WampusCat

+1 on the Obenaufs! Keeps the leather in top condition in our dry climate too.

Thanks! I should be more clear though. The sight you describe is exactly what I wanted. After purchasing it and reviewing my order online I realized I had ordered a different sight. I ordered the regular Ascent (not the Ambush version I wanted). During the custom build process I selected the single vertical pin option. (This option is probably why I didn't realize what I had done) My question was to see if anyone knew if what I am getting will be substantially different then the Ambush I intended to buy. I just got an email saying it shipped so I guess I'm all in now.

Tim Wells has killed a heap o critters using one of those^

Welcome aboard. Lots of great folks in here. Be sure to post pics from your adventures.

Any luck on your scout trip?

The option I selected was "single pin up" so I believe that is referring to a vertical pin. Which is what I want.

Don't know how I missed this one. Very cool. Great story and appreciate the write up! Thanks for sharing.

Big congrats on your bull. 26 yds broadside and got it done!

Great pack. I'd be all over it if it was a diff color. Free bump

Very cool. Stands like those make good memories! What are your sons plans for the hide? Sell, Mount, Rug? Tough decisions for a first cat.

Looks like a good haul! That has to be the best way to kick off hunting season. No pressure. Just good times.

Way to get it done! Set that boy up for a life time of looking forward to another day like that. Thanks for sharing.

Great pics thanks for sharing!

What a stud! Thanks for sharing with us!

Seriously though... The skill you must possess to be at a full sprint and calculate the necessary lead for a critter running full tilt and still connect with a perfectly chucked spear is pretty awesome. They sure do get off a volley though. Lots of spears in the air. Also of note, it would be much easy to find your "arrow" after a miss. The californian hippies should ban spear chucking.

The saddest part is that we have to have this conversation. Really detracts from everything most of us "hunt" for.

A quick google search and this first thing that popped up. From December of last year... " wanted to let anyone hunting elk or mule deer in Arizona, looking for a guide to steer clear of a company named Camo Joe's Guide Service operating out of Litchfield Park, AZ. Paid a cash deposit up front for 7 day fully guide hunt in unit 6A for late rifle bull elk season. 4 days prior to hunt I contact owner Joe Lorenz to finalize details only to find out due to health issues he is canceling. I'm okay with that as anyone can get sick but he refuses to refund my cash deposit. Very bad business. DO NOT HIRE THIS PERSON FOR YOUR NEXT HUNT"

Good luck on your hunt. Don't be discouraged right away if you don't see any deer. Once you spot one, your eyes will have a reference and the deer will be easier to pick out of their surroundings.

Hope the story is told as well. Incredible animal! Somewhere in the thread "pimped out" was used. That's how a lot of these hunts come across sometimes. A lot of kudos get thrown around also. Guys in the business shouldn't be offended when questions are asked on a public forum. I am not jealous (well maybe that currently I don't have the opportunity to be in the hills as much) but when the congrats are handed out to the contracted guide service I can't help but wonder... Kudos to them for finding, patterning, and enabling the shooter to have an opportunity at the animal OR kudos to them for shelling out biggest $$$ for the finders fee? It is not lost on me that their role in the contract is to provide the opportunity. Bottom line is that deer was killed by money. Money for gov tag, money for high dollar guide, money for a finders fee. If you had more of it (or were willing to part with more of it) than the guy who did all the buying, it could be you in the pic with all the watermarks. Pretty simple. Absolutely no disrespect to him or anyone like him. He got what he paid for. Congrats to him. When I see these pics I am in awe of the wild animal that grew on wild lands, but I would be lying if I said my mind didn't begin to wonder just how much money is laying there on the ground. I hope my words don't detract from the awesomeness of this Coues and help explain the thoughts of many.

What would keep this guy from slapping "his" watermark on their photo? This is the side of hunting I know nothing about.

Nice work. What are your thoughts on that Element chassis now that you've been shooting it for a while?

TTT

Yep, there is likely a "too square" area that is hanging up on that wide meplat of the hollow point. If its a detachable mag with metal feed lips you may be able to adjust the lips just right so the cartridge feeds with a more nose up attitude. Doesn't take much to make a big difference.

Thanks Mule! I did too.

Good shootin! Looks like a birth defect.