Finally SBD

I took a management buck this year, finally! The Sitka Gear (opti fade) worked flawlessly; warm, quiet, and kept the deer guessing. My unlucky streak has ended.

2009 Buck, a little to close for comfort

This was a curious buck down at Trey and Kelly's last year.

Custom Flip Camera

So I had a lot of fun this weekend with a friend filming him shooting cows with a sling shot, to shoo them away from our blind. I will try to post the video later on this week. We used his flip camera. It was operated great and it is compact enough to take anywhere. I jumped on their site and made one for my self. If anyone wants to buy me one for testing just let me know.

Whitetail of 2010

So far I have had no luck in the field for 2010. Hopefully it will get better. The bad news is I did have some luck in my car.

Inspiration

I cant wait for Bow Season

I have done a lot of work on the lease this summer. It all comes down to opening weekend! My friend and I built an elevated stand for my pop-up blind and installed it a month ago. It is a 6'x6' platform raised 4' off of the ground. We used pressure-treated wood, and then we did the best we could in the field with painting it. The blind has been sitting out for a while in the elements, so Tonight i will know if it is OK or not. The more you sweat, and the more dirt that gets under your nail, the better you feel. I hope everyone has a great start to the season, and is safe out there.

Screw MINI TRUCKS! GO PINZGAUER!

I have fully changed my mind about Mini trucks. They are nice to have, but they are seriously lacking in the open air department. That is why i have fully invested my time for a new vehicle to replace my defender 90, into looking for a good new Pinzgauer project. Air cooled engine, fully independent suspension, locking difs, Swiss engineering, massive ground clearance, and a blank canvass to start to build a work of art.

WOW, just WOW.

I am blown away! the Mathews McPherson Safari Monster. Taken back, not just from the price tag of $2100.00. The rumors are that it will only be available in a 75-85 lbs. draw weight. The honey comb design is there to promote rigidity through the riser and cams and reduce the weight. Heck i think i had a water ski back in '92 that used this, but in graphite. The Archery industry is so far behind all of the other markets as far as technology. Ex: porcelain baseball bats. I do really want one!

MINI TRUCK!!!

This Hi-Jet Japanese mini truck has to be my next great purchase! These things are great. Heat, A/C, and you can roll up the windows. They are also about 1/2 the price of a Polaris Ranger even all rigged out like the one above. They have push button 4 wheel drive, and are powered by a 660cc 4 stroke engine. The only mods on the one above are a 3'' lift, new ATV tires and rims, and a camouflage skin paint job.

Monster Review

I did a little review of the Bowtech 350 destroyer a few months ago when i shot it, but there seemed to be something lacking with it. So i continued looking around to shoot some more speed bows. (i also shot the Hoyt Alphamax, and the PSE Axe 6) Then I went back to the 2009 release from Mathews. The Monster 6.0 shot wonderfully. It was quiet, no vibration (unlike the others), and it was just as fast. So that was my decision, and I am so happy with it!

The Monster Has Arrived

The decision was made a few weeks ago and the people at Smithfeild Archery in Fort Worth set it up. It is shooting like a dream! Fast as hell, and with out the hand shock of the 350 destroyer.

Backcountry Bowhunting - Archery Tools

Backcountry Bowhunting - Archery Tools

This is a great tool for doing calculations for a new bow, or to see what kind of kinetic energy you will be delivering to the target.

Free your sticker and Win Win Win!

Free Sticker from MAMMUT! Also they are giving away one of their new fleece hoodies. They are a great clothing company with some really functional designs. Enter to win.

Mystery Ranch Packs

http://www.mysteryrants.com/2010/04/23-days-of-living-out-of-the-mystery-ranch-g-6000-in-the-khumbu-valley-of-nepal/

Mystery Ranch has been making packs for some time now. Hunting packs, Expedition packs, Fire and Rescue pack, and climbing and Day packs, just to name a few. They seem to be a little on the heavy side, but with that you have an almost heirloom quality item. I am leaving in mid June for a 5-6 day hike from outside of Denver to Aspen. I might just pay a little more on the front end to put my mind at ease through the journey, I will not have to carry a roll of duct tape for back pack repairs.

They also have a great blog from their fans and employees. The latest one is the link above. It is about a Doctor volunteering in Nepal at the Mt.Everest base camp.

ACR is here

ITS HERE! the waiting is over. Now if they can only send it out of the factory with a 1:7 twist barrel. I guess i have to actually wait a little longer. The one pictured above isn't supposed to be out until the fall of 2010.

Bowtech Destroyer 340-350

I was so excited with the addition of this bow for Bowtech. It might actually get me to switch from my Mathew's Switchback. I love the flex guard roller idea. It is supposed to eliminate torque on the arrow when you are shooting it. I have a problem with torquing about 1 out of every 4 arrows. This causes me to miss about 3 inches to the left of where i was aiming.

SWFA

SWFA is a great place to purchase new optics. From Spotting scopes to Rifle scopes, they also have a trade in program. You can buy used and inspected by them on the sample list. So you say that you need a like new US Optics SN-3, sure they have one in stock. You are not going to wait 6 months for US Optics to built it, and its only $1900! Compared to the $2300 base price.

AICS stocks

Mile High Shooting has in stock some of the best Gun stocks available for the long range shooter. They are the AICS by Accuracy International(makers of the AW mag system). Changeable skins, full floating actions, and folding ability with adjustable cheek piece and length of pull; are just some of the outstanding features they incorporate.

Dimigod's Longrange shooting

http://demigodllc.com/articles/practical-long-range-rifle-shooting-equipment

Dimigod's practical long range shooting guide is by far the best how to, and equipment review I have ever seen.  He takes the time to discuss everything from Mil-ing to optic selection, and more.  He gets involved with discussing the physics in bullet coefficient, but stays simple for new enthusiasts.

http://www.8541tactical.com/precisionar10.php

A great write up about smithing your own precision Ar-10 or SR- 25. He is going through a step by step assembly, and detailed description of tools needed. Gas guns are really catching on these days. I was playing around with the idea of building one a few months ago from the ground up, I still might have the bug to do it.

Badger Ordnance

Badger has been making scope rings and optic mounts for a few years now. They also build some of the best actions available. They are a shining example of bomb proof design and application. When the USMC needed new scope rings for their day sniper optics, they turned to Badger.

Collings Guitars

New Mandolins from Collings. I must play one soon. Their guitars are second to none, with a sound that is so distinct.

Noveske

Custom shop for some of the best firearms available. They are about to begin a new run of production on their 7.62's

Crye Precision

These guys are sharp. Not only did they develop Multi cam camouflage, but they also develop clothing that works. Their apparel is designed with a great eye, but it also functions for a purpose.

For some time i have been mesmerized with the Art house of Cinelli. They are one of the best companies at staying true to their roots, and creating beautiful/functional design.

What I like, and what to expect

This blog is about things I find interesting. Everything is on topic, from guns and archery, to sailing, any engineering that i think is cool and video games.