I’d say that isn’t uncommon. In my experience from a 300wsm the accubond will shed 40-60% of its weight when it’s close range (high velocity) and punches through heavy bone. That’s from a large sample size of whitetail deer and some mulies.
Always results in a dead animal. Usually DRT
Another possible option that I’ve done on a couple houses: if the existing siding is in decent shape (not falling down), you can stucco over it. It’s not a DIY job, but saves time and labor on taking the old siding down and possibly having to repair any wrap damaged in the process. This doesn’t...
I have dispatched several in my life for other people, but all of my own pets have died from natural causes so I have never had to make the decision.
The last one I dispatched for someone else went so horribly wrong.....horribly, horrible wrong that given the opportunity, I would never do it...
Can’t be much different than elk, but a lot bigger. For my elk brisket I smoke it for a couple hours to give it the flavor them pressure cook it for about an hour to make it tender. Then sear it in a hot skillet to give it char….the pressure cooker takes the smoke char away.
Slice thin against...
Whether you realize it or not, they are probably helping your odds of seeing mature bucks as much as any management practice could…especially if they are killing some does along with those bucks…..imo
https://www.rokslide.com/forums/threads/ethics-in-hunting-the-story-of-my-once-in-a-lifetime-buck.250337/
Here’s your reference guide. It’s the most detailed and thorough reference guide ever assembled. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Me in April: man I wonder if they have any .308’s left in stock…click. Slight confusion followed by laughter, knowing I’d been had.
Me in September: man I wonder if they have any .308’s left in stock…click. Dingleberries, not again!!!! Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me geez...
I’ve never weighed mine so I can’t contribute in that way, but like others said if weight is the only consideration then your missing the greatest benefit in my opinion. It’s slim and packs easily and comfortably compared to any stand I’ve used. Even if my saddle setup weighed a few pounds more...