John O

Just make sure you slip one right through the middle of the boiler room, and then it doesn't matter which one you use. Good luck, and I look forward to your September photos.

I shot my first coues with a Montec, and have been a hardcore fan of fixed blades until trying Ward's inverter this last year. They fly perfect with your field points, are tough as nails, and very reliable. Shot a pig with one of his prototype 3-blade versions in January, and am hoping those hit the market soon. They sell the inverters at the PSE pro shop. I have a few if you want to try one out. Let me know.

Need photos man!! How fast are you expecting it to shoot with your setup? Sounds sweet.

You can definitely select strings colors if you use Bull Basin's local string maker, Byron. He has most of the colors available offered by BCY in 452x and his strings have a one year warranty. If you have any issues with peep rotation or stretch Bull Basin and Byron will take care of you. I've got his strings on all my bows...I'm sure they can get you Winner's Choice too. I've heard good things about his(Byron)strings. Hard to get a quality string these days. I'll definitely stop by tomorrow for their "Hoyt day" to check things out. thanks!! Yes, Byron did my string, and I can't say enough about how impressed I am. My bow required absolutely no tuning or pin adjustment after it was installed. I spent quite a while convincing myself to go with a custom string maker, and now I will never look back.

Just had a custom string put on my bow by Bull Basin in Tucson, and I can't say enough good things about their service and the excellent setup for my bow. I would highly recommend them.

One more thing to consider. Huntersfriend.com from time to time has fantastic package deals. I got my dreamseason from them fully loaded for the same price as the bare bow at PSE. You can then take it into PSE or I would recommend Bull Basin, and pay them a couple of bucks to go over it and make sure you are all tuned up. Good chance PSE will do it for no cost, if you buy some broadheads or something while your there. Huntersfriend will also allow you to customize the components that come on their package deals by covering the differences, if any. Best advice is shoot everything, wait a little while, shoot everything again, and continue until you are 100% settled on your decision. It is a lot of cash to drop, and you don't want to wake up the next morning second guessing your decision.

Revolver and shotgun are sold, pending funds.

I need to unload some stuff in support of a new project code named "Leica". All of these should be fair prices, and I will donate a portion of each sale to CWT.com. PM me if you have any questions. Sorry, no trades please. First is a Ruger Security Six 357 Mag. Serial No. 150-41238. Comes with the original grips, and an oversized grip. The bluing shows a little holster wear, but it is extremely tight, and shoots very well. **SOLD** NEF 12 Gauge single shotgun with modified choke. This gun has less than 20 rounds through it and is in excellent condition. **SOLD** Benjamin pump pellet gun. A little stiff from not being shot in a while, but a little oil and it will be like new. I will include the leather case and the pellets. **Sold Pending Funds** Two Bridgestone Dueller HT tires, 235-60-17. They have about 70% of their tread, and have been stored in my garage for the last few years. $40 Big lot of hunting DVD's. Great for some quality off-season viewing. 12 DVD's for $20 They include- Drury Whitetail Madness 9, Realtree Monster Bucks XVI,Drury Dream Season 10, Volume 8 Drury's Whitetail Fatal Attraction,Drury Dream Season 9, Whitetail Freaks 1, Dreamseason Couples Season 4, Whitetail Madness 11, Drury Outdoors The Big Game 6, White Knuckle Productions The Grind Self Guided Hunting, Primos The Truth 6 Whitetal Bow Hunting, and Midwest Whitetails III. I don't know the brand of this release, but it is new, and looks like a youth size. $15

Do some research on that Ripcord Red for the Dreamseason. I have a Dreamseason GX with 80 lb limbs, and everywhere I inquired and researched online complained about tuning issues with the Ripcord. I ended up going with the PSE phantom, which I didn't really like at the time, but has been 100% bullet proof. It was a rest specifically designed for that bow, and has done well for me. For what it's worth. To your question- For a shooting bow, I would go with a Bowmadness XL. For a hunting bow, I would stick with my GX. Pretty aggressive, but I love the speed. I like the Goldtip XT 7595s. A little heavy but tough, and spined just right for my setup. Good luck!!

Shot this little dude at just over 200 yards this morning. Feels good to get out and smell the powder in the off season.

Point for me. 6A youth cow hunt for the boys. Whooohoooo!!!

Just a thought- You are on the edge of being underspined with 5575's, and may want to consider 7595's for his draw weight and length. Might open up another option if someone had any available. Unfortunately I do not, but good luck.

Seeing Ragged Top covered with snow brings back some fond memories. I shot my first big game animal (a little javelina) on the north side of the mountain, and have seen the herd of bighorns on the south side of it a couple of times. I used to camp back there a few times each year, and it is truly a beautiful area. One of these days I will climb to the top. Thanks for the great photos.

Now if that doesn't get you all jacked up to go stick one of those little stinkers, I don't know what will. That is some great footage of a great shot. Thanks for sharing.

+1 to everything Stan stated. I as well have hunted with my boys down there for several years, and will continue to do so. I also do a fair amount of solo archery in 36a, and make it a point to ask anyone I come across what their experiences have been like with illegals. Most have had no trouble, and a very few have had minimal issues. They are great units for deer and pigs, and with minimal scouting effort you can find where the good pockets are. I do agree that camping in numbers is a benefit, plus you will sleep better knowing you are not alone.

Pretty awesome!

Way to go Ana!! I thought I would never top the thrill I felt after shooting my first big game animal, until I witnessed my son take his first deer. As a parent, there is nothing like it. Great job Ernesto, you have sure made some special memories.

That's really great Scott. The smile on her face says it all. Way to go Felix!!

I think if there was ever an appropriate visual definition for the word "moron", we have just witnessed it. I rarely chime in on stuff like this, but how in the heck can you have such fantastic footage of those misses and not stand up and scream "STOP SHOOTING" to your buddy who can't hit the broadside of anything on this planet. With that said, at least you got some footage of some nice animals, so thanks for that.

Looks like some pretty good country you got there in your back yard. Nice looking dogs too!!

Those are some great memories you have created with your son. Way to go!!

What a great story and a great buck! Looks like awesome country for an October hunt.

I was able to have a great time this past weekend chasing pigs with my boys. Since my older son Jake had already killed one in a previous year, the boys agreed that Ryan would have first shot. We had two days to hunt, and we were fortunate enough to have my good friend Scott make the long drive in to help us out. On day one I spotted a herd of 10 pigs about 600 yards across from us feeding on a ridge. We figured with the wind, we could skirt the hill below them and be in perfect position for a shot. Just as we got to where we needed to be, the wind completely shifted and they winded us and ran off. My boys were a little disappointed, however Scott was able to locate another small herd about a mile in the opposite direction, so we headed over to where he had seen them last. We were able to locate them below us for a short while before they sneaked off, and we never saw them again. On the second morning we were able to locate a herd feeding on a hillside up in a canyon about a mile out. As we moved to get to a better vantage point, they fed down into a thicket in the bottom, and we figured they had bedded. Scott stayed back to keep an eye on things while we hiked up the draw next to the thicket, and then up into position above were we thought they might be. I got the boys set up on their bi-pods, in case the pigs spooked. After chucking a couple of rocks and doing some lousy squealing noises, they finally stirred and came out of their bed. They held up in a shadow below us, and I was able to get Ryan on them in no time. This is just before he was about to shoot. I reminded him to only move the tip of his finger as he pulled the trigger, and told him to shoot when he was ready. Ryan made a perfect shot just behind the shoulder at 160 yards, and the pig dropped in his tracks. I went over to Jake and got him on the rest of the group as they ran out of the area, but they kept moving and wouldn't hold up for him to get a shot. Finally, one straggler stopped briefly and he took the shot, but just missed. They disappeared back into the thicket, not providing another opportunity. Ryan was very excited to get his first ever javelina, and although Jake missed he was very happy for his little brother. I feel blessed to have shared some special time with my boys, and am proud of them for hanging in there until we could get it done. A big thanks to Scott for his friendship and willingness to give up some of his time to help my boys have a successful hunt. Their smiles say it all.

I got 2 lbs ready for you man. Your going to love it!!!

I decided to change it up this year and try a new unit for pigs. I was also able to hunt with new friends, and have some great times. Just before noon I was able to glass up a nice herd about a mile out. We huffed it down the hill and crossed two more before getting set up for the stalk. The wind was right and I went in slow because they were not in a hurry to go anywhere. As I skirted the face they were on, one of the larger pigs presented a shot through a small gap in the trees. I ranged him at 26 yards and let it fly. There is nothing like that distinct sound of a perfect impact, and it was music to my ears. The shot was a complete pass through, and then all the way through the prickly pear cactus behind it. The pig only took about 5 steps then piled up. My buddy helped me with the pack out, and we were done and back to the house just before dinner time. Truly a great day. One side note- Steve Ward of Ward's Outfitters was kind enough to let me test some of his new 3-blade tri-verter prototype broadheads. They flew with my field points out to 80 yards, and seemed to be tough as nails. In my book they proved worthy of any big game animal, so I used them on this hunt. I have never had a better blood trail, rifle or bow, than with these broadheads. Entrance and exit wounds were awesome, and the broadhead seemed untouched after the kill. Thanks Steve!!