WampusCat

Upper Decker?

I thought this post was going to be about a guy selling doughnuts on the Tonto.

I think Darwin was on to something!

Had to slide the Argali to the right after memorial day sales from S&S archery, Kuiu, and the Outdoorsman's took a chunk out of my "discretionary fund". Have you loaded yours up and took it for a spin yet?

I always shot big fat heavy arrows when we all used aluminum. My friends were speed freaks shooting over draws and when carbon became the norm many of them had penetration issues. I have since settled on a benchmark of needing to achieve 300 fps with a 400-410 gr arrow. This combo has worked well for me. While I can't speak directly to your exact question, I would be hesitant on longer shots with slower arrows for no other reason than time of flight. No doubt your heavy arrows will achieve lots of penetration but my concern would be if the intended target (vitals) will still be in the same place when the slower arrow arrives. Even a quiet bow is no match for the ears of a half way alert deer. I haven't had as much experience with the abilities arrow dodging elk. Like anything else, I would say shoot what works for you and you are comfortable with.

Thanks for the report! I was just talking to Aron online and he pointed me in the same direction. I hang around 32-34" so I was torn on the belt.

I'm pumped you posted this. I've had this and the Markhor in my cart for a week and can't decide. I also wonder why the Tahr has attachment for the 3-bar sliders all the way up the side but the didnt do it on the two bigger packs. I felt like the markhor with the ability to put a scope pocket on either side as well as the back would be perfect for those extra long hauls where I needed to cubic inches. The Argali definitely meets the inches requirement, just not as modular. Do your large belt pockets attach with all 4 sliders? Thanks for throwing this up. What is your waist size? Interested in how that small belt fits. Im right at the upper end of the smalls adjustment according to the website.

I told myself no more raffles. The Swaro ones are so darn tempting... then this one came along.

Looks great! The colors remind me of a copperhead.

Its surprisingly clear for having that tannic color. I didn't test but read some documents placing the PH at 5.2-5.6 several years ago in that particular stretch.

Work keeps me out of Coues country for another year but I am trying to make the most of my current surroundings. I was able to stow away a rod and some tackle and I've been fortunate to locate a remote stretch of river nearby. Occasionally I have a free morning to slip out there and sling some lures around. The only other humans I see on the water have been locals plugging along on their way to check their nets. They look at me funny while I attempt to catch fish for sport with rod and reel and they are sustaining their families by way of a dug out canoe and old nets. The bright colors of the fish and their tenacity on light spinning tackle will be memories I carry forever. A beautiful morning on the river Mode of transportation on the river Morning commute Called "Sardines" by the locals these small Tarpon looking fish will rocket out of the water and put on quite the show when hooked. I've caught these Aleste in several different flavors. This one was the brightest orange and red with an iridescent purple on the trailing edge of its scales. Gorgeous and tasty! I haven't been able to find the name of this sucker. He crushed a mepps spinner in the deep current and made the drag sing for a bit. This is a Kafue Pike or "Brochet" in french. They have a great color pattern and are my favorite to catch. I catch the biggest ones in slack pools near structure just like any other predatory fish. Even the small ones need close attention when unhooking their toothy faces. I keep a few for the grill and they haven't disappointed yet. You supply the fish and a couple francs and your fish is served with a pile of fried plantains and a warm beer on the bank of the river.

These pictures were taken in Cameroon. Ha, hardly compares to you slaying pelagics in Mexico.

What kind is this? Took me a while to find it again as I wasn't interested in manufacturers, just styles. It is made by Ted Blocker Holsters. http://www.tedblockerholsters.com/Cowboy-Shoulder-Rig-1_p_93.html

I'd be more interested in how hunts have been ruined when a blackhawk comes through in hot pursuit of a group. Or how many times has a target buck been flushed over the ridge or kicked out of bed by a traveling group. That part would be a bummer after expending all the effort to get back in there. That and my vehicle being stolen or broken into at the trail head. Haven't spent much time down there but that was my biggest worry. Things happening to my stuff while I was away. Every illegal I've encountered from El Centro to Nogales wanted nothing to do with me. I guess I can't speak for the next one though.

+1, I recently bought a mil scope, I like it over moa so far, but that's just in theory as I haven't taken or to the range yet. What is it that you like about a mil scope over moa without using it?

He speaks the truth! I got lucky and plugged a dink on the river one year. We bought tags for the "just in case" factor as we spent a fair amount of time out there calling predators. Never saw them with any consistency.

Ya, I have plenty of options but you cant properly "skin that smoke wagon" with a polymer job.

Not specifically but the idea is to comfortably carry it in the hills when I get the itch.

Gotta build em up so I can get rich with PointGuard

No, this year it asked me up front what species. Then it asked whether I wanted to pick a hunt or get a point only. If you are at the point question, then you have already selected the species. I just completed all of mine. You might need to back out and try again.

Congrats! Those Goulds are beauties. How many points did he have to draw that tag?

Bought my points. Looks like they changed some stuff around.

That's crazy I was just on the 45 minutes ago checking and it wasn't up. Thanks

Not sure how familiar you are with the 45 Colt but they have enough boiler room to load them to 44 mag capabilities. The downside is if you do that in a Single Action Army or one of the replicas ( Cimmaron or Vaquero) you will have yourself a hand grenade. The bigger Rugers and specialty stuff like Freedom Arms can handle the stout loads. I have a couple vaqueros that are real fun. Just need to now their limitations. Good luck in your search.

All I have is this piece of hard rock candy. But its not for eatin, it's for lookin through.