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Just my opinion…. But the pioneer is WAY better than a rzr if versatility is what you’re looking for. Can go anywhere a rzr can go, just a little slower and maybe not quite as smooth. But for any kind of hauling, the bed of the pioneer is a HUGE difference. Plus, seats 5. I put a bed extender on mine, and with the back seats up it’s still holds more in the bed then a rzr style sxs

I have a pioneer 1000 and absolutely love it. The general would be my other top suggestion for what you’re after. The pioneer isn’t nearly as fast as some of the others though, but quick enough for me

Got hit for either 2 deer tags or 3 crane tags. So that’s cool. Call me crazy but I almost hope it’s crane, I have a nm deer hunt this year…plus archery here

Very, very cool! Thanks for taking the time to share that

There’s gotta be more to come I hope… several people I’ve talked to haven’t drawn higher odds hunts, including myself. In fact I haven’t heard from anyone who’s drawn a tag yet

We just got back from 27 and it was rough. Had one gobble for like 5 minutes then shut down, other then that didn’t hear a thing in 4 full days. Saw maybe 15 hens while hiking around in those 4 days. Maybe they were talking when we were fishing mid day 🤔

Last choice muzzleloader deer….. nice!

It sounds like a terrible idea to me

Is this a funny?

Nope this one was different in how they hit cards in batches

Don’t get your panties in a bunch there little fella. Maybe I’m just a little raw from not drawing anything yet again, and you’re asking for help 5 seconds after finding out you drew a tag. I was just amazed at the turnaround speed, wasn’t saying anything negative. Congrats on the tag, don’t mind me I’m just pouting

Didn’t waste any time did ya?

Usually happens all at once the morning of, this year something happened and they are hitting cards in batches

That’s it, I’m putting in for the kaibab hunt next year

Haha 3 legs of 5 sections each…

The 525c is similar just 5 leg sections vs 3. I prefer the 3 because it’s more convenient and quicker to mess with 2 locks per leg vs 4, and I think it’s probably a little more stable. The 525 takes up quite a bit less room though. Might matter to you, mine gets strapped to the side of the pack so it’s a non issue. one other preference to think about is twist vs lever locks. I’ve used both and have got used to either… but I prefer twist locks

It’s definitely a good one. I’ve had friends thatve used them for years. I went with the Benro. It’s been excellent except the handle bolt came loose and rattled around in the side by side to the point it stripped out so I had to epoxy the whole thing on. That was years ago and it’s still going strong. my opinion, as far as function, those 2 heads are equal. The va-5 seems built a little sturdier, more metal pieces, weight is virtually identical,and is what I’d probably go with if mine craps out on me at some point. little side note, my promaster came with a very usable ball head that also panned, so if moneys a little tight, it should work fine until you get a pan head. In fact my wife still uses the promaster head and likes it… as far as the promaster xc325c vs the manfrotto 290, id 100% go with the promaster. Much much lighter and just as stable. There are also some slik equivalents that are pretty nice as well that I have friends that really like.

Promaster xc325c with a pan head like sirui va-5 or Benro s2

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Ahh I see. Pretty nice bull for one of those February hunts!

As long as you’re talking about a different blake then I am….. congrats on a great bull!

Don’t feel bad man, I’ve missed 2 nice bucks this month. Heartbreaking! One I dialed my sight up then forgot to reset it. The other I stuck a barrel cactus I didn’t know was there right at last light. Frickin idiot.

How long does that take you?

That’s just crazy…. Heavier then my promaster (and 7x the cost) and likely not much better if at all. I’ll stand corrected if I’m wrong but I just don’t see how it would be much more stable.

No mines the dewalt, score 1 for Milwaukee