
Posted By TX03RUBI
Lol I made 75 a day pulling weeds 25+ years ago...

Lol I made 75 a day pulling weeds 25+ years ago as a young kid
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-24-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’m selling my XG50. I’ll make a smoking deal on...

I’m selling my XG50. I’ll make a smoking deal on it with 2 extra batteries and rings. $3500

I haven’t been able to hunt hard in over a year. Way too busy with work and kids. Hoping to snag a...
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-22-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 265
Posted By TX03RUBI
Whatever you do pay extra for Ceramic tint....

Whatever you do pay extra for Ceramic tint. Absolutely amazing at keeping the heat out even with less dark tint.
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-22-2022, 09:19 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 35,609
Posted By TX03RUBI
Oh it’s got plenty of power. It moves very well,...

Oh it’s got plenty of power. It moves very well, which is why I’m happy with it. Just not the same as a tuned 6.7 or even a stock 20+ 6.7. It’s a more pleasant experience though, as it doesn’t need...
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-22-2022, 08:49 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 35,609
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’ve wanted to try one, but have never known...

I’ve wanted to try one, but have never known anyone with a PedalMonster or PedalCommander. I could live with the power they make easily, but that lag is killer. Also cause less tires life for me haha
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-22-2022, 07:59 AM
Replies: 585
Views: 35,609
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I’ve felt the same way my whole life. I’ve had a...

I’ve felt the same way my whole life. I’ve had a few gasser 3/4 tons in work trucks that the company bought, and hated them with a passion. This 7.3 with 4.30 has changed my tune. If I still towed...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-20-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 21,208
Posted By TX03RUBI
Oh and I guess I’ve got a like new Steiner CQBL I...

Oh and I guess I’ve got a like new Steiner CQBL I can throw in for some extra pesos
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-20-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 21,208
Posted By TX03RUBI
Been too dang busy to hunt this past year and a...

Been too dang busy to hunt this past year and a half. Don’t think I’ve been out all night in over a year, and have only gone for an hour or two less than a handful of times. Sold a few of my thermals...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-20-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 611
Posted By TX03RUBI
Personally I’m not a fan of Trijicon optics by...

Personally I’m not a fan of Trijicon optics by any stretch of the imagination, but it’s hard to argue with a 2-10x56 Accupoint for a lowlight hunting optic.
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-20-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 611
Posted By TX03RUBI
Good eye relief and Acog don’t belong in the same...

Good eye relief and Acog don’t belong in the same sentence lol
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-20-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,718
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’ll cut a smoking deal on a used XG50 with a few...

I’ll cut a smoking deal on a used XG50 with a few extra batteries and rings right now. Bought the kid a new ride last week and need to replace some funds before the wife figured it out :D
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-20-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,368
Posted By TX03RUBI
If they can keep out just one Ginger then it’s...

If they can keep out just one Ginger then it’s worth it :D
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-19-2022, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 719
Posted By TX03RUBI
:D

:D
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-18-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 791
Posted By TX03RUBI
I have a source that’s close with KGM. KGM is...

I have a source that’s close with KGM. KGM is getting out of the suppressor game SUPPOSEDLY. From what I’ve seen first hand recently I’d say they need to step up their game immensely if they chose to...
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-15-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,020
Posted By TX03RUBI
You can’t argue that logic lol any excuse for a...

You can’t argue that logic lol any excuse for a new gun is a good excuse lol
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-15-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,020
Posted By TX03RUBI
Same, and I’ve spent a lot of time in their...

Same, and I’ve spent a lot of time in their country. I carry a G48 9mm, but that’s for 2 legged predators not 4. It’ll do just fine in BB country though. They’re soft skinned and easily deterred.
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-14-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 732
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With forward a arms and 2.5” lift 33s shouldn’t...

With forward a arms and 2.5” lift 33s shouldn’t be a problem. 35s might be stretching it though.
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-12-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 35,609
Posted By TX03RUBI
Update on my 22’ 7.3 F-250. Absolutely loving the...

Update on my 22’ 7.3 F-250. Absolutely loving the truck. More than adequate power so far. Only have hoooed up to 5K lbs so far, for about 100 miles. The truck pulled well. I’m roughly 4300 miles in...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-10-2022, 08:56 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,696
Posted By TX03RUBI
I graduated in 2006. Spent most of my life going...

I graduated in 2006. Spent most of my life going to school in Olney, and moved out west my last two years of high school. In Olney I left my keys in the ignition parked in the athletic parking lot...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-09-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,696
Posted By TX03RUBI
That’s the only use for a pistol besides fun lol ...

That’s the only use for a pistol besides fun lol

I’ve usually got a pistol on my person, and another identical pistol and rifle in a back pack on or near me. I used to keep a shotgun in my truck...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-07-2022, 09:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 581
Posted By TX03RUBI
XG has a slightly better image in humidity....

XG has a slightly better image in humidity. That’s about the only difference I can tell. If you’re hunting a feeder and only killing a couple hogs at a time go XG for a smoking deal. If you’re...
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-03-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 35,609
Posted By TX03RUBI
I ran into one a few weeks back here in west...

I ran into one a few weeks back here in west Texas. Had the white and black “camo” on it to keep the details hidden. The entire body looked identical from what I could tell except for the front end....
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 07-01-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 4,781
Posted By TX03RUBI
I snagged one of those slab sides a decade ago,...

I snagged one of those slab sides a decade ago, and gave it to my sister when she moved out into BFE. I still kick myself about that one haha
Forum: Around the Campfire 07-01-2022, 08:42 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,840
Posted By TX03RUBI
Coffee for me is a no go. I can’t even drink it...

Coffee for me is a no go. I can’t even drink it the morning of and work out that afternoon lol it’ll make an appearance mid workout one way or another lol

Bucked up has been good to me. C4 is my...
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-29-2022, 05:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,191
Posted By TX03RUBI
Glad to hear this. 23 Zero is what I was looking...

Glad to hear this. 23 Zero is what I was looking at for our next tent. We will be upsizing sometime in the near future, and a 270 awning will be added as well. Both for the trailer build though.
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-29-2022, 08:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,191
Posted By TX03RUBI
I would expect this to be the case for sure. I...

I would expect this to be the case for sure. I only have experience with it on a F350 though. You can make it move if you want to, but it won’t be rocking unintentionally.
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-29-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,191
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’ve slept out several storms in It so far, and...

I’ve slept out several storms in It so far, and had a few rain days where we just hunt out inside playing card games. It’s done very well. On the worst day I had to drop one of the flys to cover the...
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-29-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,191
Posted By TX03RUBI
That’s not my trailer. I’m too cheap to buy...

That’s not my trailer. I’m too cheap to buy something prebuilt like that haha I snagged an 18’ flatbed with the intentions of adding a tent rack, cooler and storage racks front cargo box, and a small...
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-29-2022, 06:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,191
Posted By TX03RUBI
As far as comfort goes they beat a ground tent...

As far as comfort goes they beat a ground tent handily in Texas at least. Place that thing 6-7’ off the ground and you’ll be amazed at the airflow you get at night vs being on the ground. I can sweat...
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-29-2022, 06:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,191
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’ve been running a CVT tent on my 350 for the...

I’ve been running a CVT tent on my 350 for the last 5 years. I had considered a trailer, but at the time that was too much of a limit for me. A long bed crew cab was already a pain to get in many...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 06-21-2022, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,131
Posted By TX03RUBI
You’re forgetting a key factor that so many other...

You’re forgetting a key factor that so many other companies have skipped as well. Support it!
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 06-21-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 299
Posted By TX03RUBI
You’ll need to have the bolt face milled or start...

You’ll need to have the bolt face milled or start with a larger BF bolt to begin with. Personally I’d just sell the rifle and start from scratch. Spending the money to get a new bolt then have the...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 06-21-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 394
Posted By TX03RUBI
There’s nobody in Lubbock I would recommend, but...

There’s nobody in Lubbock I would recommend, but there are a couple I wouldn’t recommend. Personally I’d stick with WTO out of Brownfield.
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-16-2022, 07:53 PM
Replies: 585
Views: 35,609
Posted By TX03RUBI
Doubt they would. Had a buddy do the same thing...

Doubt they would. Had a buddy do the same thing when he changed his mind on a Platinum 6.7 250 Tremor he ordered a few days after mine. He had a buyer lined up at $115K for an $88K truck. He had to...
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-13-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By TX03RUBI
I use Can Am fluids, filters, and parts for...

I use Can Am fluids, filters, and parts for everything on mine. I can see it coming out to $200 though with air filters and plugs though. Prices have come up in the last 3 months since I last ordered...
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-13-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 418
Posted By TX03RUBI
What parts did you order? I can get the can am...

What parts did you order? I can get the can am oil change kit for $55, and diff fluids for another $40-50. I’ve maintained all of our Can Ams for the last 9 years. 4 in that time.
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 06-09-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By TX03RUBI
You’re not wrong, but they’re all hard to come by...

You’re not wrong, but they’re all hard to come by these days.
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 06-09-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By TX03RUBI
Snag a 457 Varmint and have it threaded. It’ll be...

Snag a 457 Varmint and have it threaded. It’ll be worth it. I’ve got a chopped Varmint 457 in my backseat right now next to my RimX. The CZ doesn’t give up much to the RimX at all.
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-09-2022, 08:42 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 6,902
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’m not saying you’re right or wrong, but I’ve...

I’m not saying you’re right or wrong, but I’ve had some mighty fine naps while people chased a little ball around on TV!
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 06-08-2022, 08:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’ve worked closely with Bergara in the past....

I’ve worked closely with Bergara in the past. I’ve shot multiples of their entire line of rifles (or at least the entire line at the time. A few new rifles since then.) and have bought a few as well....
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 06-08-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 920
Posted By TX03RUBI
If I was looking to spend $500-600 on a 22 Mag...

If I was looking to spend $500-600 on a 22 Mag I’d go CZ 457 without a doubt. The Ranger is about the ugliest thing I’ve seen, and accuracy reports are that great. CZs shoot very well, and look good...
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-08-2022, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 212
Posted By TX03RUBI
I’ll be in Graford this weekend. If you can get...

I’ll be in Graford this weekend. If you can get them to me I can get them to Lubbock.
Forum: Around the Campfire 06-08-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,540
Posted By TX03RUBI
I tent camp quite a bit all year long. We do the...

I tent camp quite a bit all year long. We do the same. Set up in shade makes it easy, but the best sleeping aid I’ve found is a 18V Milwaukee job site fan. That in our tent with a 5.0 battery will...
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