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Price reduced, could be a gift and someone's brand new bow case for Christmas.

I would guess that he "anchored" the deer, as in dead right there. Also commented to follow this post out of curiosity as I have taken 3 "anchor shots" on 3 different animals in the past year with this bullet from 90-400 yards with a slow little creedmoor.

I've been researching poles and have had trouble settling on a specific model for some time. I'd like to buy once and cry once. I know these have been discussed in the past but now that more people have been using and upgrading trekking poles in recent years, I'd appreciate the wisdom of CWT on the topic.

Congratulations on the pup and good luck with her.

Good thread. Bump They have been mentioned several times but the cheap cut proof gloves are great to use when processing critters in the field, for protection but also the grip creates less hand fatigue, less cleanup and more piece of mind.

I was in the don't need 'em crowd but thinking they are a good idea long term. I used some cheap Amazon ones 2 weeks ago and wished I had some on my hunt last year.

Cork grip and other - Many say it is the most important feature. The upgrade to cork often comes with weight. Thoughts on cork or other? Thanks!

Weight and Carbon vs. Aluminum - Carbon is typically lighter but is aluminum stronger, is there enough reason to believe it should last longer or is it more useful for some other reason? How much do you think you would notice a pair of 10oz sticks vs 18oz sticks? Other carbon benefits?

Pole Style - I liked the idea of the Z pole setup, thinking without adjustment, there is less to fail. I imagine when using a tarp system in the backcountry, adjustability really shines. No adjustment also equates to weight savings. How often do these higher end pole locks fail in the field and thoughts on a fixed pole height? Black Diamond for example has a hybrid model ("FLZ"), z style with one adjustment, pack down to 14", best of both worlds?

Thank you, everyone. I decided to pack out the lion whole because I was keeping all of the head, hide and meat anyway, there really wasn't any weight to shed. The meat is outstanding. I had lion 3 times within the first 7 days, having only a couple small straps left and all the quarters were processed for burgers and tacos.

Great buck, congrats to your pops.

Congratulations and welcome back, great buck.

I do a poor man sous vide on all my individual deer fillet dinners in a pot while monitoring the temp. Following to eventually take it to the next level.

Dang I'm hungry and just liked all these photos. Well done without any pun intended.

I have taken some of my best tactical naps in a swinging tree, just have to get the safety strap right.

I started many years ago with a magnum (7mm RM) to make sure I could cover all Arizona big game, then picked up a .223 for predators and was in similar shoes to yours. I wanted to enjoy shooting more with a deer-capable round while getting more experience reloading. I have since purchased 2 calibers in between, one requires wearing a flat-brimmed hat weighing in right at 7# scoped and the other is a .243. Both are extremely affordable rifles that still shoot sub-MOA on my bad days. I don't plan on hunting with my magnum again until I have a bull elk or bison tag. IMO, your .308 can fill that niche if needed and you will enjoy shooting so much more on something like mentioned above.

I'm interested based on location?

These 2 spikers also woke me up from an advanced tactical nap 25 feet up in a tree on the August opener just after noon this year.

Great seller.

I shot my first big game animal after it woke me up from a tactical nap. I am in full support.

TNF Stage 1 extended through October.

Wow. Fantastic job, Emma! I can't imagine it gets any better than that. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Excellent.

Yours. I'll give you a shout today! Thx.