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I have the tactical one and it is sturdy, nice for the ability to change the head from shooting to optics and very adjustable. We have killed deer on the thing out to 500 yards. So the bad: They are noisy to carry because the legs bang against each other, not terrible nose just annoying. The legs come loose so loctite is probably a good idea on the levers because once loose in the field you can't get them to stop sliding back in. The optics head has a lot of play in it so it is difficult to get it set on a critter like a good tripod head. May be a way to add an "O" ring in there to tighten it up but I have not tried yet. I don't want to turn anyone off they are a good setup. I just want to let you know after 4 years of use what I think could be improved. My first choice would be a good tripod that is sturdy enough to use a Triclawps on and a good head but you start looking at a pretty good investment over the Bogpod system.

What DB said! Barrel, cheek pc, break, rail add up pretty quick.

Ghost, thanks for the heads up I deleted some old PM's. This was a hunt my dad set up with a friend north of Presidio so pretty close to the border. I offered to to pass his info along on the site but he said he couldn't take more hunters. It is a small family run outing that they only do very part time. We got very lucky to go fairly last minute. Hunting in Texas seems to be frustrating. A ton of private land and not many people taking hunters unless they charge a ton of money. We heard story after story of great hunting and when we asked they said well we don't really take hunters just friends and family. If he changes his mind I will shoot you a PM.

I am pretty sure that is the key to the "Fortress of Solitude" now all you need is a trip to the north Pole! Take your gun, make it a polar bear hunt combo!

I like the idea for scouting. Not sure about dragging your rifle or bow around and a pack, and that trailer would just be a way for me to jack up the bike and myself because at some point I am going to try a trail that is far too rough... I am smart like that!

Awesome! I saw a lot of boats out looking for them. One of the guys said it was pretty good on Friday but the clouds rolling in slowed everything down. I will probably hit pleasant this week and try and get back to rosie once it warms up again.

Yep that will do it! Great looking hammer of a rifle. GLWS

Good try! Kind of sucks you got hit with the weather change so all the fish are probably hunkering down. If it gets warmer next week may be good with the full moon.

Jmy next purchase will be the FHF as well, looks great.

We got on the water around 9:00 and started fishing right by the windy hill ramp. After about 30min dad landed a really nice one on a spinner, around 3lbs. After that nothing for a couple hours. We finally started catching a few more before noon. Most were on spinners throwing right into haevy cover, almost all hits were after the lure cleared or fell from a branch. All were good 2-3 pound fish. I caught a couple on a shallow running sexy shad before evening. Ended up with 11 fish but it felt slow, we never hit em 3 or 4 in a row in any area. I saw one giant toad of a fish at the very back of a cove but it cruised right by the lure. No top water bite even when we saw shad get busted and we tried. I shot one common carp with the bow, did not see any buffalo. The commons were grouped up in a few of the coves but still very skittish.

Wow great Rams. We never could get a shot at a big one. It is a much tougher hunt than I thought it would be. Very similar to my bighorn hunt. A lot of ridges and cliffs where people should not be walking. Can't wait to do it again!

Awesome! We just went on an Audad hunt last week. Great hunt.

Sounds good! Will report back tomorrow.

Yep, get a Harris. I tried the caldwell and a few others, one that looks awesome but the Harris simply works and does not give me any issues to have to think about.

The black & white of the Canyon should be sold as a poster!

Good stuff! Kids holding their first fish are the best pictures!

Do you know what it weighs and is it a LA or SA? thanks!

Your best bet is to follow the directions from Redding: Search "bushing selection" on their site and you will get a step by step. After you do this then call them, they are extremely helpful and will give you the best answer for your desired outcome. This will take all of 10 minutes, maybe, and make things easier on you than any trial and error. I would have pasted the link but the site won't let me for some reason.

What a beast! GLWS!

Carbon fiber arrows are worth it in my opinion, stiffer seem to fly better. I prefer the Gene Davis tips they are so solid and hold like nothing else. I use slides but have adapted to using them with a swivel so there is no line twist.

I have had a number and all have their issues, there does not seem to be a perfect answer. I will try the Badlands next as well, at least it is closed and the binos seem easy to remove for use. I currently have the Kuiu one and it has little pockets on the side but it still seems to pull on my neck more than just the suspender type. There are a few others that look good but I would give the Badlands a go.

Anyone have any feedback or input on an FFL in the East Valley? Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert area would be best. I used Guns Etc but the cost was pretty steep and not as convenient as I had hoped. No bashing just looking for other options. Thanks for any help!

you guys are killing me!

Time to burn some camo!

I am not convinced just shooting your bow is the best advice. Find some way to work out and get shoulder and back work in so you work both sides. Being out of balance just causes problems down the road. Besides you will need mus-skulls on both sides to carry out all the critters you kill. Do some dead lifts, cleans, and rows not just a bunch of dumbbell exercises like jazzercise. That pack will be noticeably lighter the next time out. okay.. flame on!