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Here is some objective and measured testing of 2007 bows: http://www.archeryevolution.com/pdf/2007Fa...ArcheryTalk.pdf

Normally I choose a bullet that I want to use and look in the manuals for powders that give the higher velocities with a good load density (~90%) without having to compress the charge. Starting 5% below max, shoot groups of three in 0.5 gr increments over the chrongraph. I will choose the best combination of velocity and accuracy, then vary that load by +/- 0.2gr, shooting groups of 5. I'd rather have more accuracy than an extra 50-100 fps. Then I will vary the seating depth. With the 6.5 WSM that had no load data, I loades one round with the chosen bullet and powder increasing by 1 grain each round, and shot over a chronograph until I reached my target velocity ot the velocity increase taperd off. I let this be max, dropped back down a couple of grains and worked up in 0.5 grain increments, 3 rounds per charge, to shoot for accuracy and over a chrongraph. Shoot groups of 5 with +/- 0.2 gr. With the best, then I vary the seating depth. I have tried using different primers in the load, but have not seen much difference in group size for a hunting rifle. Has anyone used the Audette ladder system at 300 yards or OCW method to develop loads? http://www.mikeswillowlake.com/ladder%20test.htm http://home.earthlink.net/~dannewberry/dan...ment/index.html http://home.earthlink.net/~dannewberry/dan...opment/id1.html http://practicalrifler.6.forumer.com/a/ocw...ut_post363.html

I ain't shot it yet, but supposed YOU did. What would you do? Many of us dream of shooting a monster buck, but what if you actually got Godzilla? Tell your closest hunting bud sworn to secrecy that you got a nice buck, and let your modesty/personal satisfaction prevail? No one knows but you and him. Enter it and have it panel scored to honor the trophy, and remain an anonymous hunter (if you could get by without releasing your name)? Publish your story in the trophy mags? Sell it to Cabelas, Bass Pro, or a private collector, get a reproduction made for your wall, and use the money to take a dream hunt? Sell the trophy and donate the money to charity? Are you prepared for the publicity, security and personal attacks on legality that would go with the trophy?

I think anyone would be dancing around like a little kid with your success. Congrats!

Jody completed the trifecta for the Beck family with this awesome November buck. http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...ic=7507&hl=

Amanda, You definitely had an exceptional hunt to remember. An enjoyable story and accompanying pics. I like that right side, and he doesn't look all that short (the antlers, not Scott, I know how tall he is ) His legs (the buck's again) almost look piebald. Big CONGRATS to ya! Did you get to the dwellings and take some pics? Doug~RR

I have always used handloads in the rifles taken coues hunting. In 270Win, it was a 130&140 Ballistic Tip. In 280Rem, it was a 150 Ballistic Tip. In 7RemMag, it was a 150 Ballistic tip and 140 Partition. In 260Rem, it was a 129 SST. In 300WSM, it was a 150TSX and 180Accubond. This year in a 6.5WSM, it is a 130 Scirocco. I have always gotten better accuracy with handloads, although I still try lots of factory ammo for grins. With handloads, one can choose the bullet one wants to use. I enjoy experimenting and the search for that optimal handload, even when I have one or a few already. Doug~RR

CRS disorder. I think the old toothpaste tubes we grew up with used to be lead layered. Recall that was a source of lead foil to weight tied flies. Heck, I can't remember, but I don't have any cavitites.

Guess ya shouldn't put in with the regular draw, and just wait for the leftover tags

I have heard that Masengill douche works well also; possibly due to the acid in the vinegar. Guess I should buy some for the dogcare box. Supposed to be some stuff called Natures Miracle at the pet stores that works real well.

Mix a cup of baking soda and 1/4 cup liquid soap (like Dawn) with a bottle of hydrogen peroxide, and wash her well. She probably got hit in the face, so wash her head, neck and chest well to get rid of the oils. I have done Rica a few times. Guess she thinks she's chasing a black and white cat.

Dallas, that's a HOOOT . I'll let you know if I see your name in the obits.

Took a pedal to the wetlands here at Kachina to catch the sunset. Unfortunately, there were too many clouds to the west for some good color, but this was the best I was given looking back east. Lots of mallards and a few geese on the ponds, but can't hunt here .

You might try listing the exhaust and tranny on Craigslist.

Good luck. Hope USGS gets to register the seismic thud when he hits the ground. Doug~RR

Danielle, GHsFirstGirl, got a nice coues on her October hunt.

Tony, The pics are posted of the 205 incher. cool buck. http://blog.atkinsonexpeditions.com/2007/11/ What is the background behind your buck's name, Fuego?

Gee, what happened to the lat/long coordinates on the google earth pic? I could have sworn they were there when I got up to get a pencil and paper. Congrats. Should make a fine looking european mount.

He does have those devil horns in addition to one normal brow tine. Neat. Guess if you painted the stock red, you could call your rifle the International Harvester

What has he been using and did they shooot well? Might consider Federals with the 165 TSX, 180 Partition or Bear Claw. Don't be shocked at ammo prices as metal prices have drastically increased. Only a week before elk season to get it sighted in. Good luck on your hunts.

It is very fine table fare. I have not had any elk that even comes close. Yellow eye rockfish ist sehr gut. DOug~RR

If he had been making journeys down to the alfalfa fields, he should be real tasty. Now for some geese?

Ajohunter's coues buck was taken opening morning. Eric's camp filled 7 of 9 tags (edited numbers, see below).

Those management bucks are better than most around here in 7. Will be waiting for pics after you "harvest" him with your John Deere Winchester.