I too encountered issues with the new, stiffer flex fletch vanes. I had to soak the bases in acetone or MEK for about 30-45 seconds using a small tin container (Copenhagen lid or altoid breath mint tins work great). After the soak I put the vane in the clamp and scrub with the green, rough side...
Sorry guys been stacked up with a bunch of projects - wanted to get it published last weekend but couldn't make it happen.
I'll do my best to get it up in the next 48 hours.
Coop
Here's a better look...
Unfortunately his G4 was broken this year. Year two he would have been 235-ish, but one entire side was busted off. Year 3 he was 266 and change.
Thanks Robby! This is a buck I photographed and chased over three seasons. The avatar photo was the first season. The buck got much bigger - adding a little over 50 inches to the rack in the photo by the third year.
Coop
If you'd like to comment or discuss the article see the post in backpacking here: http://www.rokslide.com/forums/showthread.php?16920-New-Backcountry-Gearlist-Article-Aron-Snyder
Aron Snyder put together another great backpack hunting article. This time he covers building your gear-list for an upcoming hunt.
Check it out: Backcountry Gear Selection - What to Pack
Aron Snyder put together another great backpack hunting article. This time he covers building your gear-list for an upcoming hunt.
Check it out: Backcountry Gear Selection - What to Pack
Here's the hunt I filmed down in AZ in January. Had a blast with my buddy Russ Meyer and he smoked a sweet buck. Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfQciiHuMno
Story is posted here: http://gothunts.com/russ-meyer-mule-deer-arizona/
Coop
It doesn't quite fit your budget, but I really like the Rino 650 and have been really impressed with the battery life and overall GPS performance. I run GPS map chips for several states copied to one card. I think I picked mine up on sale at Cabela's for $349 or $379 during a special sale. Nice...
I can drop the Vanguard and my tripod off to you tomorrow Steve. I think it will compare well in this class of spotters from the testing I did. I just didn't have access to any other 65's to compare against.
Steve, if you want to add another competitor I'd be really interested to see how this Vanguard compares. You're welcome to test drive it if you want... Might help fill in the lineup on the lower priced end. It's a pretty impressive piece of glass...
Hey guys, Eric Keller (tipsntails7) shared some of his vast turkey hunting expertise with his first article, Turkey 101
There's some great information in there to help you sling a big Tom over your shoulder this month! Super article, definitely Check it out!
Hey guys, Nick Hopkins of Boarmasters has shared some of his best bear baiting tips with Rokslide in this new article Best Bear Baiting Tips
Nick is an Idaho guy that really knows his stuff when it comes to baiting bears and attracting wildlife. It's about time to start rounding up bait so now...