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Yup....6.5 gallons. I figure I get over 100 miles per tank, but haven't tested it out like your buddy . Most quads have a 3.5 - 5 gallon tank. This reason and ground clearence is why I bought Arctic Cat. Nice machines.

Strelok seems really good, detailed but simple to use. I don't typically use it in the field because I have a ballistic reticle and angle compensated range finder, but use it for theoretical senarios, such as changing scopes, zero range, ammo, windage, elevation, etc. You can select your scope from a long list, and display the sight picture and point of aim. I may use it in the field for my buddy's setup, if there is time. He has a simple plex reticle and this would help with hold over.

I would bet you could move the whole sight up just a smidgen and all pins would be good. The adjustment on the 20 should be minimal.

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.

This is a great quad, and great price. I have the 2005 500 in cat green. I can't believe it didn't sell for $4000. Kinda scarey, 'cause I was thinking of selling mine to get a Ranger or jeep.

I have the swing blade and love it. Very sharp and easy to sharpen. Just be careful when you "swing" the blade.

Well crud! That's what I get for hesitating. It was good talking to you as well. Please let me know if the deal falls through.

Phil, we spoke on the phone Friday about 4:45pm.

A nice straight yucca pole makes a great "Moses Pole" (staff). They are light weight, strong, and great for glassing off of. You can decorate it to your liking. You will want to wrap the grip area with leather or the self-cling camo wrap, otherwise you will get splinters. I use this more than my trekking poles. I do use trekking poles if I'm packing a load. They are nice because they compress down to fit in your pack.

Got the usual, 22 Oct. WT

It is always a lingering concern, but have not had a problem with my quads in 7 years. I just put the key in my pack. Sometimes I cable the two quads together side by side....makes it pretty hard to roll them onto a trailer that way. Maybe install a kill switch. Get one of those wheel lock-block things the cops use.

I have an Eberlestock X2 in Treestand camo. It is the older model. It is a great day pack! PM if interested.

You can get a new Leica 1600 for $649 at camera land NY . Best price I found and no tax or shipping. I don't believe this one has the "angle compensation" built in. You have to buy the 1600-B to get that, for $800. The regular 1600 does read angles. I agree, it gives you the angle, along with atmospheric data,....but does it give you the compensated distance. That's what I want to see in the readout. I don't want to mess with another device for the calculated distance. You may have time for that, setting up for a long rifle shot, but not practicle for archery hunting. I don't want to buy two range finders. The Vortex Ranger 1000, Nikon Rifle Hunter 1000, or Leupold 1000i TBR will no doubt be much improved options over the Leupold RX-II I currently have, but will still have some issues on game at 500+ yards. May be good enough for my shooting range, which is less than 500 yrds. However, I think if I had $375 in gift cards, I'd be real tempted to go for the Leica.......it sure gets complicated.

That's good news! Maybe I can get my new camera deployed this weekend!

Congrats Evan! Let me know where.

You can get a new Leica 1600 for $649 at camera land NY . Best price I found and no tax or shipping. I don't believe this one has the "angle compensation" built in. You have to buy the 1600-B to get that, for $800.

The Leupold 1000i TBR is another consideration. I have the RX II model, which I don't like much. The optics are poor and I get intermittent ranging results. I've been kinda disipointed with Leupold in the range finder market, but I think they made big improvements with this newest model. It's small like the Vortex, and has the red LCD redout, and the optics are much better. My biggest concern is being able to get a reliable range on a deer at around 500 yards, no matter the weather/lighting. have to rely on reviews for that, and there isn't many reviews yet on either one.

My buddy and I are planning on it.

This is the iPad adapter I ordered a few days ago. http://www.cellphoneshop.net/ipadreader.html

That is way cool!! I don't shoot that far, and can usually use a spotting scope. As popular as long range shooting is now, I bet you could market that.

I saw that adapter online as well. The forums I read led me to believe it wouldn't read image files. It may be worth trying, as it's only $5. I think I'll try the micro-SD/adapter/Droid method until I decide it is too much hassle...or I damage my phone...or "rcdinaz" reports the mentioned adapter works ....which ever comes first. Let's report back now and then and share what works/what doesn't.

Here is their size chart. http://kuiu.com/sizechart/

I tried it last night, and it worked. I can see I will have to be careful in the field.... * remove SD adapter/micro-SD from trail cam * remove micro-SD from adapter * remove back cover, battery pack, and micro-SD from Droid * install trail cam micro-SD, then battery pack into Droid * turn on Droid and view pics I have the Droid X and my buddy has the Droid II....they both have the micro-SD card next to the battery pack, which requires removing the battery pack to remove the card. Not sure about the newer Droids or the iphones.

I just read this on a forum: "There is a micro SD card slot on your phone. I use a micro SD card with an adapter for my camera and frequently take pics with the camera and take out the card and pull out the micro SD card from the adapter and put it into my phone to view/upload pics. An 8 gig card with an adapter was $20." I will try this with my Droid. It will be great if it works!

I haven't had an issue viewing pics on my buddy's pocket camera, but I reformat the card when it's back in the trail cam. They sell card viewers for around $70+, but I get mixed reviews as far as reliability. The ipad is a good solution but mighty expensive to be packing into the desert. I will have to keep an eye open for a cheap, used digital camera that takes full size SD cards. Viewing pics on my Droid would be ideal, as I have it with me anyway.