Big or Bust

I figured this would be a great thread as there appears to be some foodies here. I'll start. Chime in... Homemade pizza from start to finish, spinach pesto is the sauce...

You talking about me bud? Lol... Morning 3 they just wouldn't focus. Not even close just randomly. Unusable. Going back to Swaro tomorrow. Unreal....

You either need to edit this post or your first one as they are opposite ends of the "top notch" spectrum..... Pick an opinion for the world to see...

Super awesome buck. Tyne is a great dude but no clue what your answers mean to my measurement questions. Lol

I'm running an Aziak...

You are saying the first 2 mass measurements on each beam was over 8" for a total of 32" with 42" of total mass? If that's the case the final 4 mass measurements average 2.5"? Beam doesn't suggest that whatsoever. Are your #'s correct?

Lots of dealers just got them in late last week. I know of at least 3 guys who will be finally getting their mitts on them this week, including myself....grin

What is the weight of the rifle as it sits in that picture?

Took a few years to figure out this unit. Not a good unit. Scouted a big buck this summer. Saw him 2 days before season but not again for 3 days during season. Crafty old sucker. Bears like flies. Not for the faint of heart unit. It sucks. Big buck scouted. Caught this buck stretching at 130 PM, 20 minutes after my nap, Day 2 of 5 of hunt but day 5 for me as NM has 5 day seasons and I got there early. Thought he was my big guy and he was in a good spot for an open sighted muzzleloader with very few deer in this unit. Gotta go get there in case I said. Got setup at 75 yards after a sporty stalk. Great setup with some rocks in front, perfect. I still couldn't tell exactly what he was as he was tight in the trees with 83 degree highs. But I was hoping he was my guy as this area was smack in the middle of the big guys home range. Opportunities are not many in NM for sure.... Sat on him for 4 hours at 75 yards and still couldn't ID what exactly he was other than a good buck. Finally, he got up to feed a bit and I realized he wasn't the big guy but dang with a big wind storm coming in and at 75 yards I assessed him fast and said he's pretty good. He wouldnt turn so I shot him hard, hard quarter to. Shot him at 75 with a 275 grain Barnes. Heart shot him but I didn't know with the BH 209 smoke . He went a full 100 yards and it was a bloodbath. No idea how he went that far. He's got ear and brisket wrinkles and his teeth match that. He's at least 6 I think if not older. Maybe older. He's likely as good as he's gonna get, likely. I'm happy with him even though the big boy is a class above. Inspired by Kev...

Nice man...

Beauties!

Your buck is a giant dude... Great job....

I only use it for relatively short type shots when another type of rest isn't an option but I have not noticed POI changes. I agree with Kevin's foreend comments...

That's him....

It's honestly John with WGP or take your chances. The question is if he's full or not... I'd go as far as say best guy in the state....

Nice job man...

It's tough to post hunt and kill stories on here. Folks either call it bragging or who knows what else. I'll think about it...

Camp meal after late night with heavy packout...

Good Lord....

Just post it... I love posts like this...

Yeah, I'd like to increase my guess from 109 to 114. Those photos helped a bit with mass and beam length...

My #'s came to 109 and change gross but field photos would be better.....

Nice dude....

Optics or mounting system...

Great job. Stud.....