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Congratulations again Christian! That bull does keep going out doesn't he?! Way to go man, I hope you draw again next year.

All great advice. Thanks for helping another member out guys. If you want an absolute top of the line caller, contact Healy Arms. They are in Chandler but will sell online. Their calls are crystal clear and LOUD.

Congratulations. You guys did it right and enjoyed your tag. You are right, nothing beats the exhaustion from a successful hunt.

If you are not reloading, you need to find a factory load with a high BC bullet that shoots well out of your rifle. (MOA or better) If you can't find a factory load that does, you may need to address things that may be hindering your rifle from doing so. From the bedding to the trigger to the proper torque on the receiver/bases/rings to a good barrel cleaning. Simply getting a scope that allows you to see farther, doesn't make the rifle a shooter. Once you find a load that consistently shoots tight groups, You will want to find the true velocity by shooting through a chronograph. This allows you to take advantage of ballistics programs to get your bullets drop data for longer ranges. Then, you can start practicing out to longer ranges, and confirm those bullet drops. Getting accustomed to a good shooting position/routine is a smart start. Get familiar with parallax, and get a scope that adjusts for it. In the end, you may end up getting six inch groups or better at 600 yards. Then you know you have done it right, with what you have. Best of luck. It's really fun when you hit what you aim for at longer ranges.

Congrats on finding your lost bull & welcome to the forum!

Man! I'm surfing the site on my phone and started checking out the video. That bull with the hook point is AWESOME! I can't get far in the video on my phone so I can't wait to check it out at home! Congratulations!!

I'm so sorry to hear this. Little guy was a fighter it seems. I can only imagine how you must feel after going through that with him in your arms. I'm very sorry.

Check the last pages of the "Family Strengths" thread. I remember seeing a newer member post something up.

Congratulations! Some wide open country.

Holy smokes! You definitely have a great archery hunting spot! Amazing how the bucks feel they need those nutrients when they're growing. The best part for you is, they know where to get them, and you can be there when they go! First the muleys and now the coues! I can't wait for the elk pics!

ROMOCASADOR, Best of luck in finding your girlfriends bull. I appreciate you guys really trying to find him as you know there aren't many bulls like that out there. I can only imagine how your girlfriend feels at the moment. I know you guys will continue your search. Thanks for reaching out to the online community in your quest for a needle in a haystack. Going online with your search is tough in itself as you know you are opening yourself up to ethics questions and comments. What some people have said on this thread is nothing new but I don't think they all meant it in a hostile way. They are simply stating the obvious. It's easy to read differently into their comments when you are so emotional after the roller coaster you guys are on. Keep looking for your bull and I so hope you find it. Let us know. I know that if anyone has read this thread, and finds a bull, you will hear about it. That's the best thing that can happen from you going public like you have.

Yup! Having three shots from spot & stalk in one day?! Wow!

That's a beauty! Congratulations. It's always nice to see them fall like they should.

You've got some great memories with a great friend right there. Here is to you continuing to find adventures and making the best of them. Congratulations on your success.

I hope you guys are still at it! (?) I just KNOW there has to be a trophy pic!

The crazy HOOK bull!

Man oh man! Great archery buck! It's great to have found him again with the wind in your face. You had a heck of a great time playing cat and mouse. Just you and him, that's what it's all about right there. Hunting at its finest. I would have dropped him too. Now you get to help your wife on her hunt!

Super bull and nice color on the photo. I bet they took some nice pictures of just the hunter and his bull, and I guarantee they are going up on his wall!

Can't beat that feeling. I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world.

Thanks for all you do Steve. If everyone had an ounce of the passion you have for big game habitat, we would all be in a better place.

Bruised ribs hurt like no other. I can't imagine cracking them! I'm praying for a full and quick recovery.

That's one heck of an area! If that big buck doesn't get killed, you should definitely go after him next year.

Congratulations Nate! You've been going solo and getting it done for a while now.

That's one to be really proud of. Congratulations.

...and to this I would add "consistency". Not only in bullet weights, but overall length, brass thickness, etc.