HuntHarder

I use both a scope and 10x binos. 15's will never replace your scope. I suggest 12's and a scope. You may only use your scope for 10 minutes a day, but those 10 minutes might save you some miles of hiking to get a closer look. Good luck, and whichever way you go, you will have quality optics.

Maverick- That is a very odd way of practicing.. Seems counter productive to quit practicing after your first bad shot. Practice is just that, practice. By shooting one shot and stopping, you are not practicing. Muscle memory goes a long way with archery. I correlate it to, (do not laugh), Golf. Practice makes perfect, and shooting until you start to feel fatigued or your form has started to slip will never hurt. I usually stop shooting as soon as I feel any fatigue what so ever. After fatigue has set in, your body will try to overcome it, by adjusting small things; i.e. anchor point, spine angle, stance, and grip to name a few. I say shoot until you start to feel fatigued, and work your way up to shooting more shots each week. I agree with most, that starting with a few close warm up shots, then going to a longer distance that you are comfortable with and starting your practice there. Work your way closer. Good luck!

So that is what a bass that weighs more than 3 pounds looks like!!

It will depend on the city, best bet is to call your local police and simply ask. I know 5 or so years ago, I was shooting in the huge storm water run off wash in Peoria, and the police came and informed us that it was illegal to shoot down there. They were very cool about it, but I believe they had a statute in Peoria regarding archery in backyards and public places not intended for archery. Make a quick phone call or email, ( so you have it in writing) and shoot without worrying.

Looks great, congrats on the move and I look forward to stopping in!

Since 2010- 46A and 46B has had 39 hunters, only 1 of those 39 did not shoot a sheep, and the overall average of days hunted is around 7 days per person.

@trophyhunter- I have never sheep hunted this unit.

Sheep hunting is the IMO one of the easiest hunts. Takes additional scouting, but you have 31 days to make it happen when the hunt comes around. If you are shooting for an exact score, that is where a guide makes his pay. A good guide can guess those sheep to the inch on the hoof. If you are looking for a respectable ram, and not an exact score or bust, DIY is no problem.

lol. Lots of deer, get on some of the vantage points high and use your tripod. You will find deer.

No more bucks in 21 after the fire. I would hunt somewhere else....

Nitto's are great tires, if you are looking for any other options, The goodyear Duratracs have been great to me and 5-10 buddies so far.

Russ Jacoby is one of the better guides for that 12a hunt.

I might be afraid at what my actual swing looks like right now. Been a little rusty as of late. Great idea tho!

I think he is trying to say there are pinion nuts in 22. His comment had to do more with pinion nuts than yours!!

Longshooter- are you within 2 of Max points?

The new lenses are phenomenally clear and sharp, but that flattener just bugs me. Most people may not ever even notice it, but it was the first thing I saw When I looked thru them. I am not sure, but I do not think they will upgrade the lenses in our older El's to the brand new El lenses. I thought they told me that the body size was different too, so basically it is a whole new bino. I might have asked them to put the new SLC HD lens in mine tho, and they told me it could not be done, I do not remember now. Let me know what they tell you if you decide to change them out.

I too prefer 10 or 12x over 15x. I use 10x42 EL's, and love them. The SLC's are great optics, and the older model's can be had for less than 1K. If you are looking at the new one's, I actually prefer the SLC Hd's over the EL's. The new El's have the field flattener lens in them, and they bother me when I pan. The new SLC's have a great feel, and great glass as well. Whichever Swarovski's you go with, you will be happy. Buy once, cry once!!!

I go prairie as well. We have a biologist on here, I think his name is Iowaborn who will know for sure.

I turn mine to 85.

SFP, can not stand how big the reticle gets on high power with FFP. If you dial for distance and windage, FFP has no advantage over SFP. If you are using the mils or hash's for bullet drop, go with FFP.

Flatlander is correct, my mind went to granite dells not deep wells.

Highly doubtful at this stage in the game..

La Migra got him?

Head will probably need to be milled to. I had a Tacoma that blew a head gasket, I think I paid 1800$ to have it fixed.

I like the face on the full body, super dark snout. Great looking mounts.