Willyhunts2

I'm guessing this time on Monday someone on here will be saying MY CARD GOT HIT!!!!!!!!!

Tjhunt2, you have had a crazy long streak of elk tags like 20 years or something right? You know you will draw again! Good luck to you and everyone else this year, unless your the guy that draws September archery bull hunts 3 years in a row then bad luck to you haha!

March 25 10:00 am

Sweet good find!

Ya bonus points mean nothing. I know a guy who's son drew a sweet bull tag with 0 points last year. Look up 2 posts hahaha

Looks look a pic you would see in a magazine. Awesome!

I saw that one to

If you decide to spend money on rings there is no need to lap. This is debatable of course but matched rings will be true, some people will still lap for insurance and piece of mind. Good luck with your project!

I would start with good glass and good base/rings. If your scope isn't rock solid nothing else matters. Just like everything else that has been said bed and float for sure and find a load that will shoot good out of your gun after that. I bought a barrel from Bryce Canyon who has already chimed in on this and have been building this rifle for over a year and about 2500 to 3 grand deep but that's because I am setting it up exactly how I want it. You can get your 30-06 shooting good without spending to much. If it was me I would start with scope, rings, and base though.

Wow I really thought that pig had a deformed head on its butt at first, that is a freaky pic.

Ya those elk learned what the hoochie mama was years ago. Would have better luck hollering asking the bull politely to walk within range for a shot.

I was just thinking the same thing. Curious to see how many people went to any of these meanings. Before everyone jumps on me, I didn't go and I'm fine with the price increase.

That's a dandy! Did you use a cape from a recent buck I'm guessing?

I've had the worse experiences with Nikon that I will never give them another cent. Their warranty sucks and it's like pulling teeth dealing with them. My dad bought a range finder used it two times in a year then sat in the closet. Few days after the warranty expires they say it will cost 50 dollars more to fix than the original purchase price. Same thing happened with the wife's camera, yes I bought a Nikon when I said I wouldn't. Used one time lost charger. Bought new charger and screen does not turn on. Took it back and they said basically screw us. Might just be bad luck for me I don't know. I have had cheap scopes and finally bought the viper hd and like it, nothing like the high dollar ones out there but for 900 it's more than worth it to me. Check out all the reviews you can find and look into company warranties to! I'm bashing Nikon because of my experience but there are people that love their products for sure.

Congrats on the pig and cool pics.

Bump for a good range finder. I have one and its awesome.

Nice bucks and sheds!

If you are hunting an area next to a road or well traveled by people hit the mouth call and sound like something they probably haven't heard the day before. I have had luck with electronic calls in areas less traveled by people and mouth calls work best for me over all. If I'm out to call predators exclusively I kind of do it like I'm deer hunting. I get to a good glassing point around a water source then usually climb down 100 yards so I'm not skyline and call for a good 30 minutes. Like fulch said keep calling if you shoot one or even miss cause they will keep coming. A 3d or leafy suit will help a lot to.

This gun is just about done. Rem 700, sendero barrel. Was going to start with 160 grain accubonds, IMR 7828 ssc 85 grains. I always hear this caliber, and barrel especially, are all about heavier bullets but haven't talked to anyone personally that have shot lighter bullets. So any input about your experiences would be appreciated.

If I didn't buy the viper for the same price last year I would have jumped on this! Shouldn't last long.

All I have been buying lately has been vortex. Their warranty is best in the biz from what I hear over and over again but have yet to send anything back to them so don't know personally. I have had to call about a few issues and the customer service is great compared to Nikon and bushnell for sure. As far as zeiss goes awesome scopes and binos but I've never bought anything from them. Vortex has been an up and rising company these last 5 years, they made a name for themselves and prices are starting to show it too.

This kid has saved up money and is willing to work for the rest of what he doesn't have to make it happen. Good for you and I hope you reach your goal!

Ya they have been open for a while and nobody is ever in there. They need to advertise. Tons of stuff. Mostly see people buying feed for there animals over anything else. Lots of stuff in that store.

Never heard of the elegant quail. That's a sweet looking bird. Good pics!

No game and fish equals no animals. You wouldn't be able to hunt anymore. You and then the next guy might be honest sportsman but the fact is plenty are not. As the price of everything in life goes up why wouldn't app fees go up to? If that's the case why are we still not buying 5 cent cheese burgers at McDonald's? Love them or hate them it can get spendy especially if your one of these dudes that draw elk every year, but the app fees arnt outrageous.