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Awesome spread and mass. Way to go!

Very nice buck!

Great Goat! Congratulations!

Fantastic! Congratulations! Well earned trophy! Nick

Whatever diaphragm you are comfortable with and a Elknut Productions Chuckler or Mini Chuckler! I agree with the guys about the less is more concept with calling bulls unless you absolutely have to challenge the bull. If you're going to do that, you better be in close, like in with his cows close. In my experience in most cases they are going to clam up and move out when you sound like a big ole mean herd bull with the agressive bugles with the grunts and chuckles. Nick

Now there is a businessman that realizes that his reputation is worth a lot more than what he earned doing one mount! If only the dude that did the hackjob on the lion had such sense. Kudos to both gentlemen! Nick

Matt, Sent you a PM about javis. Nick

Leupold custom shop and cds turrets! I just bought the same scope you have with the turrets stock. They can add them for a price (about 90 for the turret and 60 for the cap I think). That will get you out there quite a ways (700+) with a single revolution of the turret cap. Dead on hold, no guessing elevation. Nick

I talked to a CW.com member to see about borrowing one (matthewp45) and we're going to get 'er figured out. Thanks for the input guys! And thank you Matt! Nick

I just bought a new scope. It's a Leupold VX3 4.5-14x40 CDS. I would like to know how to determine ballistics for my rifle so I can get Leupold to make the most effective cap for my turret. My rifle is a browning a bolt .270 and has a 22" barrel. The factory load I like lists it's ballistics using a 24" barrel. Is there a way to determine my fps at the muzzle without using a chrono? Do you think the 2" inches of barrel makes a significant difference. I would guess that it does. Do you think Leupold has enough info as it is to figure out what I need, for example what are the chances they have already built a cap for a scope on the same rifle of the same caliber shooting the same load? Any thoughts along these lines would be great. I am really excited about the idea of being able to shoot out to 600 yards with a dead hold after a few clicks of the turret based on the known distance. I think that is a MUCH better option than using a plain scope like I had with a basic reticle, and for me probably better than using a ballistic reticle. Thanks in advance, Nick

No tag yet!

Nice job guys! That is one heck of a bull!

Thanks a bunch everybody! I think I have a great selection to pick from here. I'm going to start making a few phone calls. Much obliged, Nick

Henry has done a number of sheep mounts for a couple friends. Good work for sure. Have my eye on him for the sheep. Nick

This would be for pronghorn and sheep.

There is site called Keys to the Kaibab that sells a map that had a bunch waters shown on it. It only gets you in the ballpark, but it was sort of helpful to have the last couple of years I was up there. Nick

He's a dandy for sure!

Hi Guys, I'm in the same boat. I'm not looking for a spot to hunt, just some general info about the unit and maybe some pics of bucks killed there in the past (i've checked out the "where to hunt" on azgfd.gov). One other thing I am curious about is what is a shooter buck for that unit? I'm probably not going to be that picky, but it is good to know! Thanks, Nick

We drew unit 43B. We both live in Yuma. I used to work at YPG and he still does, so we both are pretty familiar with the unit. I was fortunate enough to be able to help a couple of guys who drew in that unit a few years ago. I was also pretty involved with the Hunting Program at YPG when I worked there so heard lots of stories, talked to a lot of the sheep hunters in the unit, and saw a few sheep here and there. I'm going to document the hunt the best I can to share with all who might be interested. Nick

3 words...Dry Creek Outfitters. I met Tim and Cliff up on the mountain on an elk hunt a few years back. Great guys! I would certainly call them if you even slightly consider hiring someone to help. Good Luck, Nick http://www.bighornoutfitter.com/

The Yuma Valley Rod and Gun Club supports this bill as presented. Nick

Basic geometry. In a right triangle the longest side side is the hypotenuse, or the line of sight between the archer and the target. The horizontal distance is another side, and the height or vertical difference between the archer and the target is the last (forms a right angle). The true distance you should be shooting is the horizontal distance, not the longer distance (hypotenuse) between your position and the target. Think of it this way, gravity has no more or less effect on the arrow due to the angle of the shot, gravity is gravity, so you always shoot the horizontal distance whether you are positioned higher or lower than the target. Hope that helps.

Outstanding! Big time congratulations! Nick

About 40 yards on the real deal. Too many bad things can and do go wrong when your dealing with hair and hide that moves, instead of foam that is measured and stationary. To each his own... Nick

I'll be headed to the Kaibab this time next week. I'll let all you yahoos clear out first! J/K, I've got a banquet to attend tomorrow night and a dentist appointment on Monday morning. Good Luck everybody! Nick