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Hi All, I am contemplating getting a bow to take a shot at starting to bow hunt for OTC deer this year since I can't seem to get a tag. I am 6'3" with a broad chest and 78" wingspan give or take. I saw a rough formula online that said my draw length would be about 31.5". This seems to be at the ragged edge or just over the max length for normal bows. Do I need to get a longer bow? I would prefer to not spend all the extra money it seems like the longer draw length bows cost? Any recommendations on a good used bow or entry level bow that might work?

Glendale, 59th and Bell. My office is near 16th Street & University in Phoenix.

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I asked this same question to them directly as well as way can't we have a class that we pay for to help pay instructors so we can get more classes faster. They said because of where the government funds come from to pay for the courses it is required that the class be volunteers. Otherwise they can't get the government funds for the program.

I think they update and add classes on Tuesdays or Wednesdays so keep checking.

Who has built one? My 11 year old decided that he needs an AR in 6mm ARC so I made him a deal to build one. He has to fully assemble the rifle (he loves legos) from scratch and we are going to do the research and build together. He also has to pay up and put some of his own money into the build. This is the basic plan right now I think, but am just in the beginning stages. Aero Lower (already have it) Aero Upper (ordered a blemished up for $50) Probably and 18" barrel with Keymo muzzle brake on it so I can easily put on a suppressor once it gets out of ATF jail. Adjustable gas block. rest is TBD. Who makes a good reasonably priced barrel for an ARC that wouldn't be crazy heavy or a budget Killer? Thoughts? Thanks Harley

The build has begun. I ordered a blemished Aero Stripped Upper (can't see any blemish) and it arrives today. Yesterday my son and I went to a local store that stocks some AR parts and he bought his dustcover and forward assist. He assembled the upper tonight with some help. My son has a javelina tag in October so hopefully he will be done by then. He is going to have to put in some sweat equity and earn some money to aquire more parts if he is going to make it. The cheap furniture will go away sometime, but since I donated my extra lower to him that's what he gets til he earns some $$$ to get nicer stuff.

You only have to have the online done first before the hunt. Get that done and the look for a class. He won't get the lifetime bonus point until the class is finished.

I echo that. No deer with kids or adults. We did draw sandhill crane though, so that will be something new

If you don't find what you need stockys makes a carbon fiber model that is lighter, and Bell and Carlson makes some nice ones too. I found a blemished carbon fiber on stockys for $300 not long ago. It is .75lb lighter than the hogue long action stock.

I wouldn't shoot ELDM at animals larger than deer.

I am out.

Let andy have it

I will take it if you can wait til next week when I can meet to pick it up.

Got hit for some stuff a little while ago.

dang it, the deer tags might actually be sandhill crane tags.... Deer 2x = $90 Sandhill 3x = $90 When will they update the portals....🤮😢🤣

Finally! My youth son and his friend either drew deer tags or my buddy and I did. My son and I drew Turkey tags too. My son drew a youth javelina tag also.

You should be fine. That twist is pl plenty fast for that bullet.

We have like 6 apps out and none hit so far. A couple are long shot, but geez I hope I can at least hit a Turkey tag or junior javelina or deer tag for my kid. Wife Deer - Long shot My Deer - long shot Junior javelina Junior Deer Turkey Sandhill Crane Nothing yet...come on...its for the kids...🤣

I just hope by kid draws a deer tag...

That looks like a newer BAR with a 20rd mag! That is awesome!

I have been using alot of Burris lately. Veracity mostly, but I just got an XTR II. All are FFP and I really like them for the money. I have been finding them on sale mostly, and one was "used" on Amazon. It was basically a return that they couldn't sell as new, but saved me $200. I have a Vortex 6x24x50 HSLR, and it is OK, but I don't love it. I would take any of my Burris Veracity or XTRII over it any day, and they were all cheaper. I have Vortex binos and they are good for the price (Diamondbacks and Vipers) but even the 15x50 Viper HDs don't hold a candle to my buddies Zeiss Conquest 15s. I love my 8x42 Diamondbacks for quick chest carry in the field, but am going to have to upgrade my 15s since the Vipers are just OK. I have 5 Vortex products (1 scope, 4 bino) none have had to be warranties to be fair, but out of all of them the cheap Diamondbacks are my favorite. The times I spent more money on Viper 15x50s and Viper HSLR I haven't been impressed. I also bought an Arken 4x16x44 EPL4. I like it, but my Veracity 3x15x50 is more clear and the Arken got a blob in the scope after 40rds and had to go back for warranty. Was hoping for more, but we will see if the replacement holds up...can't put it on an important rifle though...can't trust it. I like leupold too. I have a 2x12x42 VX6 and really like it. They just don't do enough scopes in FFP so for me I have moved to other options. Super bummed they sold Redfield though. The Redfield Revolution was a great bargain scope. Basically a VX2 or VX3 for less money and had a better reticle.

High end bushnell is good stuff. The cheap stuff is crap, but the higher end stuff is supposedly very good.

I wish you were in Phoenix. This is a great deal. If the guy above doesn't take it let me know. Maybe I can meet you.

We used to beat the heck out of 1 of those on the jobsite. Worked great, just loud as sin.