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    I purchased my first bow about a year and a half ago and have become addicted to the sport. I have a G5 Quest hammer which claims an IBO speed around 315 fps. Today I shot through a chronograph and got a consistent speed of 270 fps. My draw lenght is 29.5 out of a max of 30 for the bow. I am also pulling the bows max at 70 lbs. I haven't added anything to the string that would slow it down. I was also just down at the pro shop the other day where we paper tuned it.

     

    Should I be getting more more speed out of my bow than I am seeing? I'd love any thoughts or suggestions.

     

    Thanks

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    Im sorry I don't have any bullets to spare, but I do have some advice. I just worked up some 185 grain berger vld hunting bullets in my 300 ultra mag. I used 91 grains of h1000 and seated them at 3.660. I got a muzzle velosity of 3165, and shot a really good 3 shot 400 yard group 1.8" at 400 yards. It wasnt my best group at 100 yards but was my best at 400. I had another load that shot one hole groups at 100 yards but was around 10" at 400. So test them at range, just because it shoots great at 100 yards doesn't mean it will down range. Bergers seem to group at mid and long range better than any other hunting bullet i have tried.

     

    Great tips, thanks!

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    I just purchased a bolt action Marlin 22 caliber long rifle for my son who is turning 8 in a few weeks. I figured this would be a great way to get him started and practicing shooting before he can start hunting in a couple of years. I was going to (and still may) mount a Simmons 3-9x32 Mag Riflescope to it. They run in the neighborhood $50 at most retailers.

     

    I was looking through Bass Pro’s Fall Classic add today and notice they have a similar looking scope made by Bear Creek for $30. Is anyone familiar with Bear Creek? I have never heard of them before. Also does anyone have another good 22 long rifle scope they might recommend. Keep in mind this is going on top of a 22 long rifle for plinking and not on top of a long range hunting rifle.

     

    Thanks

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    I have and use both the Swing Blade and a Havalon knife. I find they compliment each other very well. With the Havalon being so small and light it is nothing to throw in my pack, while I put the Swing Blade on my waist.

     

    I shot a nice bull last fall and was really glad to have both.. The Swing Blade was awesome for opening him up and cleaning him out. But the sharpness and the ease of changing blades rather than sharpening while caping and skinning were great. As I started butchering I broke a couple if the thin Havalon blades so switched back and forth depending on my butchering needs.

     

    I have many knives but these are the two that will be in my gear again this fall.

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    I had a similar problem when I switched from 100 grain Montecs to 125 grain, for my elk hunt last year. I had to adjust the rest/pins to compensate. I since re-tuned for the 100 grain and went back to the 100 grain Montecs...for now. I am considering a good expandable for deer and pigs. Keep in mind that you may have an issue shooting some expandables through the ground blind mesh window.

     

    Thanks for the suggestion. I hadn't considered the possible mesh problem.

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    Thanks for the suggestions. I wish moving the 30 yard pin was as simple as it would seem. But it is not just the 30 yard pin. It is also the 40, 50, and 60 yard pins. Under normal circumstances, not a big deal. But when you recently sliced the skin, muscle, and tendons down to and away from the tibia and fractured your tibia, simple tasks become a bit more difficult.

     

    I'm not complaining, just looking for suggestions of feasible solution given my situation and time to prepare.

     

    Thanks

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    I’m getting ready for my Coues hunt at the end of the month and am starting to shoot my broadheads more and my field points less in practice as the hunt get closer. I have been using G5 Montecs as I love the reliability, strength, of sturdiness of the fixed blade Montec. I have noticed that at 20 yards my groupings and with both field points and broadheads are dead on and even. However, as I increase my distance to 30 yards my Montec tipped arrows are lifting a bit and shooting 1-2 inches higher than the field points.

     

    My dilemma lies in how to compensate for this difference given my short time to prepare for the hunt. I was pretty badly beat up in an ATV accident a couple of months ago that required surgery on my knee. I will be off of the crutches by opening day and mobile enough to where I can get in and sit a blind over water. However, for a long period of time I was out of it, and unable to pick up my bow until last week. While I am now able to shot in my basement, I would be hard pressed to get to the 3D range or do the kind of shooting I would like to fine tune my sights with the Montecs. Here are the options I am considering:

    • Should I stick with the Montecs and just am slightly lower if shooting greater distances?
    • Should I try a mechanical broadhead? If I try a mechanical broadhead I am once again semi limited in selection as I shoot 125 grain and only see a couple of options at the 125 grain.

    I have a knowledgeable friend that has been shooting a lot longer than I who suggested trying a Swhacker mechanical broadhead, but I haven’t seen them in the 125 grain. Anyone have any thoughts or suggestions for me?

     

    Thanks

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    I had the same problem as you with the eye deal. Try the minox 15's , best glass for the price... I think you can buy a brand new pair with life time warranty for 800 bucks

     

    I have never used the Minox but have heard great things about the glass and the warranty service. I am a Vortex guy myself, but if they don't work for you give the Minox a try.

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    I have started do my own loading over the past year, and have slowly been working my way through and fine tuning rounds for different calibers. I am just now getting ready to start loading for my 300 RUM but would like to avoid buying a full box of 100 bullets for the different grain bullets I am interested in trying out.

     

    I’m looking for something like a dozen match grade VLD hunting bullets in each of the following grains:

     

    185 gr

    190 gr

    210 gr

     

    Please let me know if you have a few you would sell at a reasonable price

     

    Also, to this point in my hunting career I am not a super long range guy and really don’t shoot much over 500 yards. So, any suggestions or advice for loading this caliber with these bullets would be greatly appreciated. I was able to get some good starting data from Walt Berger to get me started.

     

    Thanks

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    Vortex Skyline 20-60x80 Spotting Scope (straight).

     

    I bought this scope for my bull elk hunt this past fall but shot my bull so quick into the hunt that this scope never left the cabin. It is in new condition. I have the box and all of the original packaging. I paid $500 for this scope last October. Check it out at:

     

    http://www.vortexoptics.com/product/vortex-skyline-20-60x80-straight-spotting-scope

     

    Please text or email any questions.

     

    Sean

    rossislider@hotmail.com

    602-524-297three

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