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Bump. I know there is a lefty out there who needs a nice recurve.

Do you handload or shoot factory? I have tried several handloads in my .300 WSM and finally decided on 165 gr Nosler Accubonds as my go to bullet for everything in AZ.

If you do buy a Triclawps make sure you check the action screws and scope mounts following shooting. I have the older model, the "Claw" and have experienced some issues with action screw movement...it was on a 50's era Model 700 BDL wood stock that probably should be pillar bedded or replaced period, but still something to be aware of when you are using one.

Man that's the dilemma with hunting with a single pin site. I think if you are in a blind or hunt out of a stand it is a good option. If you spot and stalk you know its inherent flaws. If you shoot a really fast arrow you could try keeping your slider pin at like 35 and learning the holder under-over from 20-50yds if you have to take a rushed shot and don't have time to change the pin, but personally I don't see that as an ideal compromise.

Post updated. Also have a Jimmy's Rest for rifles that screws into a tripod head, same as on the CWT store. $15.

Cleaned out my closet and have a few things for sale. Everything is in Tucson. Not really interested in shipping. 1. Sold Slik compact tripod head with one quick release plate. Machined aluminum and well made, don't know the model paid $75 for it new Sold 2. Sold Warne Maxima 1" Medium Rings for a Tikka. These are nice rings. Sold Arrows: PSE Radial X-Weave 300 STL Hunters 1 dozen 28" fletched with Blazers, nock/inserts included total wight about 384 grains, all have been shot, none cracked, etc. $45(vanes slashed by Bh on one) PSE Radial X Weave 200 STL Hunters 6 (plus one in fine condition with nock broken in shaft, tried to get it out, can't...somebody with more conviction could) 28", blazers, some shot, some not $25 Trophy Taker RH Original short bar drop away rest $25 SOLD Alpine Soft Loc 5 arrow quiver, foam is used but still works fine $25 3 pin site with bubble level, make unknown, .29 pins $12 LH BoDoodle Pro-Lite II Rest, $60 Free to anyone who buys all of this archery stuff: tube peep and 3/16" Jim Fletcher peep, bow jax, and a homemade string stop that should work on most bows under 6.5" BH Will sell all of the archery stuff/arrows (not including the lefty BoDoodle) together for $120, or trade for an equal value archer's blind, tree stand, trail cam, or .22 rifle/revolver.

140 grain Accubond. If you handload try it over H4831sc.

Congrats on your tag. The PSE Vendetta goes to 32" and has a 7" BH and the Evo 7 is also 7" BH and goes to 31" They are both very quiet. If you are in the market shoot a variety of bow brands and find out what is best for you.

Got hit for $228. I put a friend and cousin in for cow, and separately I put my pal and I in for trophy bull...I'm hoping to see $228 turn into $456 soon!

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I have a very nice Longbow for sale. Bow is a lefty and is 66" in length and draw weight is 50# at 28" Limbs and tips are in excellent condition. This bow was made by Gene Barrick out of Phoenix. I bought it at Corner Archery many years ago. I always receive compliments on it from the trad. crowd but I am thinking about switching to a recurve for the times when I get the stick and string bug. These bows go for $400 new. I'm asking $225 for mine. I'm in Tucson but may be in the Valley in the next few weeks, or could arrange for a sale at the Rumble in the Rocks 3D next weekend.

Final scores for the shoot are available here: http://desertarchers.com/Scores.html Congrats to all of the top shooters!

Just a heads up the Desert Archers will be hosting the 2nd Leg of the AZ 3D Championship Series this weekend at the Triangle T Guest Ranch in Dragoon. We will have 3 challenging fun courses plus competitive courses. Please see the attached flyer or visit desertarchers.com/RumbleRocks.html for more info. Hope to see you all there the weather should be great and this is always a fun and challenging shoot! Here is a video clip from some of the targets at last year's shoot: RumbleRocksFlyer.pdf

Open to trades on a .22 rile or pistol or game cameras or surprise me. Really nice stick bow for someone.

I agree. Most of the canyons off the 260 have birds.

Just checked mine...no new or pending charges.

PSE used to have some Browning Micro Midas youth bows on closeout. You might also want to look at the PSE Chaos, its a pretty nice bow and is affordable even brand new...and you can upgrade the limbs for fairly cheap too as your child grows.

Stop by your local archery shop and have them help you figure out if the arrow spine is right for your draw weight on the recurve...traditional archery is a lot of fun but if your arrows aren't correct you will never get good flight.

Scores are up for last weekend's Cactus Classic 3D tournament at Usery. You can download the PDF on the Desert Archers website here: http://www.desertarchers.com/Scores.html

The AZ 3D Championship Series (formerly the Triple Crown) starts this weekend in Mesa at Usery, the weekend of March 3/4 the Tucson Chapter of the RMEF is having an awesome 3 course shoot (their targets are really nice) in Vail, AZ, the Gardner Canyon shoot is March 17/18 and the 2nd leg of the AZ 3D Championship series, the Rumble in the Rocks, is March 24/25 in Dragoon, AZ.

Last night some punk broke into the utility room off my carport (which has my reloading bench). If anyone hits pawn shops in Tucson please be on the lookout for a red tool chest of Craftsman tools (sockets/drivers, etc). Tool chest has Flowmaster, K&N, brunette Pin-Up girl, KYB, and Rancho stickers. They also took about 100 rounds of .270 handloads with Barnes TSX and Nosler Accubonds, 20 rounds of handload .243 with Berger VLDs, an open box of 90 grain Berger Target VLDs in 6mm, an open box of 140 grain Nosler ABs in 270, and an unopened box of Barnes TSX 165 grain .308. If the ammo pops up on Craigslist or Backpage please shoot me a PM...

I did file a police report and insurance claim and was planning on stopping by Kent's on Grant. I know they will work with you if you go talk to them about what was stolen. Also, I just remembered, the tool box has a big "Operation Game Thief" stick on the back.

No, they left a lot of brass, bullets, primers, my Redding dies, RCBS scale etc alone...just the loaded ammo and some boxes of projectiles. They also left a Dremel tool and portable radio/CD player. Who knows what goes on in the mind of a junky thief. It's a bummer...the .270 loads were itemized by charge/OACL. Hate to know some scumbag will use them for target practice on a junked out old car in Methville. I'm probably going to have to add a security door to my utility room as well.

Yea, so much for sighting in my new Zeiss scope on Saturday

On archery and rifle hunts I carry a 5 shot hammerless airweight .38. It's light, reliable and accurate enough with the handloads I developed for it. I guess if I was going to an area where I really expected trouble -like the west side of PHX - I'd take my 1911. If I could find a .22 MAG revolver that didn't cost an arm and a leg that would probably be my backcountry carry piece.