lancetkenyon

I have a 3-12x42 Nikon M223 on one of my ARs. It has a good low end mag for close or running shots, but still dials in the longer shots with the 12X. On another AR, I have a 4-16 Vortex Viper HS. Great for shooting precisely out to 850 yards. Close in moving shots are a little tougher, but doable. I think on an AR, or most any .223, no more than 15-16X magnification is needed on the high end, and only for precise target shooting at the maximum distance a .223 is capable of, or for prairie dogs at longer ranges. A low end of 3 or under is very handy for a close in varmint rig in my opinion. But that is why I also carry a shotgun with me while on a stand. AR for 50+ yards, shotgun with #4 buck for the sneaky or hot inbound suckers.

Awesome bull. I love seeing the ladies out in the field.

Awesome story bud. Looks like you took a nice bull, 330-335? It has been a good year for you. No falling down a mountain this trip?

I want to start out by saying I don't think I have a slew of stud bucks under my belt. But here is my school of thought. 1. Drawing tags in the right units is a good start. 2. Knowing where to hunt in those units is another factor. 3. Time in the field, whether it be in one season, or over 20 years, and knowing where the bucks are before season opener, and where they will head once the first shot is heard. 4. Good glass to find the deer once you know where they will be in general. 5. Know their weather patterns. Hot and dry, find remote water. Wet, look for bedding areas. Hot, look at shade. North facing slopes always seem best for me. 6. Get away from roads. Even 1 or two ridges/canyons away will be much more productive after people start flooding into an area. 7. Loving wife who LETS you spend time out in the field. 8. Patience and persistence, and a good mental attitude. 9. Be in shape. 10. Luck. 11. If you shoot a little buck, you will never shoot a big buck. You need to be prepared to go home empty handed if you really are holding out for a big buck. Don't shoot a buck on the last day you would not have shot on the first if you are after a bruiser. Sure, lots of money can buy you a guide service every year, but, in MY opinion, that is a bit like cheating. On the other hand, if I had a lot of money, I would do it too. Can't blame a guy for spending money on what he loves to do.

Cool little buck. I bet he is tender and tasty too!

Love the Roman nose on that buck. Big ol' Coues, nicely done.

Shooting steel and rocks at 609, or 585, or 717, or even out to 848 is easily doable in high winds with the the right weapon, optics, ballistics program, loads, and most importantly shooter. My daughter did just this on Sunday with a .223 launching 69SMKs at 3000fps. Not trying to brag, OK maybe a little, but 600 is the beginning of long range shooting. The 7LRM should do this easily, as should almost any of the 6.5s. The LR game starts getting interesting at 900+, which these cartridges were made to do. A 600 yard shot is nothing to take lightly however. It is a fine accomplishment.

I have 3 dozen Carbon Express shafts. All new, full length uncut. Nocks and inserts included for the CX100s, nocks and glue in field points for the CXL 150s. These were bought about 7 years ago for my older daughter, and are sitting in the closet taking up space. $50/dz. or all 3 dozen for $125. 1 dozen CXL 150 (5 are fletched but uncut and new) 2 dozen CX 100 Here is the chart for draw weights and lengths.

5 on 5? 5 on 4.5? What did they come off of? New JK?

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Still got them.

Still here.

6.5 SS, 6.5 4S, 6.5x.284, 6.5 SLR. The last two will be slower, but still a great 6.5 round. Or .260 Ackley, 6.5x55 Ackley, 6.5 Creedmore, 6.5x47L, 6.5x.257 Ackley, etc.

My thoughts? Shoot that buck!

Nice character on that big buck.

Amazing scenery and hunting memories.

Awesome dark horns. Congrats to your nephew, and I hope his future is bright.

Awesome story, and good memories are a trophy in itself. Nice buck, and full freezer. Should be great tasting meat for the next couple months.

So how has the eating been? I bet pretty darn tasty!

Spending time with my kids is a trophy in itself. The buck is a bonus. Will be great eating too.

That will fill the freezer! Nice harvest and time spent with family.

Great buck. Amazing mass on him.

Much better. Great buck. Congrats to your wife.

That is too cool. 71 desert bighorns released into an area will make for a great population in the future.

SA or LA? Sporter or varmint barrel? You can also look at Weatherby Vanguard stocks. I think they are the same stock. Check out www.stockysstocks.com http://www.stockysstocks.com/servlet/Categories