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I just shot the Z7 last week and it is a sweet bow. Being left handed I don't get to shoot a very big selection of bows when I go to the shops. I was able to shoot a couple other bows including the Hoyt CRX32 and the Hoyt Rampage XT. Out of the three bows the Z7 shot the best and the two Hoyt bows were neck and neck right behind. But in the end I could not justify the $260 extra for the Z7 and went with the Rampage XT. I haven't upgraded in about 10 years and was amazed at the advancements in the bows. They are all so quiet, fast and easy to shoot. I can't wait to start shooting all the time now.

I shoot a Lazzeroni Patriot (.308 short mag) made by Savage with a Vortex 6.5X20 Viper scope. But this year I am shooting a Hoyt Rampage XT.

Late archery bull for me. Tough hunt but at least I get to hunt.

I had a stinken pack rat build a nest under my hot tub on my back patio. There were two of them until one day the breaker for the hot tub was tripped. Then there was only one left. There is a reason they call them pack rats. It was amazing what I found under there when I emptied it and flipped it up on its side. In fact I tried to set a trail camera up but didn't get any pictures of it.

Cool video, I saw pictures of the bull but haven't seen the video. Delverne is one of my buddies cousin. I hunted with him and his brother Troy a few years ago. If I ever had a rut tag Troy would be the guy I would want calling for me.

David Sunflower seeds are my favorite. I like the Jumbo ones. I sit at my desk for a few hours a night doing reports and they are what keep me awake. EAT. SPIT. BE HAPPY.

Christian, sure hope you enjoy it up there. It has been good getting to know you. Orlin

Congrats Hector. You are filling not only the freezer but the walls. You've had an excellent few months. And with you probably drawing a bull tag this next year you'll be looking for a new job. Nice mulie, whitetail and Audad.

Phil, congrats on a heck of a buck. It sounds like it got exciting there for a bit.

Awesome write-up Hector. Man that looks like it was a blast. Boy are the wheels turning in the head. Phil looks like he got a little sun there. Congrats again.

That is a heck of a buck. Way to stick with it and closed the deal.

That is awesome. I have been wondering how everyone has been doing. I am looking forward to seeing Chef's buck when he gets back in town. Congrats on a beautiful buck.

I saw the same thing a couple years ago. Knifeboy from here on the site had about five pigs crossing in front of him at about 25 yds and he led the biggest just a bit too much. Dropped it in it's tracks. I think he did a European mount with the arrow still in it if I remember correctly.

Bryce, congrats on an excellent buck. But I was looking forward to a picture of you doing a handstand or something like that after hunting with Moosie.

Sounds exciting. I'm looking forward to the pics when he takes a buck. Good luck.

Great movie. Haven't seen it in years.

If your in Chandler than you can be in 24b within a half hour. I haven't personally hunted it but have been there helping friends and it is not a long drive at all. So scouting there shouldn't be an issue.

The problem is some people are perfectly comfortable taking 10 shots to hit something. I have a friend that shoots competitively and won't take a shot over 700 yds. He took 4th in nationals last year. So that should say something. By the way, great bull. Doesn't look broken up either.

I'm with Chef on that. Lets hear about the hunt. Great buck.

Hector and Allen, congrats to both of you on taking great bucks. You know it was driving me crazy sitting down here wondering what was going on up there.

I'm sure there are several but one stands out. Growing up in Idaho I never knew what coues deer were. So about 4 or 5 years ago I am archery javelina hunting with a few friends and we glass a small herd of pigs about a mile and half away. Myself and one other guy decide we are going to make a stalk. So off we go with the other guys sitting on the ridge glassing and watching the action. Well we close the distance to within a couple hundred yards and remove all our extra gear and really slow down. As we are getting into the area I look to my left and see the dinky little deer standing broadside at about 50 yds max. Well I have a deer tag in my pocket but I wasn't about to use it on this little guy. So I start shoeing him away hoping not to spook the pigs. Looking back if I only knew what I was shoeing away. It was close to a 90 coues deer that apparently had a death wish. I think he thought I was nuts because he didn't even run off. He just turned and walked the other direction. I wish someone would have educated me on them before that afternoon.

I only reload for one rifle right now and have only been doing it for a few years but one of the biggest problems I have had was a good solid bench. I know you mentioned getting a bench so you want to make sure it is something sturdy.

Phil, congrats on a nice buck. And good luck in Mexico this year.

I like the second picture. It looks like it is in 3D. Plus that is a great couple bucks.

She was distracting you guys while the boyfriend peed in the coffee. I have seen them friendly up on the north rim of the Grand Canyon at the visitors center before but nothing like that. Pretty cool.