I can't thank you enough for taking the time to type up such a lengthy and detailed response! I copied all the great information and put it on my list.
I actually taught myself the "gutless" method when I was young. I never knew it had a name, but when I was a kid I never saw the point in messing with all the guts so I just removed the meat and left the rest
You make some very good points and I truly appreciate it all! I have a lot of second hand camo from craigs list that works just fine, but I will need some other items. I figure 20+ months is enough time to get it all.
Also a good excuse to get a 30.06 since all I own is a 30\30.
Thanks again!
Don