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I believe it was Western Hunter magazine, or Elk Hunter magazine...current issue, did a review of a bunch of the compact spotters and Vortex Razor HD 50mm came out on top, just ahead of the Nikon ED 50mm. I would seriously consider that one. When you start packing a spotting scope, you will be trying to figure out how to shed some weight. I have a Zeiss 65mm, and I end up leaving it behind most of the time to lighten the load, and just carry a doubler for my binos. I am considering the compact scope idea. If you are going to use the scope near your vehicle most of the time, might as well go with the 80mm. JMO.

Paper tuning is more critical with a whisker bisket. Your arrows may be under-spined, which will cause inconsistancy. I draw 65 lbs at 30" and shoot 75/95 hunter xt. Sounds like you're getting it dialed in. It seems to be a work in progress over the life of the equipment...always tweeking something....part of the fun

My Leupold 1000i TBR does pretty good....a lot better than the older models. IMO, the best RF in the $400 range.

That's the one...Chasin the Dream. Amazing bucks. I beleive a couple of those are his wife's and son's.

You can't fix poor ethics with a class or certification. Maybe showing grusome pictures in class might plant a seed... It all starts with proper teaching from a good mentor, when you're young. I would rather pass on a questionable shot and chase that awesome buck/bull another day, than take a bad shot and never see it again. I taught my boys and a few other youths that way and will not share a hunt camp with someone who is not ethical.

Wow! What an adventure! A trip of a lifetime for most foks. Congrats on the great success. I hope you have a big trophy room.

Wow! What an awesome buck! Very nice.

Wow! That was quick! Very nice buck...congrats!!

Wow, nice WT! Nice job on the mount! .....very cool...your Dad would be very pleased.

...not to mention, when the thief lifts the camera, the rock hits him on the head We need to think along the lines of booby-traps

I have a Heads Up cow elk decoy. I haven't had a chance to deploy it yet to see how well it works. Looks good though. Easy to carry. http://www.headsupdecoy.com/ $70 from this dealer http://www.elk101store.com/servlet/the-32/heads-up-decoy,-elk/Detail

Is it a good idea to use borax on the cape portion of the mount once a year too? Or, is there little risk of bugs getting into the cape?

I recently downsized to a "packable" tripod. Picked up a Slik Sprint (?) at Archery Headquarters for $109. I've used it in the field a couple times....I love it! It weighs just over 2 lbs. You can stand to glass with it fully extended, if no wind. I plan to use it mostly sitting on the ground or short stool. They also have a larger carbon fiber one for around $240. I think it is around 2.5 lbs without the head.

Price reduced.

Good catch! I didn't notice either. Had me looking at my budget.

I would take the .40 and .38, but can't drive to Tucson to get it. If you ever come by Mesa, let me know.

Oh....this doesn't include elk/antelope. Where can I get this report?

Thanks for posting! This could be a big help to understand the process and tag distribution.

Are you sure it's a Gunslinger? It doesn't match the pictures on the website....offset scabbard and zip open front. More like a J104, but not exactly.

I can get exact measurements, if you are interested. He has it stored at a friends property...it may take a few days. I believe his and mine are the same dimensions, as they were both built at the same time. His was on an early model Ford 250 and mine is on a 2004 Chevy 2500. What truck would you use it on?

I was ranging trees/bushes at 890 yrds last weekend with my Leupold 1000i TBR. Clear image and instant reading. IMO, the best in this price range.

To haul a single rig, or load sideways, the rack deck would have to be modified...which wouldn't be difficult.

I doubt it. I'm pretty sure a sidexside has a longer wheelbase.

Oh...I just noticed, you mention 22-N. The Mazatzals on the north end are pretty tough (Hardscrabble area). We did some scouting in there for WT a few years ago. It was tough just walking on all those "baby heads" (cantelope-sized rocks). AZ Trail will take you right into the wilderness area. I know a guy at work that does pretty well with that hunt. He says it depends a lot on the weather.

Do you have the 22-S Nov archery hunt? That is what I drew this year. Can't draw a Sept hunt, so we put in for this one. I know the area pretty well, as we have hunted WT in there for several years. We see a lot of elk in late October. Most of the area is steep and brushy. I figure on a lot of moving around/glassing, then stalk in, and sitting water where possible. It will be a way different hunt than up high in the pines. Kind of an experiment...if it works out, I will put in for it again. There are just 60 tags for that hunt, but there are a few prior hunts. Whether good bulls are left over for us depends on how well the muzzle-loader hunt goes. I heard they slottered them last year. Someone told me the big bulls tuck into the canyons way up in the cliff country to rest and eat for winter. It is near imossible to get to them, but can be glassed up. I'm sure it will be fun, but tough....a meat hunt.