The guys telling you pudelpointer and wirehaired pointing griffon are spot on for a family dog first that is also a very serious hunting companion. We have a WPG (that I got off Rokslide) and he is the best all around dog I've ever had (having had labs and a brittany) - great off switch in the...
Now I'm wondering if we made the wrong choice given the winter. That being said, the herds will be impacted for years and my dad isn't getting any younger so I could also see the argument for just giving it our best shot and maybe hunter pressure will be lighter.
Appreciate any insight you have!
Thanks for offering to chat unit 44 Mule Deer. My dad banked 30ish points for elk and deer while we hunted OTC elk in the south part of the state. We always did well but never went after the trophy for either species. Decided this year that the NW corner of the state was too risky for elk so...
My old man drew 44 - now we have a day to decide if we are willing to risk a lifetime of points given the winter kill situation.
Anyone local to the area with any insight? Would love to chat.
Building could be a fun option and will be $3-4k for the rifle alone if done right. Sounds like he already has a shooter so may not see better accuracy out of a new build. I would spend less on the rifle (there are so many accurate options these days) and more on the additional components that...
I'd take a serious look at the Trijicon. One of my PH2s wears a V4, the other a Trijicon Credo. For me, I prefer the credo though both are great options. For my eyes, the Trijicon is just a touch sharper and prefer the retical. Build quality of both is great, but the Trijicon just feels as good...