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This is a bit unnerving. I had no idea. Stinkin' technology....I want my '78 Blazer back.

Got mine

Wow! Very nice! Looks like a perfect rack.

I'm not finding a "Kuiu Raffle" page on the site. Maybe post a direct link? So is this tax-deductable?

...and if you have to drop it for the final stalk, then can't find it later...no big deal.

It's not the XP?

I have used a tall Stoney Point adjustable bipod for several years. It compresses down to around 20" to use while sitting, and expands to standing height. I use it as a walking stick and is ready to deploy in seconds if needed. It is very light weight, as it is made of aluminum. The leg adjustments are the twist-lock type. I have not had it collapse on my weight yet...but I'm only 170 lbs. I also use a homemade "Moses" pole, as mentioned above. I make them from yucca stalks. Find a nice straight one and cut it to the right height to rest your binos on top for glassing on the go. I get fancy with mine, wrapping with fringed leather and such. You do need to wrap them, or wear gloves, or you will get splinters. You could screw in a wrapped screw for a shooting rest I suppose, or use the wrist idea you mention. Personally, I prefer the shooting stability of a bipod over a monopod. I mainly use the "Moses" pole for scouting/hiking. Similar to this Primos. Couldn't find Stoney Point. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Primos-reg-Pole-Cat-Shooting-Sticks/1615721.uts?productVariantId=3503661&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=03689771&rid=20&gclid=CNO9qsXBwc8CFU1cfgodONUEYw&gclsrc=aw.ds

Just placed an order and saved $46. Good deal!

This is the one I bought at Sportsmans. Has held up so far, after about 50 rounds. Some have a thick ring mount that requires you to remove your scope to install....something to be aware of when choosing. http://www.sportsmanswarehouse.com/sportsmans/Vortex-Lo-Pro-Rifle-Scope-Bubblevel/productDetail/Scope-Accessories/prod99999044206/cat131502

Effects of canting the rifle:

Rem 700 XCR .270 with scope is 8.5 lbs.

You have to have a level on your scope at that range.

Wow! Great bull and great story! I think thieves that take your hunting gear should be punished like a horse thief of the old west.....hang by the neck until dead. Glad you was able to rebound and get it done.

For future reference, will this size fit 12x50 Leica Trinovids? Thinking of trying them out.

Interesting. Seems to have all the quality features. And Lifetime warranty. I look forward to your review.

Just bought mine. Didn't see where it shows how many are left.

Yeah the instructions said the screw should make 3 full turns. I thought that was kinda vague. I was just going to snug them up but I'll try the 60-65lbs ...inch pounds. I bought the Wheeler scope mounting kit. It came with the fat wrench. Works well.

It seems like "whatever works". A lot of the reading I read stated to tighten the rear screw first, and to start at 35 in/lbs and work up in 5 lb increments and stop when the group tightens up. I set my Rem 700 in B&C stock to 45 in/lbs. After bedding the lug, then shimming the front stock contact pad a bit, I am shooting 3/4" MOA with factory Hornady ammo. It seems to be an ongoing tweaking process.

My buddy fixed some by gluing them back together with liquid nail....about 5 years ago...still holding.

Oh my gosh! That's a great looking mount! Great buck too!

Great story! Great write up!...like said previous, could be the best I've read on here. This is magazine quality. Submit it to Western Hunter and Eastman's. Great adventure! Coues hunts are always an adventure no matter your hunting style. Great pictures! It's cool to see out of state guys "do it right" and really appreciate hunting here on our turf for our favorite deer. You did us proud! It got me really pumped up for my upcoming December hunt, which I haven't drawn in a really long time. Thanks!

I was using Strelok too, for theoretical distances on my Burris Ballistic plex reticles. It was quite a bit off from what I actually shot. I then referred to the Burris website ballistic calculator, specific to that reticle. It was dead nuts on. Not sure what data I am missing, or have wrong, to get the result I did with Strelok. I shot a 5" group at 500 yards with my Rem 700 .270 and Burris 4.5-14x42...Ballistic plex reticles...no turrets. I feel that I am slowly getting sucked into longer range shooting

My buddy and I came to that same realization this weekend as well. He runs out of turret adjustment around 650 yards. He will need the 20 moa rail as well. He is shooting a brand new Savage 111 LRH in 6.5 x 284 Norma with a Vortex HS-T 4 - 16 x 44. I told him it will be a perpetual learning and tweeking process.

I've still got a bunch of those for my old setup.

I need a new hatband.