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I don't see finding many deer bedded in bushes at 1k yds with 8x and even 10x is a stretch. Heck even with 15x those suckers are still dang near invisible. my $0.02 if you are going with 1 pair then get 10x. Free hand use a walking stick to stop any shaking.

I carry 12's now and a big ol 85 spotter if the terrain warrants it. I can pretty much get by with just the 12's but they are swaros, bank breakers. I would look for a spotter like the Minox suggested, good deal and light weight, or maybe the small vortex or gold ring.

Addicted, what tires are you running? Those look good!

My $0.02! Both scopes are 21 oz so there is no weight difference by going smaller and the HS will hold its value better. I had my daughter using the PST on her rifle and she was great with it. If it were me I would get adjustable turret as suggested, you don't have to use it but will want to and it will hold its value better. If you are doing any brush busting that is the only reason to go down to 4x, 6x is a PITA if you are in close like everyone mentioned. extra free advice... lots of practice on the trigger is more important than a lot of range time. My girls sit or lie in the house on the floor and practice picking up very small items in the back yard and then releasing the trigger. Sitting, prone, etc. disclaimer: check the gun 10 times, start with no bolt in the chamber, don't point it at any critters 2 or 4 legged, etc. My girls were blessed to go on a guided hunt and the guides said they were better than most of their clients. Easily found the target, new exactly what to expect when we were working with them to adjust focus and elevation and were very comfortable behind the rifle. Both of them got their deer and loved the adventure.

We used to go out there when we were kids but now it is too hard to tell what is Res and private. Some good spots for a few things, good luck!

Hmmm... I think you have to state whether you are after a short term "I don't want to be a fat @ss!" program or long term leaning out that is sustainable. Going into ketosis works but so do just about all diets if you are disciplined. I don't think the high fat diet is an easy long term lifestyle change, short term "Pass the dang bacon!".

Agreed but sugar us evil and causes so many problems I always so "more power to you" when someone decides to cut out the sugar. And no I am not great at practicing what I preach. I ended up joining a cross fit gym, 2 weeks into it now. I like the work outs by my shoulder is a mess so all the overhead stuff is killing me or not possible on a few days. I will keep pushing and if it doesn't get better I may need to shuffle off to a doctor. Getting old sucks!

Awesome rig! good luck with sale!

Thanks Keith for opening your home and for all the work that went into your amazing light show. Great looking bears as expected and a lot of other cool rugs and mounts. Our little girl had a great time playing and meeting Santa!

I was looking at the P610, the review says the 900 is a "large" camera but I am not sure how much bigger that means that the 610.

This is great info! I always assumed it would cost thousands to video a hunt well and did not realize a $300 camera could make great videos and long range. I am definitely going to try and have one of these for next season.

:blink: that is a monster...

I use a short harris and a longer one. I almost always have the longer one for hunting because nearly every critter I have shot has required me to shoot sitting due to high grass, bushes, and other junk that gets in the way.

AZBowhunter you can pull in Google Earth files for many of the apps. The process for loading them into an iPhone or Android are different so you will have to Google how to save and load .gpx files and then search the same for instructions in the app. I used MotionX successfully in Mexico on a coues hunt in the past. You may have to download/upload quite a few tiles to cover your area.

Great job! Temo always puts on a great hunt. We have done that drive the last couple of years and you are not kidding about the adventure up and down those mountains. Nice pictures!

Awesome! I got tired of chasing a couple around Roosevelt lake two years ago. They were like quail run up on the bank and fly a couple of hundred yards at a time. Weird for a goose!

God Bless! I hope he has a full recovery.

Here is what I am kicking around, starting this week. I need to get my butt back in shape enough to have a real goal for the Holidays so I can try and get back into some kind of routine. This bodyweight work out seems to be on a lot of men work out links. 3 sets 12-15 reps, rest between each superset 30 seconds 1ATuck Jump 1BPush-up 2A Squats 2B Mountain climbers 3A Tricep dips 3B Glute bridge (goofy looking chick exercise so I will sub with flags) 4A Jump plank 4B Superman Cool down with the old cat/cow and some hamstring stretches because sitting at a desk and on airplanes is quickly giving me the posture of quasimoto. I will add lunges and a little cardio/sprint work. Personally I think the lunges (which suck) are probably the best thing for carrying a pack (lateral and horizontal). Stability when walking seems pretty key. Writing it down here so I feel some obligation and in case anyone else is looking for reasonable place to get things started.

We have almost the exact same rifle so I will save you a bunch of time. 70gr of Ramshot Magnum 168gr Nosler LRAB CCI Large Rifle primer ~2,950 My max OAL was 3.83 and my final OAL was 3.815 5 coues, 2 mulies, and one bear from 250yds out to 550yds so far and all one and done so I am pretty happy and this is my favorite rifle of all time. Have fun!

They look great.

They really need to bring back the fork or better rule! I see more spikes than anything killed and I a not knocking anyone but it would be nice to see more of them grow up.

I have seen or shot a lot of different ones in AZ we get a lot of variety just not in huge numbers. I have seen cinnamon teal on two occasions but not that I could get a shot at or out of season. I have yet to see a drake wood duck but would probably pick that as my number one. I shot a picture perfect pintail but my good buddy helped out by ringing its neck to dispatch it before I could stop him. I also shot a Goldeneye I wish I would have mounted but didn't because it was a hen or I could have been working on a drake/hen display with a cool looking duck. Harlequin or hooded merganser would be at the top of the list but them showing up here would be an accident. I didn't get out last year and probably won't this year.

I agree! I think there have been past great years but now with everyone able to get their 10 seconds of fame on the forums, facebook, and all of the hunting sites we actually get to see all of these amazing animals. This year just happened to be a banner year for antler growth on top of the easy access to publicity.

I would say like any rifle with good components the pieces are worth more than the total. The FN mausers are the collectible more sought after actions. Being built in Spain is probably a premium if it is a shotgun and not so much for a rifle. The stock is very nice and that is a good custom barrel, new each is probably $300 - $400 but as all of us learn when we build a rifle 1+1 usually equals 1 or 1 1/2. Check out the gun auction sites to see what they are going for "santa barbara 98 mauser" should get you a ton of search hits. If you have shot the gun and have the targets to show it shoots lights out (good chance) then it may be worth a bit more if you post the results with your add. I don't know a lot about older rifles there are a lot of guys that know more about older guns and actions on this site than i do but I hope this helps.

Here is Dave's website and phone# http://www.dvhcustomguns.com/ 480-892-9630