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140 inches between both bucks that is Well my dad and I both had December tags this year and we both tagged out in the first 4 days. Not big bucks, but it was a great hunt we spent together. Also the first 2 days we had Carl (YOUNGGUNZ), and I cant thank him enough for coming out and helping. The first day my dad and Carl went to one point to glass the flats and some draws that I couldn't see from up in the canyons. Almost instantly Carl had found several bucks in the flats. My dad just wanted another 3 point and there were 2 of them working a ridge so he was off. The bucks never would stop moving so my dad never was able to relocate them for a shot opprotunity. I had only found does that morning so I decided to go up to the same point as them to try to locate one of the 3 points for my dad again. We glassed til dark only turning up does that afternoon. Day 2 my dad woke sick so it was just me and Carl. We went back onto the same point in hopes of finding something bigger. We glassed all morning finding several bucks including the same 3 points from the morning. Hearing alot of shots around us we decided to check out another area. Driving into the new area we saw my dads truck, apparently he was feeling better, but was going to just hang out around the roads glassing. Carl and myself hiked up into the hills midday in search of a big buck. We glassed midday turning up a 2 point when Carl said he found a 3 point. I called my dad and asked if he wanted to go after him. He said he did so I circled around to setup above the buck in shooting range and relocate him. My dad made it to the point about an hour later and the buck was still bedded. We setup my gun and dialed the turret to 325 and waited. When the buck stood up my dad tried to readjust a little and accidently shot! The buck ran down the hill and came up on a ridge and stopped. I ranged him at 350 this time and dialed the turret. My dad settled down and made a perfect shot dropping the buck in his tracks! This buck had been shot earlier this year in his left front leg and was struggling also. Here is the view from where the shot was My dad setting up for the shot Find the buck bedded Here is the buck Day 3 we went to a different point and glassed all morning turning up alot of does and some small bucks. We decided to take the afternoon off and focus on getting the meat taken care of. Day 4 we went into one of my favorite spots where we have seen alot of good bucks in the past. Glassing before light I found 2 bucks including an 85 type buck, but they went over the ridge before a decision could be made. We glassed all day turning up does on every hill with a few small bucks here and there when I finally located another buck around 1:30. I could tell he was a 3 point but not how big due to heat waves. So we moved closer to get a better look. We set up and relocated the buck bedded at 577 yards. I debated shooting for a while, I called and texted several friends to see what they thought. After weighing all the options I decided to take the buck. I setup up my spotter with my camera video behind it and dialed my turret to the 575 mark and took the shot. The buck never left his bed! Now I can focus on my San Carlos tag starting January 1! Here is the view from where the shot was Setting up for the shot The buck bedded (he got up and turned before I decided to shoot) Here is the entrance on the buck The buck Here is the video of the shot, jsut click the picture link (I shoot around the 1 minute mark) I was planning on holding out for a larger buck, but I couldnt pass up the opprotunity with my dad present. It was a great hunt and I can't wait to do it again!

Heading out in about 45 minutes for my rifle tag

Dad and I got 36a javelina and I got the second hunt for 35a Goulds!!!!

Great job Romulus! That was one of the funnest hutns I have been on! Cant wait to do it next year!

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Well I just had my new baby delivered to me last week, and I still haven't named her. Still waiting for the scope that is supposed to be on it to come in (Leupold 6.5-20x50 VX-III w/ fine duplex), but I figured I would put my old scope on it and take a couple of pictures. It is built off a Remington 700 action that has been blueprinted, has a McMillan Classic stockthat is pillar bedded, 26 inch Hart barrel with a #5 contour and is chamberd in .280 Ackley Improved. The gun weighs in a little heavy at just under 9 pounds with no scope, but should be a tack driver! I cannot wait to start working up some loads and getting this bad boy out to the range. So what should I name this one guys and gals?

Just an update with this setup. I was able to put on my 6.5-20x50 VX-III with fine duplex. I got my load dialed in shooting 60.5 grains of Reloader 22 at 3085 fps. Just got back from playing with the turret and have it dialed in to 600 yards so far. Shooting .5 to .6 MOA. Couldn't be happier with the gun and how it is performing. Now I just have to whack me a buck in December and January!

It is a high fence bull from Colorado that was harvested several years ago

I just think its funny how everybody tries to live through a school athletic program. Its a game guys, not your life.

Great job Mike! He looks just like the one from last year!

I did that drive in my truck last November. Definately do not reccomend that Cherry Creek drive in a truck!

A huge congrats to Mike again! He held out and passed bulls that people dream about even seeing! Great job everybody!

Why not have a good time? LOL! I think everybody was surprised to see how light I am on my feet!

Hey Paul congratss on the bear! I was really pulling for you! Now if you need someone to help with the other bear just let me know

Thanks everybody it was a really good time and a great experience! I owe a big thank you to the Arizona Predator Callers for letting me come out and speak, and hopefully they will have me again.

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My dad and I got stuck with December 36c tags Oh well I guess we see what we can do with them.

Thanks everybody! It was a birthday to remember apparently

Top buck 115 give or take 2 and the bottom buck 105 give or take 2.

The factory PSE peeps are famous for sliding out of the string. Also if it has the factory PSE serving above and below the peep that can be one of the problems also. PSE only does loose half hitches and it does not hold the peep in place at all. If you want swing on by Bass Pro Shops I work in the archery department almost everday.

If I remember right COOSEFAN said he had put in an order for those for himself. Something about how it fit his girlish figure better and how he thought the pink made it look cute or him cute for some reason.

What model 700 is it?

Jim Mehl built the rifle for me. He is also the one who built COOSEFAN's gun. He does some amazing work!

Just got back from the range with the new gun and I am really impressed. Tried 3 different loads and had 1 perform pretty well. With 2 groups, 4 shots per group with 50 grains of IMR 4350 I was able to shoot a .47 inch group and a .538 inch group at 100 yards. Now gonna slowly work up and see if we cant get it any better.