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Forum: Optics
03-07-2010, 09:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,152
Posted By vichris

I agree The promaster ED are just an excellent...

I agree The promaster ED are just an excellent bino for the money. They are the same bino as the Zen Ray ED and the Hawke Frontier ED.
Forum: Optics
02-27-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,152
Posted By vichris

Binos........

The quality of optics we are seeing in the past 5-10 is phenomenal. I would venture to say that the big 3 europeon optics companies are going to take a sever beating over the next several years. It's...
Forum: Optics
02-27-2010, 08:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 732
Posted By vichris

New Asian Bino/Optics Companies

The quality of optics we are seeing in the past 5-10 is phenomenal. I would venture to say that the big 3 europeon optics companies are going to take a sever beating over the next several years. It's...
Forum: Optics
02-27-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,863
Posted By vichris

NOT.......Although the vortex are very good they...

NOT.......Although the vortex are very good they are not as good as the Swaro's.

My advice is if you are looking for binos there are several that are so close in quality to the Swaro/leica/Zeiss...
Forum: Optics
05-19-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,974
Posted By vichris

RE: Zen Ray ED 8x43 initial impressions....

I not only feel comfortable saying it, I've been shouting it from the roof tops LOL
Forum: Bowhunting
05-13-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,268
Posted By vichris

RE: Zen Ray, ZEN ED 8 X 43 Binocular Review

Thanks HCH. Theres also a pretty good discussion going on about these excellent binos in the optics section here.

And "Atta boy" on the Turkeys. I'm chasing rainbows and browns these days.
Forum: Optics
05-13-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,974
Posted By vichris

RE: Zen Ray ED 8x43 initial impressions....

PA Hunter,

I agree. They really are a performance and price breakthrough. It seems like the more I look through the ED's the more I really see theoptical and mechanical quality these binos are...
Forum: Optics
05-08-2009, 12:29 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,974
Posted By vichris

RE: Zen Ray ED 8x43 initial impressions....

I didn't realize this was posted here. I posted my own review too. I can't agree more. The ZEN ED is just outstanding optical quality.

BTW I have 20 + years in the optics industry.
Forum: Hunting Gear Discussion
05-07-2009, 11:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 831
Posted By vichris

Zen Ray, ZEN ED 8 X 43 Binocular Review

Zen Ray, ZEN ED 8 X 43 Binocular Review


First, I want to apologize for taking so long to write this review. Life has a way of getting in the way of pleasure. I
have had to much life...
Forum: Big Game Hunting
05-06-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 909
Posted By vichris

Zen Ray, ZEN ED 8 X 43 Binocular Review

First, I want to apologize for taking so long to write this review. Life has a way of getting in the way of pleasure. I [/align]have had to much life getting in my way lately and have not had the...
Forum: Bowhunting
05-06-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,268
Posted By vichris

Zen Ray, ZEN ED 8 X 43 Binocular Review

First, I want to apologize for taking so long to write this review. Life has a way of getting in the way of pleasure. I
have had to much life getting in my way lately and have not had the free...
Forum: Optics
05-06-2009, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,017
Posted By vichris

Zen Ray, ZEN ED 8 X 43 Binocular Review

First, I want to apologize for taking so long to write this review. Life has a way of getting in the way of pleasure. I
have had to much life getting in my way lately and have not had the free...
Forum: West
12-01-2008, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,557
Posted By vichris

RE: Anyone from New Mexico?

I'll throw in something else too. There are many more hunting opportunities here than meet the eye. We have elk mule deer and antelope as the big three. But don't forget about coues deer, oryx, (easy...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-27-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 18,440
Posted By vichris

RE: anyone ever bury a skull for a european mount?

For non-trophy antlered game boiling is probably the fastest way. But I'd caution you about boiling trophy antlered animals or bears, cougars, etc.... Boiling can cause shrinkage. Beetles would be...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-27-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,326
Posted By vichris

RE: Bowhunting Magazine ?

I get both Eastmans Bowhunting Journal and Eastmans Hunting Journal because I live and hunt mostly out west. I also like Bowhunting World but only buy it when there something I'm interested in.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-21-2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,020
Posted By vichris

RE: Rage or Slick Trick?

+1

And they are 24.99 for a three pack 10.99 for replacement blades.

Funny I've never seen a slick trick ad on TV and rarely in magazines.It's all just word of mouth from guys who use...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-21-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By vichris

RE: How many people on here have taken deer other big game illegally before.

Hmmmmm..................... I wonder why no one is responding.[8D]
Forum: Archery Gear
11-19-2008, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 877
Posted By vichris

RE: Spot n Hogg pro hunter 7 pin f/s cheap

Is this still available or did you sell it?
Forum: Bowhunting
11-16-2008, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,256
Posted By vichris

RE: what bow would you buy

Wait and look at the 2009 lineup from Mathews. Bowtech Tribute and Allegience, Mathews Switchback XT or DXT, PSE dream season
Forum: Bowhunting
11-13-2008, 08:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 819
Posted By vichris

RE: YES! First Deer!

LOL......take it easy on him VAbowman. He's not quite a man yet but he's doing darn good trying to get there.

Heck his name is bigwhitetailbuck and he just got started on a smallwhitetaildoe....
Forum: Optics
11-13-2008, 06:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,278
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring the pot 8X vs 10X

WOW

Very well put. I can't say there's much I disagree with here.

I do have a question though. You say in the 1st pargraph you like the 10x for "out west". Then in the last paragraph you...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-12-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,973
Posted By vichris

RE: Matthews hits 360FPS

You're kidding me....you mean I couldn't get 360fps with my 26.5" draw length and my 400gr arrows fletched with 3in helical vaneswith Slick Trick BH's. Well thats false advertising. Mathews is a...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-12-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,973
Posted By vichris

RE: Matthews hits 360FPS

I shot a Mathews SQ2 for years. Killed my share of game with it and still like to shot it on occasion. I still have it as a backup bow. It had no where near the speed my new bow (Tribute) has. One of...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-11-2008, 08:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,134
Posted By vichris

RE: Never saw this before....XXX...

This reminds me of something my brother and our two sons all witnessed about 12 years ago in AZ.

We were mule deer hunting in north-central AZ and the elk rut was on big time. We got up early to...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,962
Posted By vichris

RE: Monster Iowa Buck...Biggest 8 ive ever seen

Wow that buck is huge. Can't really see if he is a 3x3 with eyeguards though. I can see he has ALOT of mass
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,899
Posted By vichris

RE: cutting diameter

What some forget here is that ANY mechanical (not just Rage) is always going to have a certain amount of failure because it is a mechanical. Entropy, Mfg defects, poor design, human/hunter error,...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2008, 10:56 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,435
Posted By vichris

RE: ** Take Quality Pictures......Ones to be proud of!! **

I taught a buddy of mine how to take good pics in about 5 minutes. I did the setup with the camera and just talked to him about filling the frame with the subject and holding steady when taking the...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-10-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,435
Posted By vichris

RE: ** Take Quality Pictures......Ones to be proud of!! **

Great pic Rob.......If you have PhotoShop or some other photog software you can use the redeye feature to take that little bit of blood off of his mouth.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 09:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,895
Posted By vichris

RE: Finally, success

"This is my first year using them and the first animal I shot with one"

And that would be my last time too.

I would have guessed in the 130's on that buck. Great buck either way.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 07:35 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,217
Posted By vichris

RE: need advice on the best fixed blade broadhead???

I agree here. I too really like the Slick Tricks. They fly great, cut some awe inspiring holes, they're really tough,extremely sharp, and are probably the most economical broadhead with very...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,106
Posted By vichris

RE: Technology gone amuck...

I've had my Garmin Rhino 110 for years now. Most of my hunting buddies have them now too. The ones that don't (with the exception of one) want one or are looking into trading for one. Not sure what...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 05:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,009
Posted By vichris

RE: First Bow Kill

Atta boy.......nice job on your first buck.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,895
Posted By vichris

RE: Finally, success

Wow, really nice buck and a good story. Personally I love spot and stalk ground hunting. That badboy is wide....sure looks wider than 19

Now you teased us twice with the story. 1st.... you said...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 04:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By vichris

RE: Slick Trick or Spitfire? Which would you use?

Oh and one more reason.......they're very economical @ $24.99 for a 3 pack and $10.99 for a 3 pack ofreplacement blades.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,899
Posted By vichris

RE: cutting diameter

Excellent points......

I'll add one more thing into the mix. The possibility of mechanical failure. Some human/hunter caused and other Mfg caused. I've seen a fair amount of posts on some other...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 09:38 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 4,906
Posted By vichris

RE: My 08 Ohio Buck

Good for you. Congrats on a great buck
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 08:53 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,168
Posted By vichris

RE: Rage update..

+1 minus the experimenting
Forum: Bowhunting
11-09-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By vichris

RE: Slick Trick or Spitfire? Which would you use?

I notice the poll has slick tick mag. I like the way the standard flies better. Here's why I like them. Everything I've shot with slick tricks has had an awesome blood trail and I've recovered it.
...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-08-2008, 08:33 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,158
Posted By vichris

RE: lost deer with rage??

You must be talking about the 2 blade.

The 3 blade drags them out and butchers them too.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-07-2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 8,371
Posted By vichris

RE: My 185" 15pt Browtine buck

Now you've gone and done it.......you'll be trying to better that one for the rest of your life. Great job on trophy buck.

Can you post your screen saver pics of that toad?
Forum: Optics
11-07-2008, 12:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 785
Posted By vichris

RE: Binocular Quality - Expectations? (For the $)

I would send them back and ask for a replacement.Tell them about the flaw.
Forum: Optics
11-06-2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,278
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring the pot 8X vs 10X

I agree with Skeeter 7mm here. I carry a spotting scope for those cases where I'm try to field judge trophy quality. But honestly in most cases I don't need to break out the scope. When I see...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2008, 09:00 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,172
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring The Pot 8X vs 10X

One other point about that larger exit pupil. Yes its great that there's better light gather capability. Couple that with just the fact that that bigger dot (5mm +) covers your pupil thats in reality...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2008, 08:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,512
Posted By vichris

RE: Are you a tailgate down guy?

I try to respectful too but sometimes its hard to do. I live and hunt New Mexico so Sept means elk hunting season. Doesn't matter if the tailgate is up or downif you get a decent elk everyone is...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-06-2008, 08:17 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 7,865
Posted By vichris

RE: UGH I need advice...women not deer...

I'd say that just the fact that she's getting all pissy is a bad sign for a long term relationship. Go early if she's still pissy when you get back then so be it. If she's ok when you get back all...
Forum: Optics
11-05-2008, 08:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,278
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring the pot 8X vs 10X

Most folk really don't consider how little they gain in magnification on a 10x

At 500 yds with 8x the subject looks to be 62 yds vs 50 yds with the 10x......... it is negligable. Yes the...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-04-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,172
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring The Pot 8X vs 10X

Wow Pat..... bitter much????? Kinda sounds like maybe you are a crackhead. Or maybe you've had a bit to much of that Pabst Blue Ribbon.

I don't know if you've noticed but most hunters don't sit...
Forum: Bowhunting
11-04-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,172
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring The Pot 8X vs 10X

Umm.....No need to get huffy.....but you might be able to shoot that 300 fps bow a little more accurately if you shot it at 68 lbs rather than 70[8D]
Forum: Bowhunting
11-04-2008, 06:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,172
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring The Pot 8X vs 10X

That Swarovski 8.5 x 42 EL IMHO is the BEST piece of glass on the market. I wish I could afford a pair.
Forum: Bowhunting
11-04-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,172
Posted By vichris

RE: Stirring The Pot 8X vs 10X

Bob, Yes I am generalizing for MOST hunting conditions. I never said always.I think I did say at least twice that 10x may be the better choice forcertain conditions.But I maintain that 7,8,8.5 or 9 X...
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