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Cool!

Please dont judge the entire hunting community by the elite wannabe attitude of the few on Coues Whitetail. Step away from this website you will see Vortex outsells Swarovski almost 10-1 (based on annual sales in North America). Reason is other than select hunting out west (especially Coues) most hunters have no need for Swarovski quality or outrageous price tag. Last time I checked, most of us ARE western hunters. Western states have a wide variation of habitats (rain forests to sand dunes). The best optics are always desirable. Nothing wrong with Vortex, IMO the basis of their success is pricing + VIP warranty. I buy used to avoid paying retail. For the cost of new premium Vortex products, I can obtain high end glass that will likely hold its value very well. I also believe that I get better optics for my $$$. Most high end manufacturers offer some type of warranty for secondary owners, I'm good with that.

1968, Rem 700 ADL .270. Cost $105.00 at Globe dept. store here in Phoenix. Washed dishes as a summer job when 12 years old to pay for it. One of my proudest moments.

Zeiss Conquest 15 X 56 are very good. Better than my 2004 Swaro 15 X 56. The Zeiss resolve better but I prefer the ergonomics of the Swaros. To be fair, the older Swaros do not have Swarodur coatings. I bought them used, could be the original owner scrubbed off some of the lens coatings during cleaning. All the top manufacturers use hardened coatings these days, a very desirable trait.

Products/manufacturers prove themselves over time. Reputations are earned, good or bad. Seems many Vortex owners opt to upgrade judging from the classifieds here on CWT.

Had a stash myself but made the decision to burn through them. Thinking some get "hotter" with age (kicked like a mule).

Congrats to you. Nice write up and heck of a buck.

Congrats on your first bow killed buck. Heck of an accomplishment.

+100, this is a great post

IIRC, Kemper Marley owned a huge chunk of the McDowell mtns. As development encroached the mountains,state & local governments decided to change the tax status of the land as it was not being actively grazed. Marley turned a bunch of goats loose in the mountains then claimed it was still agricultural/grazing use thus avoiding a tax increase. Not sure if this animal is a remnant of that original release or a pet that got loose. Either way, it's got to go.

Hmmmm. Do i know you? I also frequented that wash with the Daisy. Parents bought in the area (1960). Graduated PVHS in 74. Currently live about a 1/2 mile from the home I grew up in.

Yes it is a Samick Sage Samick makes a great bow. I've got 2 pricey Howatts and a Samick Red Stag. The Red Stag is my favorite.

Congrats on getting it done. Samick Sage?

Cool thread. When I was a kid we regularly found arrow heads in Indian Bend wash near 40th Street & Cactus here in Phoenix. Prior to development the wash was an impressive mesquite bosque where native Americans hunted. We did too but with BB guns.

I'm thinking the eastern part of the state will get hit hard tonight. Great news!

Seems like the eastern part of the state is not getting hit. Talked to a friend in Vernon mid-day today and no snow yet.

Seems when the Cards get all the hype from the media ........... they (Cards) apparently believe it. Getting hit in the mouth is what the Cards needed.

If you are patient you can find the a 65mm "big 3" used for a very reasonable price. A few weeks ago there was a Leica 77 APO for $1300 on Phoenix Craigslist.

AZGF will want to know about ANY feral goats or sheep especially if they are in or near bighorn habitat. The Silverbell herd mentioned is the reason why. MAKE THE CALL!

Great looking ram, congrats.

Cards got it done. For us long suffering Cardinal fans these are glory days. Looks like next weeks game with Seattle will be meaningless (unless Tampa Bay upsets Carolina). Meaningless or not, I still want to see the Cards put whuppin' on the Seahawks.

Outstanding!

The target panic cure thread has a lot of good info. The real issue is if you do find yourself doing "drive byes", STOP. Don't reinforce a bad habit. A mild case is much easier to deal with. Practice techniques that will get you back in control. A thumb release will likely help in the short term but panic can be learned with almost any aid. Best to work on the root cause.

Glad to hear he and the pilot are facing consequences for their actions. I'm still amazed that with all the prime, unmolested habitat he had access to he still chose to stomp on other landowners property rights. This guy is a piece of work.

Don't think the cartridge/bullet was the issue assuming you didn't shoot through brush. At best bobcats weigh 25#'s. Any body cavity or central nervous system hit is devastating in my experience.