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.223 is gone. I'd put the tripod at sub 3#...it's heavier than my Slik mini and lighter than my tank Bogen. It's a decent set-up for 10x, I wouldn't use it for 15x.

I just moved and have a few items up for sale. 1. Cabela's Dry Plus breathable bootfoot Waders size 9 (I wear a 10.5 boot and stand 5'9 and they are a little big one me). These are used with good fish mojo from AZ to AK, no leaks, felt is still in decent shape. $50 ----also have a pair of Cabelas bootfoot neoprene waders in same size I will sell for $20--- 2. Bushnell Yardage Pro Scout Rangefinder. Owned for over five years, ranges with confidence to 350 yards, was dropped once and has a crack in mirror, has no effect on performance...we can put it up next to my Nikon Monarch 800 and it will range consistent with it out to 350 easy. $55 3. Older Velbon tripod. I spray painted over the model name/number...but "victory" sounds familiar. It works...PH-156 head. $20

Bump...someone needs waders for Lee's Ferry or the White Mts!

I've had good luck in AZ, OR, and NM with two hens and a jake. I use the cheap foam ones that roll up in your pack. I like to place them single file with the jake trailing the hens. If it is your first time using decoys, make sure you take the time to really assess shooting lanes, etc. before you place your decoys. The first time I called in a Tom I had my decoys on the edge of a clearing in heavy timber...the Tom came in but hung up in the edge of the woods...no shot for me that day.

It is $25 for both, all yours if you want 'em.

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Met some folks from the Valley at the eastern entrance to Aravaipa Creek last August. They were able to drive south on the Klondyke Rd. from the 70. You might want to call BLM just to make sure: (928) 348-4400.

I talked a co-worker into going on his first ever pig hunt this season. I figured he'd borrow one of my revolvers, but after shooting a bit he wants his own. He's looking for a .38 or 357 double action revolver, the longer the barrel the better. Anybody in Tucson got one in the $300 to $350 price range that they would be willing to part with?

+1 on the Nosler Accubond with H4831sc

If he is like that on both sides he might be a "cactus" buck...meaning he lacks the testosterone to produce a regular rack.

2 mule deer in the pic...one forky bedded and to his left, looking directly at him, is another tall 3x3 buck. You can make out the white of his leg and the shadow of the ocotillo on his body, and if you really use your imagination you can see part of his rack

It's not the greatest pic, but how many bucks can you see here?

http://www.mountainhouse.com/bkp_fds.cfm These are about as easy as you can get. I'd avoid the hamburger patties meal though

I have an older (1998?) Martin Pro Series compound bow I'd like to trade. The Jaguar is 37" axle to axle, 7" brace height, has dual Z cams at 28". Bow comes with new string, bo-doodle rest, stabilizer, and 4 pin PSE fiber optic site. I also have a release I will throw in. I believe you can get a module to adjust draw length. I'm pretty sure the limbs are 60-70# These specs: http://www.martinarchery.com/bows1998/jagu.html say otherwise, but when I loosened the limbs to a weight my father could draw, they were pretty far out of the pockets and it did not look safe to shoot. I'd like to trade for a 27-29" compound bow with 50-60# limbs. My father is retiring and I would like to get him in to archery, but as I said I just can't get the Jaguar to feel good for him. I'd take cash as well, but I need $125 to offset the cost of a different bow for the old man I'm in Tucson but will be up in PHX this weekend if anyone is interested.

I have both...and the Outdoorsman adapter is sweet, but not 3x or 4x's the money sweet. They both offer a good, stable platform off a tripod and they both make it really easy to disconnect your optics and get on the move in a hurry. You'll be happy with the Unidaptor.

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I have a new, unopened 6 pack of Trophy Ridge/Rocket Aeroheads F3 75 grain Broad Heads. 1 1/8" cutting diameter/.036" bacon skinner blades. Might be good for a kids set up or for someone with an ultra light arrow set up. $15 or trade for a set of Limbsavers or some other equal priced archery equipment. I'm in Tucson.

Sorry about your predicament. I'm not overly familiar with the X-Force as I've only seen them and never shot one...but I might suggest an Alpine Archery 5 arrow Soft-Loc quiver. Its base mounts to the site as a detachable one piece quiver. They are pretty money...but I can see your need for a 2 piece with the long risers on the X-Force. If no one else chimes in consider the Alpine. Here is more or less how it would look: http://www.huntersfriend.com/2008_PSE_X-Fo...force-jumbo.jpg

How big is your target and how fast is your bow? If your target is small and your bow is anemic it's a recipe for disaster. I think going from little to big is a good approach for most things in life...but it is a cool question and I've never considered looking at the bigger picture in a small window when it comes to "tuning" in archery...which is wild because that is what every shot comes down to in the field. What are you trying to achieve/learn by tuning your bow this way? I'm curious because I might try it tomorrow

Just this cheesy one of me with another 12 ring.

I had a great time as well...wonderful scenery with some challenging shots. I have never turned in a scorecard and doubt I ever will, but I am curious: is there an IBO standard for guys who compete regularly? 320 out of 360? Less? More?

You might also consider the Nikon Monarch in 3.5-12x42 with the BDC reticle. I have one on a .300 WSM and it does the job. For what's worth, I have a VX-II 3-9x40 with the LR reticle on another rifle and side by side with the Nikon I would give the Leupold the edge for clarity at dusk, but the BDC reticle on the Nikon is more intuitive for my eyes and I feel more comfortable with it at long distances. I looked at several scopes/reticles in the $400 and below range about a year ago and decided the Nikon suited my needs, mostly because it had good eye relief and I liked their BDC reticle the best for hunting scenarios. I have a friend with the VX-III 6-18x40 and a varmint hunters reticle and he loves it. You do see those for sale used at a good price on occasion too.