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Nose bumping with the 113 in cold weather is marginal. I did disassemble one of the heads and remove some of the "goo", it definitely helped with the "nose bump". PIA to disassemble, factory used thread locker. Make sure you've got tight fitting tools should you decide to take it apart. If you're only using binoculars (no spotter) I'd recommend the 111. Pans much easier. Remember, these heads are Chinese manufacture ......

I've purchased and use this head (2 of them). It is adequate. Somewhat stiff, the fluid action varies depending on temperature. It's a decent head for the $$$ but I'd recommend spending more if using the head for video. The "fluid" feature is somewhat overstated, especially in cold weather.

Thank you for posting a touching tribute to a fine young man. Prayers for his family & friends.

Very nice buck, great smile too!

Congrats on your bear. A well earned trophy.

Pleasantly surprised by the turnaround, hard to believe it's the same team we saw last week. I'll take it! Now if the Cats can knock off Stanford .............. looks like another tough outing so far.

That is an absolute beast! Big o'l 5x5's are very impressive. I'd take one in a heartbeat although I've never really seen one.

I've never seen one personally but I believe the best 5X5 in the B&C book is 380+.

Very nice, thx for posting it up!

Done.

AZ schools stinkin' tonight. Cats looked bad, Devils ............ worse. I'd hoped the hype both teams had received was valid.

Hope the Cats can whip UCLA. Can't take the wailing, gnashing of teeth, etc from the Cat faithful when they lose.

Very nice, thx for posting.

#1. B&C desert muley from sw az (with my recurve) #2. 129" coues buck (buddy has a 128") #3. Ibex #4. Osceola gobbler #5. Cow tuna trip SSW of Cabo #6. AZ antelope tag

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Scent "killer" products do work to a point. Obviously, they only reduce scent. Exhaled air is always present. Bacteria cultures in your pits, groin etc. begin multiplying as soon as you get out of the shower. Beyond keeping a favorable wind, I've done a few things over the years to reduce my scent profile. 1) Clean clothes and a clean body as much as is practicable. 2) Scent killer pump spray (commercial or homemade) 3) "Tea", I'll take the dominant plant (pine, juniper, spruce), pick needles, leaves or whatever. Make a tea out of it. Put the tea in a pump squirt bottle. Squirt myself, pack, bow, boots, etc. with the tea. 4) When I get tight into game, I will sometimes pick some grass & chew it thinking it could reduce my breath odor.

Had not seen that video before. Big ol bull, thx for posting.

Could be your cam caught someone in a compromising position. They in turn handled it best they could.

Assuming 4x4, Chevy will probably ride better. Ford front end will hold up longer.

Congrats to your buddy on his 1st deer. You probably should've posted the photo when you created the thread. The title & text without the photo was puzzling.

+1

Lots of good broadheads these days both mechanical and fixed. Assuming you're going on an EAB hunt, I'd recommend you make a decision soon, especially if you choose to shoot a fixed head. Mechanical heads can require some bow tuning too.

I always strive for a relaxed shot + an amazing follow through. Covers a lot of form flaws.

Volumes have been written to answer the questions you pose in a single paragraph. I'll try to keep my response short. Personally, I don't call much. If the elk are talking, why should I? Despite what call manufacturers tell you, successful "calling" is about 80% knowing the elk and their habits and 20% making the correct sounds. Most called bulls are young, lonesome elk. Sitting water is a great strategy for taking an elk. Likely, when the time comes, you'll have a very makeable shooting opportunity. You'll also get to interact with fellow elk hunters at said water source. Elk season is the quickest two weeks of any hunters life. A "no quit" attitude is your best ally. You can lick your wounds when it's over. Good luck.

Outstanding! I dream about bucks like that ..... but I've never seen one.