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Forum: Bowhunting Gear Review
08-31-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 914
Posted By elkbane

RE: G5's any opinions??

I wouldn't say the Muzzies fly good if they aren't grouping like your field points. I recently switched from Muzzy 3-blades to G5 Montecs and don't regret my decision. The G5's were easier to tune...
Forum: Technical
01-28-2008, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,812
Posted By elkbane

RE: Hook release

I switched from a Scott Double Caliper to a Carter Quickie several months ago and I love it. I also tried the Silverhorn and like it a lot, as well. These style of releases are so fast and easy, and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
01-28-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,094
Posted By elkbane

RE: elk calling

I second the elk nut dvds. They blow the Primos calling dvd out of the water.
Forum: Technical
12-10-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 897
Posted By elkbane

Fuse Posi-Lite problem

I have been using a Fuse Posi-Lite quiver on my Reflex and it has been a great quiver. I just bought a new Bowtech Guardian this weekend (sweet bow by the way) and ran into a problem. The two parts...
Forum: Technical
11-11-2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 937
Posted By elkbane

RE: guardian ?

The difference is that you can probably get the 07 for $100 less than the 08 if your pro shop still has any in stock... and therefore the 07 is better.
Forum: Technical
10-24-2007, 07:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Posted By elkbane

RE: string loop or not?

Thanks for the advice, guys. Sounds like it may be good to switch to one this offseason. This leads me to my next question- how much draw length does it add to my bow? I am somewhere between a 26.5"...
Forum: Technical
10-23-2007, 10:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,318
Posted By elkbane

string loop or not?

Is there any advantage to having a string loop on your bow? Is there any difference in accuracy between bows with string loops and bows without? I know it seems to add a bit to your draw length,...
Forum: Guns
09-22-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By elkbane

RE: shotgun: 3" or 3.5"

Good information. Thanks for the help guys. I think I"ll go withthe super mag.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-20-2007, 06:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,933
Posted By elkbane

RE: Are the Elk screaming yet in Montana??

Hllbillyhunter is right. The Bob Marshall, along with a few other wilderness areas here,allow for rifle hunting beginning September 15th.
Forum: Guns
09-19-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,398
Posted By elkbane

shotgun: 3" or 3.5"

Question: I have been big game hunting a while but now also want to get into waterfowl and turkey hunting as well. I don't own a 12 gauge yet, sothat would bethe next toy on the list. I'll probably...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
09-19-2007, 08:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,933
Posted By elkbane

RE: Are the Elk screaming yet in Montana??

I was out last weekend and it was still pretty quiet. I called a bull in for my brother-in-law second day of the season and we now have meat in the freezer, but he came in quiet. You can still hunt...
Forum: Optics
09-05-2007, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,783
Posted By elkbane

RE: Nikon or Bushnell

I just bought a pair of Leupold Olympic 8x42's, normally about $340 but Sportsman's Warehouse had them on clearance for $250. I think this was a steal at that price. They seemed better than the Wind...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
08-15-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,054
Posted By elkbane

RE: Primos Sonic Dome

Luckydog, I have had the same experience. The hyper and imperial plates work great for me, but I can't get any sound out of the sonic dome. My friend, however, is the exact opposite. He does well...
Forum: Technical
08-03-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 428
Posted By elkbane

RE: Gardian

I had this problem on my Reflex Super Slam that I bought last year- the shelf is not flat but contoured, while the arrow holder that came with my rest was hard, flat plastic that wouldn't lay flat....
Forum: Bowhunting
07-25-2007, 07:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,332
Posted By elkbane

RE: what fred bear would you choose?

I think I would go with The Truth. That's a sweet looking bow.
Forum: West
05-11-2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,229
Posted By elkbane

RE: Sources to buy land in Co

If you are willing to hunt harder and pack in further than the next guy, there is great hunting to be found on public land inany of the rocky mountainstates.

It's free, too.
Forum: Bowhunting
05-11-2007, 10:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,002
Posted By elkbane

RE: Preparing for elk season.. 1/2 way there

This is very true, especially on public land. Big, elaborate bugles sound great for bugling contests, but nine times out of ten if you hear one in the woods it's a hunter and not an elk.

In...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-11-2007, 10:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,002
Posted By elkbane

RE: Preparing for elk season.. 1/2 way there

Not very important. Having big biceps won't get you up the mountain any faster. have strong legs and good cardio are infinately more important. That being said, having a strong upper body won't hurt...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-11-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,131
Posted By elkbane

RE: bowhunting pack

There are several good brands of bow hooks that you can buy that you can put on either your belt or the waist strap of your pack. Mine is a Tarantula, which is nice because it has a plastic clip that...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
04-28-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,728
Posted By elkbane

RE: What is your favorite caliber?

7mm mag. great balistics and the ability to use larger bullets (175g) for elk.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-13-2007, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By elkbane

RE: turkey bow question

that's what I was thinking, too. thanks for the reply.
Forum: Turkey Hunting
04-13-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 441
Posted By elkbane

turkey bow question

Here's a question for you turkey bowhunters: Someone suggested that I try shooting turkeys with a rubber blunt rather than a broadhead. The idea is that it would knock the bird over and stun it, and...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-30-2007, 04:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,250
Posted By elkbane

RE: Prarie Ghost camo

I have used it in the open country for antelope. It does a good job blending in with the sage where most other patterns would be too dark. I wouldn't use it for the woods though, because it is...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-24-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 731
Posted By elkbane

RE: New at the sport.

ok, we'll need a few more specifics: how old are you, where do you live, what is the terrain like, what big game animals do you have close by?
Welcome to the club, and just to warn you... it will...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-21-2007, 08:59 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 31,342
Posted By elkbane

RE: Choose the best camo pattern for Elk in Colorado...

You are right about mossy oak being a bit "blobby" from a distance, but people do still take elk in mossy oak. I don't think any of Predator's patterns have that problem. They all seem to break up...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-20-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,242
Posted By elkbane

RE: How many pounds are you pulling for Elk?

I shoot about 67lb. Elknut is right, if people take elk with 50lb recurves, your 65lb compound should be more than enough.

You mentioned getting your body ready for elk hunting?Rather than...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-17-2007, 05:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,814
Posted By elkbane

RE: Celebritys that hunt

UFC fighter Tim Silvia
NFL legend Larry Csonka
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-16-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,496
Posted By elkbane

RE: Bow black bear

Is it legal? Well to my knowledge, there are no bow-only spring bear seasons. Spring bear is an any weapon hunt. It's fine if you chose to hunt with a bow for the extra challenge, but there will be...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-09-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 890
Posted By elkbane

RE: Dissapointed in "Elk Hunting 101"

Campo, thats' a bummer that this book doesn't have what you are looking for. It can be tough ordering products sight-unseen.

I have found that The Ultimate Guide to Elk hunting provides a...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-06-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,097
Posted By elkbane

Are bears colorblind?

Are they like deer and elk, where they won't be able to pick you out if you are wearing hunter orange?
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-06-2007, 08:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,173
Posted By elkbane

RE: A picture of you in your "big game" territory!

Thanks, Jones. You have a great picture, too. That must be quite an experience to pack in on horseback.

Bummer about all the wolves. I had heard great things about the Gardiner area. I never ran...
Forum: Bowhunting
03-06-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 7,927
Posted By elkbane

RE: I'm Engaged....will i ever bowhunt again?

The question isn't "Will I ever bowhunt again?", it's "Willshe ever NOT bowhunt again". Bring her over to the dark side, dude.

Oh, and congratulations!
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-04-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,173
Posted By elkbane

RE: A picture of you in your "big game" territory!

Fuzzyballs, that is Lone Mountain in the background of my picture, which is where both Moonlight Basin and Big Sky resort are. From this angle, I'm not sure whichresort those runs belong to. It's fun...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-03-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,173
Posted By elkbane

RE: A picture of you in your "big game" territory!

Here's a picture from last fall. Hunting elknear Big Sky, Montana.


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Forum: Big Game Hunting
03-01-2007, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 718
Posted By elkbane

RE: Elk calling dvd

I second what shato said. Check out Elknut's products... very informative. I bought the primos dvd and didn't learn a whole lot. It basically just introduced all of their products and how to use...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-22-2007, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,606
Posted By elkbane

RE: colorado elk hunt

Whitetail, it's more important to worry about shot placement than your bow poundage. From asking this question, it sounds like you understand that elk are tough animals... which they are.60 lbs...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-22-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By elkbane

RE: Newbie Gun Question

Thanks for the comments, guys. I appreciate the input. I'll have to shoot around with several different lengths to see what I like, but 26" doesn't sound like a bad way to go.
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-22-2007, 02:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,301
Posted By elkbane

RE: How should I do it? What does it take?

Hiawatha, you are right. If you can get a job teaching in an area with big game hunting then that wouldn't be a bad deal. It wouldn't quite be the same experience as taking a week off at a time to...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-22-2007, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,301
Posted By elkbane

RE: How should I do it? What does it take?

As far as actual jobs which would allow you to take the kind of hunting trips you are talking about:

Don't be a teacher if you are serious about big game hunting. Don't get me wrong, I think...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-22-2007, 01:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,301
Posted By elkbane

RE: How should I do it? What does it take?

Younggun, I'm one of the "resident" types that you referred to, where I live close to big game hunting. I am young and don't have the time or money to do big hunting trips. I actually grew up in a...
Forum: Turkey Hunting
02-21-2007, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 708
Posted By elkbane

Newbie Gun Question

Hey, I am looking to get into both turkey hunting and waterfowl hunting this year. I done plenty of big game hunting, but have never bird hunted before so I don't have a shotgun yet. From the...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-15-2007, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,589
Posted By elkbane

RE: what elk call do you think work the best???

Yes, I use the terminator. Is it cumbersome? yes, but not any more than any other bugle. The trick when you aren't using it is to rotate it around behind you and let it rest on top of your pack when...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-14-2007, 08:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,427
Posted By elkbane

RE: Looking for bow suggestions....

Fred Bear and Reflex both make good bows for the money. Someone mentioned the bowtech tomkat, which could be a good choice, as well. You also may want to ask your dealer if he still has some models...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-13-2007, 04:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,650
Posted By elkbane

RE: Processer spoiled my elk!

Gross!!!!!!
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-13-2007, 10:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,061
Posted By elkbane

RE: Back country hunts and boots!!

I have a pair of Danners and I love them (I have the Grouse but they make several good models).Good ankle support, tough boot and most importantly - don't give me blisters after walking all day. When...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-09-2007, 10:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,839
Posted By elkbane

RE: Montana Black Bear

I don't think montana would be the best choice for black bear. the problem is that you aren't allowed to bait or use hounds. This would make it very hard to hunt them.Now somehunters are successful...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-08-2007, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,589
Posted By elkbane

RE: what elk call do you think work the best???

game4lunch, have you tried using some of the newer diaphram calls with sound plates over the top of the reed? Primos and Carlton both make calls like this that are designed to keep you from gagging....
Forum: Bowhunting
02-07-2007, 05:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,490
Posted By elkbane

RE: Mt. Bikes and Bowhunting??

I've hunted elk by way of mountain bike. Like others have said, it's a great way to cover a lot of ground on roads closed to motorized vehicles. If you are going to pack equipment in, it's a good...
Forum: Bowhunting
02-03-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,446
Posted By elkbane

New Reflex bows

I just checked the Reflex website and it looks like they have replaced all of their old bows except for the Carribou. I have last year's Super Slam and I know a lot of people liked the Highlander, as...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
02-03-2007, 10:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,063
Posted By elkbane

RE: Sheep Creek Outfitters

You would probably be better off putting this in the Classifieds forum.
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