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Massey, nice,nice critters, that's get'in er done! Kent

The rage heads will kill an elk, in the 90's as bows got faster and fixed broadheads couldn't keep up accuracy wise out to the distances now attainable, mechanicals had an accuracy advantage and therefore a distance advantage. We killed elk with slower bows and not as good mechs than the rage. The question wasn't can a rage kill an elk, it was, is a rage head better than a fixed head because of the speed I'm shooting. The answer is no, it's not. And I have tested rages to slick tricks. If all someone had was rages I wouldn't tell them they couldn't kill an elk. Kent

With the advent of accurate fix blade heads, there is no longer an advantage with mechs. You have a bow that shoots fast but now are going to lose penetration because of the mech head, just gave up any advantage. Might as well shoot a slower bow with a fixed, it will penetrate better. Kent

How close are you to being spined correctly? What's your draw wt and arrow length? Being grossly under or over spined is never good, there's no way to really tune your bow. You have to let your setup determine your arrow spine, can't change your bow to just any arrow. Of course if your max distance is short, like 30 yds, anything will work. Kent

I can get them for 15.00 LESS than the pse, 70.00 compared to 85.00, that's for shafts with nocs and inserts included. Kent

The Pse predator is a fine arrow. The Gold tip should be an XT hunter not the expedition, specs out the same as the pse and still a little less money. I have never tried the eastons, I'm just too cheap. I have the Pse and Gold tips, both shoot well if you get the correct spine for your setup. Lately it's been the GT's because I can get them for 15.00 less for a dozen shafts. Kent

This is actually a nice hunt if you have the time and are willing to get back in some rough country. The bach bull groups are in the same places everyday when you find them, having the patience to wait them out for a shot opportunity is the key. There are slopes that always have bulls on them everyday during the winter, year to year, for at least the 15 or so years I've been observing. I would still be hunting this hunt but have decided to wait for one more rut tag. When it gets closer to your hunt and if you still need help let me know. Good luck, Kent

Are you talking first rifle as in the nov/dec hunts or as in sept/oct. Even the nov/dec tags are one of the best tags in the state. If you are willing to get back in and pack them out, nice bulls are there to be had. Kent

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Vote #2 for Slick Tricks. Kent

A guide means a person that is: Licensed by the state of Az. Signs a contract for sevices for hire even if payment is not paid but services were supplied. A hunt is considered Guided if a person: Accepts any compensation that directly benefits themselves or their business through advertising rights, sponserships, promotional rights, videos, products, using the hunt images of another's tagged animal. This does not include personal tags or immediate family. A hunt is considered Guided if: money or items of value are exchanged for aiding or assisting any person to locate or take wildlife, beyond the average family/friend outing and no more than $400.00 of compensation beyond actual personal expences. If you accept money or compensation beyond personal expences plus $400.00 for info on locating or taking an individual animal, a guide license is required. This is directed at finders fees. The 400.00 is much like the 750.00 that a small contractor can legally make in Az without being licensed by the state. I know this isn't perfect but it would seem to cure some of the issues, and still allow those that hunt with their families and friends to be taken out to dinner and given a small gift for helping out. Or a High school kid making a few bucks scouting. It would also not allow someone to claim they weren't guiding for cash and then make money off the images through advertising and promotions. Just needs to be spelled out in more detail than what is being proposed right now. These is just some thoughts. Kent

Gene, thanks for your responce on this forum, and explaining what this rewording is trying to do. I'm sure you'll still get alot of suggestions on how to better reword this law. I will have a few of my own. Just really appreciate you listening. Kent

My antelope check finally went through today. I was sweating it, didn't want to lose 2 bps for next year. Kent

rc, that's what I thought. The 165 hornady load is a good one just like you say, can't go wrong with it. I site in like you do and it makes it easy just past 300. Kent

Ok, after moving stuff from room to room while remodeling my house I realized I have to trim down my stuff. It's hard to do but here goes. 3 guns, these are all experienced hunters and have some scars to prove it, they all function well and shoot good. 1. Rem 740 wingmaster 3006, 1957 if I remember right, original weaver K4 60 4X with post reticle, not a jammer and the stock has plenty of dings. 325.00 2. Interarms MARK X 7X57, early 80s, Nikon 4X buckmasters, home painted wood stock, 2 pc RCBS dies available. 400.00 with scope, 325.00 gun only. Dies 15.00 with package. 3. Rem 700 BDL 270 late 70s, older Nikon 3X9 scope comparable to the monarch line of today, plenty of scuffs, dings and marks but has maintained it's good looks for it's age. RCBS Dies available with added lee crimp die. 500.00 with scope, 400.00 gun only, dies 20.00 wp. 4. Rem 700 BDL 7 mag (SOLD) 5. Rem 788 243 (SOLD) Misc. optics and stock, B&L discoverer 15X60 60mm spoting scope (just like the bushnell dicoverer scope now) (SOLD) cheap burris landmark 8X binos. FREE (FOUND A HOME, no longer available) Rem 700 LA mag factory syn stock, home painted (will fit LA or LA mag rifle). (SOLD) Primers and powder, (SOLD) Scopes and dies will only be sold separate if the gun sells first. If the gun never sales I'm keeping every thing with it. Added, Weaver K460B 4X with post reticle, original rings, nice shape, 60.00 Set of RCBS 7 mag dies with added lee factory crimp die, 20.00 I've only been a buyer and not a seller of guns, I will answer any questions the best I can. If I'm not around the computer and you need to get ahold of me you can call. Thanks for looking, Kent - 480 292 4554

The Burris binos found a home, I have the 3 guns, weaver scope and dies left. I want to thank everyone who has looked and bought, I've met some great people and that's been the best part. Kent

B&L spotting scope spoken for, All powder, primers, bullets sold. Stock spoken for. I do have a set of 7mm rem mag RCBS dies with a added lee factory crimp die. 20.00 And a weaver K4 60B 4X scope with post reticle, original rings, nice shape. 60.00 Thanks, Kent

BigB, NOOOO! don't do it. Just kidding ya. Send pics. I may have a angle on a Timney trigger for you, I'll let you know in a few weeks, friends are coming from NM to do some crappie fishing, I'll know then. Kent

To figure twist for a specific bullet there is the Greenhill formula, for the average guy wanting to customize his hunting gun to one specific light for caliber or heavy for caliber bullet, the quality barrel makers will figure it out for you when you order. Light or heavy is a general rule, length is really the deciding factor. 7mm bullets - 1. 139gr hndy 2. 120gr tsx 3. 120gr nbt 4. 120gr v-max 5. 140gr tsx You can see that the 120 gr bullets I have are the same length as the 139 gr hndy, my 7mm's shoot the 139 well and do the same with the longer 120s. I haven't had as good of luck with the shorter cup and core 120s. You can see that the 140gr tsx is quite a bit longer and shoots well also. Most factory 7mm rifles have a faster twist to stabilize a long 175 gr bullet. If you shoot med to heavy bullets the factory twist works well. If you only shoot light to med and want a new barrel, slowing down the twist would be best. Looking at the 2 tsx bullets, and how long they are for their weight. It shows why a light for caliber tsx shoots so well in factory twist that is designed for what most guys shoot, mid weight for caliber bullets. This is a simple example for a simple guy like me, the experts can get more indepth. Kent

7 mag SOLD Thanks, Kent

They actually snared it. I would guess either it was already sick and that's why it came in to a bait pile or the drugs affected it's kidneys. I also would like to know what the original blood samples show. I was interested in what info they could get and if they could link him to other unknown cats in the area. Kent

243 SOLD Kent

7 mag is on hold so someone can have a look see. Kent

Primers & Powder SPF, Thanks. Kent

CouesFanatic, I knew the 243 would be the first to generate interest. I've had this gun since new, it was the hardest one to put up for sale. I told myself I could only keep 3 rifles(how many does a, primarily bow hunter, need) I kept my original 3006, 338 and my wifes 7mm08, so there it is. It is the best shooting rifle I have ever shot. I was at Usery one time and shooting it in between my other guns. After I picked up my targets one of the old dogs came down and asked if it was a 22-250, I said no a 243. He said , I used to have the 788 in 22-250 and it was a shooter, which target is from that one? I showed him a one inch black square that was shot out with only one hole barely touching the edge. He asked, how many shots? I told him 10, he just smiled and said, yep they sure are shooters. My son-in-law's best friend shot his first ever coues with it last nov, he had never hunted in his life. My daughter would out shoot the guys off the tailgate during our practice sessions and wink at me when they oohed and ahhed over her groups. Anyway, a great starter gun and fun for beginners to learn on or hunt with. I do have some ammo for it. Kent