Looking for a "Thank You" present

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It's great that you are thinking of the people that helped you out.

I think the best round would be whatever their preference is for their rifle and use. I know that doesn't help much but almost everyone has a brand of ammo they like. Unlike clothing, stores generally won't let you exchange ammo for a different type. So if you can find out what kind they prefer (that is assuming they have a preference because some people aren't picky) then get that brand and that bullet type and that bullet weight.

Another option might be to get them gift cards to Cabelas, Bass Pro, Gander Mountain, or whatever the big outdoor store is near you and tell them to go pick up some of their favorite ammo with it. Some people don't like giving gift cards but if you tell them what you wanted to get them but weren't sure what kind I don't think they will turn you down.
 
I second the gift card idea. A card to an outdoor store like GM or Cabelas, or maybe to a nice steakhouse.

Ammo is a nice gesture, but people can be picky about ammo. If you don't get the same weight and bullet type they prefer, they might have to go re-sight just to use your box of ammo.
 
You can never go wrong with a good multi-tool or a flashlight. Something like a Leatherman Juice and a Photon MicroLight. For something unusual, how about an Atwood Prybaby or something similar?
 
What are their other interests? This year a hunting buddy of mine who gets me onto all sorts of private land started tying flies. Since I know what he mostly fishes with are variations of a green wooly bugger in ponds I got him a bunch of green schneel (no idea how to spell that), hackle material and tail material (dyed deer hair).

Again, the gift card thing works too.
 
a nice Buck folder?, a bore light? a quart of Hoppes? I'd be thrilled w/ any of em
 
Take 'em to dinner. That way you are absolutely certain you won't get them the wrong caliber, brand, size or whatever.
 
Another option.. what is their alcohol preference? A nice bottle of scotch, wine, 6 of pack yuppie beer, or the like would be a good gesture.
 
"Ammo is a nice gesture, but people can be picky about ammo."

I'll have to second that one. I hand load, and seldom shoot factory ammo.

If it were me, A bottle of Crown will do. And would be complete overkill. You would have to sit down with me and have a few.

When a hunter helps you out, (I've been helped, needed help when there wasn't any, and helped others when I could). When a hunter helps you out, he's not looking for return. What he's doing is helping someone because someone helped him one time before. If I help someone, I'm not looking for return. I'd be quite happy if the person I helped, helped someone else someday.

But, if you feel you must, the gift card idea seems to be catching on. I read somewhere that nation wide, it is the number one requested gift at Christmas.

-Steve
 
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