Coues 'n' Sheep

I went out and dug through the "goodies" out on top of the shed and found this elk head.... I was not sure if we brought it when we moved. Now I'm glad it made it.... It looks as though the left side broke in velvet or just never grew...... but I love the top of his right.

By my buddy, Jason, shot a Bow Tech..... so did Colton. We joke and call them BowT-anchors! But they are good bows.... how ever the new modlel that one of my buddies now shoots is kinda spooky..... the cams "tweak" out of allignment at full draw...... and I think it has hand shock..... again i may be too picky......

Could that be a Mulie rack, Mike?

My son, Colton, and my huntin' Pard' Jason both took the "Switchback Challenge" this year...... they both bought the new Switchback XT.... OMG is that a Sweet bow! I used to whip both of them hands down when we would play "Chase the Knock" or "Tightest Group" on my back yard range..... Now they are my equals (or even beat me....rarely )... over Night!!! They were both shooting good bows before..... that is proof to me! And Troy...... you and I have been freinds for a Long time..... You have the potential to be an Excellent bow shot, I know this because you can pull pretty good groups with that old sucker you are shooting now. But, lets face it, you would not know good archery Equipment if it hit you between the eyes!!! ......."crappy Mathews"..... I say..... Stubborn Son of a Gun!

I enjoy not having to pull as much weight (bad shoulders) and I like a pretty heavy arrow (ACC 349)..... and yes, it truly is the feel..... I have never shot a smoother, more solid walled, or forgiving bow than the Mathews line (not all of them.... that new "Drenalin" bow SUCKS). I am very picky....now.... I just can NOT shoot a bow that has ANY hand shock..... it drives me nuts!! A lot of the guys I know don't care or notice,hand shock.... guess I am just sensitive... ....HaHa! I don't shoot a Mathews because I can't go buy something else or because of any money deals or savings...... only because I have shot a lot of bows and have never shot anything better. When I do.... I will change..... promise.

Amen!! Q2XL @ 270-276 fps & my Favorite...... the SWITCHBACK @ 278-282 fps!!!!!! Anything more than that is just Showin' Off!!!! Oh...and to my buddy, 'huntn coues'..... Troy m' boy......... your "Truth".... I mean 'Proof' is hangin' all over my living room walls...... You are way to good to shoot a Bear.... get on board.......here is a hint..... Catch Us If You Can!!!!!!

Well I can't tell you all how much I have enjoyed chasing down all the leads that you guys have given me....... .... It has been very educational. I ruled out Swaro...cost + not much selection. I kinda ruled out Zeiss..... but mustly cuz my guts told me to.... not for any one reason.... just because. If you go to the forms that RR directed me to.... those guys don't even talk about the kind of scopes we use... ... .... very educational. Oh... and BTW...... people are as choosy & opinionated about scopes as they are bows or rifles.... ...... I have come down to two scopes in two different "classes"..... based on their cost and perspective quality: Leupold VX-L 6.5-20x56 V&H...... Pros: Cost, low profile, very bright for a Leupold, lighter weight (24 oz) Cons: 20 power.... V&H reticle only effective at 20 power, no available zero stopper, repetitve zero.... will it always come back to a perfect zero? Night Force 3.5-15x50 NXS....... Pros: Many different reticle designs, available zero stopper (military and police personel only), severe toughness rating, lower power, Boasts to be "nearly" as bright as a Swaro... whatever that means...... Cons: Cost, weight (30 oz) Well.... that is my current status...... Because of different available programs..... I estimate that the Night Force would cost me nearly double what I might be able to obtain the Leupold (not retail) for. Any other Ideas....... ........ Anyone?

BaHaHaHaHaHa!!!!!! OMG...... Pull...Shoot....EXPLODE!!!!!! LMFAO!!! Gotta love a good sense of humor!!!! But maybe they are only....... Partly Shoddy Equipment!

Wow....... that 7100 cu in inernal frameis about $560.00 bucks! It would be perfect for all backpack hunts....esp. in Alaska and Canada! Might have to start savin' for one in case I draw my 14C Dall sheep tag next year!!!

So I've been checking out this VX-L...... the 6.5-20x 56 is available with varmint lines and turrets. That low mounting is great, , but how is its brightnes?? I have a Vari-X III on a 22-250 and does not even compare to the Swaro that I have.....

Sorry didn't mean too.....

I feel for ya, Man!!

OMG!! Where can a guy get a look at a pair of them?????

Oh Boy! I just finished off half of a pan of venison smothered in spaghetti sauce and mozzarella & parmesan cheese with garlic/herb pasta on the side...... ...... Just wanted to say that I was thinking about ya'll and how much all the "Coues Junkies" on this site would have enjoyed that Feast! Two less packages of coues deer steaks in the freezer, though....... Hope I draw the Rifle tag that I been wish for sooooo bad!!

Thanks RR! Wow that is a lot of info..... those are some great sites.

Thanks guys. How about the durability of the Zeiss? I have heard that it is... maybe not as tough as some of the others? And price wise it and the Leupold are pretty close..... The Swaro is of course the most expensive (except for US Optics....OUCH!).... and I can't beleive it but the Night Force is cheaper than the Swaro.... and has a lot of possitives.... The line, between enough.....and too much....... .... here in the real question lies.......

Coues'N' Sheep, Weren't you the guy looking for tips on new units to hunt. Aren't we getting a little greedy? Save some deer for the rest of us. http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...?showtopic=5118 Matty's 281, I am interested in how this bow shoots. That is really fast. Forgivability factors would be my concern with such a short bow with a really short brace height. One thing that I think should be number one in choosing a bow is all the factors that go in to shooting a bow before you release the arrow. How does it pull back. Is it smooth or are there dips and valleys? Does it feel stable under load? Does it have a solid wall? All these things combined with the noise and vibration post shot are important in making a pleasent shooting experience. Having a bow that is fun and easy to shoot is more important then fast numbers. It has been my experience that there is a trade off between "Fun Pleasent shooter" and an "extremely fast shooter". Bob Well put Bob. I think Brace height is very important in choosing any bow..... it really doesn't matter if you never shoot over 30 or 40 yds..... but down range shooting, which is very common in Western bow hunting, you will play heck pulling tight groups w/o a 7"+ brace height. I personally also will not shoot a hunting bow over 285 fps (preferably 275-280 fps)...... too much speed, also makes it harder to group down range. Speed is great in target bows..... but not so good for hunting....my $.02 worth. And Bob....... I am not greedy.... I am however always up for new challenges.

That is the "Truth"???? The "Truth" is....... that looks like a split limbed Mathews knock off!!!

Right on dude! I'm with ya! Every bow fits, every hunter differently. I have shot a lot of bows over the years and the Mathews just fits "me" best..... I hear the same thing from other guys about other bows. My feeling......... " If you don't have to try hard to shoot it...... and it makes you a better shot the very FIRST time you shoot it.... then it is the Bow for you." My Mathews has harvested, for the Book, 3 coues (1 top 10, & 2 top 100 and a Desert Sheep (was top 10....now top 15-20). That is why I am a believer! And your right!!!!! It is "the Nut behind the String"!!!!! Good luck with the new bow.

No offence Matty..... but it is a dbl cam bow of course it is fast..... just one problem....it is made by: Poorly Selected Equipment! One word.......... MATHEWS "CATCH US IF YOU CAN" LMFAO!!!!!! DISCLAIMER: I am just kidding....... no one needs to get all bowed up about it..... I am a Mathews guy through and through and just LOVE to stir "it" up with the guys I know..... So please enjoy your PSE.

That's why they make those little blue pills. Otherwise known as vitamin V. Party On!!!!! Woooooooo Hooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Hey, RR. I was BSin' with Eric (f/Ruffs) yesterday on the phone and I was braggin' up that Purdy Rifle you bought from over there. He thought that was pretty cool! Anyhow, sure can't wait to here how well she shoots for ya!

What time should Cheri and I be there You'll have to rustle your own!! Private party, old buddy!! You should remember..... us "young'uns" celebrate differently than the "older'uns"!!!!!!

My Bride promised to make anything I wanted for my Valintine Supper tonight...... it's gunna be Venison Parmesan and pasta!!!!! I am droolin' already! Don't forget to Spoil the Wife a little today, Fellers! In our own minds, it makes up for all the days we have been gone huntin'!!!!

Done Deal, wetmule. Chris says he will see you on Saturday. Thanks for hooking him up!