Recent content by demack

For budget friendly, entry level glass in sub $1k you can get great results with the Zeiss Conquest line. Can usually grab a pre owned for a great deal.

I've had good success with my 30-06 shooting federal premium trophy copper, 180 gr. This round in the pic entered a cow elk that was quartered away at 175 yds on the right shoulder and exited the left rump. Found the round lodged between the hide and rump when skinning. It's a reasonably...

Looking for your Vortex post. Did you delete it or did Admin delete? I am not completely happy with my Vortex either and interested to know what issues you are having.

I've done the 2nd and 3rd rifle hunts in Colorado and we've had both extremes. Hunts that were sunny and warm with temps in the hi 50's that didn't warrant a heavily insulated, water proof boot and one hunt where record snow dumped on us. I recommend taking two different shoe/boot options for...

Loved that article. What a great read....I didn't want it to end! I've done two DIY Colorado elk hunts now at similar elevations and your writing captures (as best it can with words) what it's like. Very well written. Thank you.

Hello, I am a new user of Butch's Bore Shine (which I like a lot) but it leaves a very strong odor. I've even noticed it weeks after the rifle has been in the case. I have a hunt coming up in a few days and if I can smell the rifle, so can the game. Do any of you have suggestions to eliminate...

Thank you for writing about our beautiful state. You may also enjoy scenic hikes on the east side of Phoenix along the Salt River lakes and in the Superstition Wilderness. These are also great hikes with good elevation gain, beautiful views and interesting history.

I was studying the picture closely to see how you had your rifle secured. Thank you for explaining as well. I will definitely check out the Gunbearer. You are correct about the work it takes for horses. I learned first-hand this year on a Colorado elk trip taking horses up the mountain on...

Before I heard of the recall my Remington 700 discharged on its own when sliding the safety to fire with no finger on the trigger. It was only a year out of the box. Remington wanted me to send the whole rifle back and get it replaced with another x Mark pro. Something to me personally didn't...

Dosh, thanks for the reply and info. Any chance you will be at the AZ Elk Society clinic later this month? I'd love to catch up with you and get more details if you are there. Thanks again for the feedback.

Hello, I moved to Arizona a couple years ago and just getting into hunting out here. I live in the Phoenix area and would love to connect with any members who varmint hunt at night for coyote and mountain lion. I've never done it and willing to learn. I'm a very safe hunter, former Marine...