Coues 'n' Sheep

Tyson, Is this how HOYT fastens their limbs to their risers Bob I think..... it is actually bailing wire first... them apply duct tape.... The Bailing Wire helps too resonate the hand shock!!!!!

I hate to sound like a broken record..... But if you like the Swaro 15's.... save for them and buy them..... They are the Best! And it isn't like you are going to replace what ever you buy......I mean it is a long term purchase..... When I bought my first Swaros I saved and did side jobs to buy them...... best money I have ever spent. Good glasses will make you a better hunter because you will see more and good glasses will make you more patient. When I go glassing with guys that don't have Swaros, I have noticed that I start glassing way before they do in the mornings...... I have even had guys ask me, "What are you doing? It's way to dark to see, yet."..... and I am glassing away..... FYI....... If I was shopping for my first pair of good optics the only hard choice would be whether to buy the Swaro 10x50's or the 15x56's. My reason is this....... the 10x50's are the best all around glasses.... you can freehand them, more compact, better field of veiw, and brighter & sharper than any other glasses I've ever looked through. The bright, crisp clarrity of the 10x50's really offsetts what you lose in power to the 15x56's...... IMO. I love my 15x56's because of the extra power and I always have my 8x30 or 10x42 binos around my neck for free hand and close in lookin', anyhow. But, if I only wanted to carry one pair of glass all the time...... it would be the 10x50's.... Just my $.02.....

Now, how can anyone really want That???? I would rather lay down in a bed full of rattle snakes!!! Just thinking of her as President makes me want to Barf! I might now have to throw myself in front of the next large truck that passes by my house!

Ya, but I was told that they are so light because the housing is, more or less, "plastic".... .... I have never held any of the Conquest Binos.... but a buddy of mine used to sell optics and his words to me were....."The most expensive plastic binos ever made."..... might not be the case.....don't shoot me if it is less than perfect info....

My Vote: Irresponsible Hunters We have all seen it..... The guys that make us all look bad.... We are under the microscope from the Anti-hunters......... how we act, what we do, and how do it all reflect the future of our sport. Not that any of us are sooo perfect, we have all made our mistakes..... but each and every one of us should attempt to be the most ethical, moral, and conservation minded hunter as possible. It starts with our kids..... and teaching them right from wrong. In my opinion it is even in how we let our kids play..... video games and TV don't help....... but I never let my kids shoot anything they did not intend too eat.... that meant no shooting stray cats, "tweety birds", or anything else that you were not willing to eat...... consequently Colton came home one day with a friend (and a dead "tweety bird")...... He says, " Mom, will you help us cook this." ....and they did. I asked him that night when I got home, how it tasted and why he had done it... he told me that it was not very tasty, and that he really had to see if he could shot the bird out that tree.... and he was curious what it would taste like....so he was willing to eat it. That was the last time it ever came up... ... Although, I know that there are other mistakes that we made in raising Colton (spoiling, being push-overs, etc.)..... I can say this.... We did manage to raise a very ethical and moral hunter..... and he is the future of our sport. My $.02.....

Well.... I have never put in for New Mexico before and am thinking about it this year....... of course...... for, you guessed it... Coues Deer and Sheep.... . I only ask advice because I know that some you hunt over there or live there. Not wanting anything specific..... Just units...... 23.....24..... 27.....or somewhere else for coues??? And any other info you about the New Mexico draw would be great. Can't draw here so might as well try to hunt coues somewhere..... Thanks.

Yeah..... That spot!!! Those bulls over there seen to move over your direction late in the growing season.... I think..... Hey, Jim..... I think the easiest and fastest way to get to 45B its to fly there...... of course!

Wow! That looks like a match! It's yours if your want it....... Come on over.... and we'll cut it off..... or I can try to remember to bring it the next time I'm over your way.....

Hey, Mike..... If that was taken over near where you were you & I have talked about.... I might know where look for those sheds..... ...... When you get better I'll go with ya and look.

Very sorry for your loss. My wife had to put her "old girl" down a year ago..... it is amazing how attached to them you become..... Some days I swear I hear her bark in the yard...... You gave your dog a far better life than what it start as..... it looks as though it was a full and exciting one.... and you have lot of great memories to carry with you.

My wife gave me one for X-mas..... I played with once...... not sure if I like it, but I need to spend more time trying to figure it out..... .... not enough hours in the day to play with all the gadgets we aquire!

Hey, RR. If you get multiple takers on that case let me know..... I've got a couple of the same case that I would be willing to part with.... BTW...... that sure is a pretty tri-pod....... I have been using that same one for about 7 years.... I love it! They quit selling it here in the states fo a while........ I have an Outdoors man head on it now....... nuff said..... enjoy.....

This one is a deer my wife shot atleast 12-15 years ago....... A true "cull" deer!!

I went out and dug through the "goodies" out on top of the shed and found this elk head.... I was not sure if we brought it when we moved. Now I'm glad it made it.... It looks as though the left side broke in velvet or just never grew...... but I love the top of his right.

By my buddy, Jason, shot a Bow Tech..... so did Colton. We joke and call them BowT-anchors! But they are good bows.... how ever the new modlel that one of my buddies now shoots is kinda spooky..... the cams "tweak" out of allignment at full draw...... and I think it has hand shock..... again i may be too picky......

Could that be a Mulie rack, Mike?

My son, Colton, and my huntin' Pard' Jason both took the "Switchback Challenge" this year...... they both bought the new Switchback XT.... OMG is that a Sweet bow! I used to whip both of them hands down when we would play "Chase the Knock" or "Tightest Group" on my back yard range..... Now they are my equals (or even beat me....rarely )... over Night!!! They were both shooting good bows before..... that is proof to me! And Troy...... you and I have been freinds for a Long time..... You have the potential to be an Excellent bow shot, I know this because you can pull pretty good groups with that old sucker you are shooting now. But, lets face it, you would not know good archery Equipment if it hit you between the eyes!!! ......."crappy Mathews"..... I say..... Stubborn Son of a Gun!

I enjoy not having to pull as much weight (bad shoulders) and I like a pretty heavy arrow (ACC 349)..... and yes, it truly is the feel..... I have never shot a smoother, more solid walled, or forgiving bow than the Mathews line (not all of them.... that new "Drenalin" bow SUCKS). I am very picky....now.... I just can NOT shoot a bow that has ANY hand shock..... it drives me nuts!! A lot of the guys I know don't care or notice,hand shock.... guess I am just sensitive... ....HaHa! I don't shoot a Mathews because I can't go buy something else or because of any money deals or savings...... only because I have shot a lot of bows and have never shot anything better. When I do.... I will change..... promise.

Amen!! Q2XL @ 270-276 fps & my Favorite...... the SWITCHBACK @ 278-282 fps!!!!!! Anything more than that is just Showin' Off!!!! Oh...and to my buddy, 'huntn coues'..... Troy m' boy......... your "Truth".... I mean 'Proof' is hangin' all over my living room walls...... You are way to good to shoot a Bear.... get on board.......here is a hint..... Catch Us If You Can!!!!!!

Well I can't tell you all how much I have enjoyed chasing down all the leads that you guys have given me....... .... It has been very educational. I ruled out Swaro...cost + not much selection. I kinda ruled out Zeiss..... but mustly cuz my guts told me to.... not for any one reason.... just because. If you go to the forms that RR directed me to.... those guys don't even talk about the kind of scopes we use... ... .... very educational. Oh... and BTW...... people are as choosy & opinionated about scopes as they are bows or rifles.... ...... I have come down to two scopes in two different "classes"..... based on their cost and perspective quality: Leupold VX-L 6.5-20x56 V&H...... Pros: Cost, low profile, very bright for a Leupold, lighter weight (24 oz) Cons: 20 power.... V&H reticle only effective at 20 power, no available zero stopper, repetitve zero.... will it always come back to a perfect zero? Night Force 3.5-15x50 NXS....... Pros: Many different reticle designs, available zero stopper (military and police personel only), severe toughness rating, lower power, Boasts to be "nearly" as bright as a Swaro... whatever that means...... Cons: Cost, weight (30 oz) Well.... that is my current status...... Because of different available programs..... I estimate that the Night Force would cost me nearly double what I might be able to obtain the Leupold (not retail) for. Any other Ideas....... ........ Anyone?

BaHaHaHaHaHa!!!!!! OMG...... Pull...Shoot....EXPLODE!!!!!! LMFAO!!! Gotta love a good sense of humor!!!! But maybe they are only....... Partly Shoddy Equipment!

Wow....... that 7100 cu in inernal frameis about $560.00 bucks! It would be perfect for all backpack hunts....esp. in Alaska and Canada! Might have to start savin' for one in case I draw my 14C Dall sheep tag next year!!!

So I've been checking out this VX-L...... the 6.5-20x 56 is available with varmint lines and turrets. That low mounting is great, , but how is its brightnes?? I have a Vari-X III on a 22-250 and does not even compare to the Swaro that I have.....

Sorry didn't mean too.....

I feel for ya, Man!!