Viper

the USFS may cite you for pounding nails or screwing pegs into a tree. They are getting serious about this. We have used ladders that assemble in 4' sections, strapped to the tree with ratchet straps and one chain wrapped around the tree/ladder and pad-locked. It is harder to carry to your spot, but a little safer than pegs. I am considering the ladder stand which is all one unit....or just a pop-up ground blind.

I could bring it into work, at Chandler Blvd and Rural.......does that help?

I got my Oct 2011 coues mount back a couple weeks ago, from Mogollon Taxidermy in Payson. Clay did an outstanding job! I don't see any flaws/fixes anywhere on this mount. I am very pleased. Thanks Clay! Brad

Looks like a short barrel...maybe the picture? Will it take 3" shells? What choke? I am interested in a turkey gun.

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What choke? I am in the market for a decent turkey gun.

I gross scored it at 111. The SCI scorer at Sportsman's Warehouse scored it at 113 2/8. It's by far the best trophy I've taken....I can't quit looking at it.

We drive threw there around 11 am and 5 pm and there was no fire at the base of the peaks or any where I was able to see. I will be following this one as well, I hunt those hills where the sunflower fire is burning. From what I could see yesterday there was 2 sections of active fire. The heaviest was moving maybe a mile north west of the mt ord turn off moving north east. I hunt those hills too. As a matter of fact, my buddy and I was there Saturday morning to check his trail camera (on the way to Payson to pick up my deer mount). We drove down the Sycamore Road to 201 just as the fire looked like a good size campfire, but dark smoke and high flames. We drove down the blacktop to get a look up Sycamore Canyon and saw a vehicle parked at the scene with 4 or 5 guys out scampering around, then they jumped in the vehicle and tore out of there up the 25 road. We drove up 201 to the junction and waited for them. I stopped them and my buddy got the vehicle description and liscence #. It was 5 young guys in their 20's. They said they camped there last night (Friday). We asked if they put out their fire, and they claimed they did. Then they took off to the highway. We waited for the Forrest Service Ranger to get there and gave them the info. There was also two other witnesses that saw another vehicle with the one we saw. Within 30 minutes of reporting it, there was already a slurry tanker, hellicopter/bucket, and Hot Shot crew on the scene. The fire was already across Sycamore Creek and headed NW up the ridge.....maybe 10 - 15 acres. We went to Payson and back in 2 hours. The wind had shifted to a west wind (blowing east) and looked to be a few hundred acres. It's a real shame! This area wasn't affected much by the last fire (6 years ago?). It had a lot of mature junipers, pinions, and oaks. hopefully they can hold the 201 and keep it from running to the highway. It's a dang shame one careless act is going to cause a lot of damage. You guys did all you can. From a hunter to another from those hills thank you for doing what you guys did. From last glacé of the fire maps it looks to be running west now as well as moving pretty good north. Hopefully they can get some lines at pine mountain. Yup, It's up on top and west of Mormon Grove, in the wilderness area. It burned over the AZ Trail, up to Saddle Mountain and to the south, southwest through Sheep Creek and up onto Black Mesa. If it continues south off of Black Mesa it will get the power lines. I have a trail camera a couple miles into the wilderness area...that I probably won't be able to get to for a very long time.

We drive threw there around 11 am and 5 pm and there was no fire at the base of the peaks or any where I was able to see. I will be following this one as well, I hunt those hills where the sunflower fire is burning. From what I could see yesterday there was 2 sections of active fire. The heaviest was moving maybe a mile north west of the mt ord turn off moving north east. I hunt those hills too. As a matter of fact, my buddy and I was there Saturday morning to check his trail camera (on the way to Payson to pick up my deer mount). We drove down the Sycamore Road to 201 just as the fire looked like a good size campfire, but dark smoke and high flames. We drove down the blacktop to get a look up Sycamore Canyon and saw a vehicle parked at the scene with 4 or 5 guys out scampering around, then they jumped in the vehicle and tore out of there up the 25 road. We drove up 201 to the junction and waited for them. I stopped them and my buddy got the vehicle description and liscence #. It was 5 young guys in their 20's. They said they camped there last night (Friday). We asked if they put out their fire, and they claimed they did. Then they took off to the highway. We waited for the Forrest Service Ranger to get there and gave them the info. There was also two other witnesses that saw another vehicle with the one we saw. Within 30 minutes of reporting it, there was already a slurry tanker, hellicopter/bucket, and Hot Shot crew on the scene. The fire was already across Sycamore Creek and headed NW up the ridge.....maybe 10 - 15 acres. We went to Payson and back in 2 hours. The wind had shifted to a west wind (blowing east) and looked to be a few hundred acres. It's a real shame! This area wasn't affected much by the last fire (6 years ago?). It had a lot of mature junipers, pinions, and oaks.

I am looking at the 450t as well. There are several negative reviews regarding the screen being hard to see in sunlight. Is this an issue with older versions, or is it not bad enough to be an issue? I like the idea of a touch screen and a bigger screen. Also, I understand the pre-loaded topos are at a useless scale. Purchased 24k scale is much better. Truth?

I am interested in this for a turkey gun. What choke is it? I'd like to take a look at it. I see you are in Gilbert...I am in Mesa. Send me a PM with contact number. Thanks, Brad

My buddy is looking for a scope like this. What reticle does it have? BDC reticle is prefered. Brad

Nice looking rig. What motor and how many miles? I assume automatic tranny. Is the interior in good shape? Thanks, Brad

"PHOENIX - The Arizona Game and Fish Departments online hunt draw system website, hosted by an outside vendor, became unavailable from Monday afternoon through early Tuesday morning as thousands of hopeful hunters tried to log on and learn whether their applications had been drawn for the upcoming elk and pronghorn antelope season. Officials have attributed the problem to extraordinary demand on the system to view draw results, and not a failure of the hunt draw or application processes. Draw results were posted early Monday afternoon, and the draw results system initially worked as planned. But as large numbers of people tried to access the system simultaneously, it slowed dramatically and ultimately shut down, which impacted the ability of the public to access it. The vendor temporarily disabled the site to work on the problem." Didn't see that comin'....REALLY?!! - - Here's my "shock face"!

I like the online process, but I agree, it's the same problem each year we have this process, and every year with the single phone line getting jammed up. It happened years ago when the online process was used. Hunters aren't going to excercise patience when it comes to the elk/antelope draw...are you kidding?....maybe with pig but not elk. If these contracted vendors would use current technology, it would solve a lot of issues. There's no reason that an email/text message can't be auto-generated when the application is processed. When I place an order with an online company, a confirmation email is auto-generated and in my inbox in a matter of minutes. If I knew that was coming, I would wait. I typically don't complain much, unless it is about incompetency....can't tolerate it. It's possible G&F contracts a lower priced service due to budget...you get what you pay for sorta thing, I don't know.

What size is the objective (mm)? Is it the BDC reticle? Thanks Brad

It was a disappointing turnout. Not sure why. Only three people selling stuff. It was still fun to meet more fellow hunters. Thanks for the coffee and doghnuts Jeremy.

What time should we be there if we want to sell/set up? What time does the sale start?

That's good news....he's doing my deer that I took last season. Looks like a good job!

What taxidermist di the mount? It looks really good.

When is the magical hour...when the pickin's are good? (start time?)

My huntin' buddy and I will be there. May have some stuff to sell....not sure yet.

I love my Rem 700 xcr in. 270. I bought it off a gunbroker site from a guy in the west valley for $650, virtually new. It shoots the cheaper core lokt 130gr very well. Not much kick even with the synthetic stock.....you can shoot it all day. I recommend a decent scope, variable to at least 12x. It is a big difference over 9x. I bought a Burris fullfield II 4.5 - 14x for $260 off a website store. Normal retail at that time was $400. I really like the ballistic-plex reticle. It works well for that setup. If you are patient, you can find good deals on this site and others.

I'll sell you my other one. It's the older version X2, in perfect shape.

I'll take it. I sent you a PM.