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I have had one for over over 10 years and in IL we can't even hunt with rifles. It's perfect for what I need though. I use it to bear hunt in Idaho and plan to use it for elk, moose, or any other North American big game I get the chance to hunt. The high power shells run me about 65 bucks, lower power is cheaper. The lowest power has a deer on the box so I figure it would work for deer, but when hunting bear I prefer higher power. I placed a nice scope on it and I was sighted in after half a box. Now I just shoot a few before taking it bear hunting. It is arguably one of the flatest shooting guns around and one of the few that can take an elk at 500 yards (at least that's what I hear). No way would I sell mine.

Congratulatons Joe! We're at 10 and we're not even at the chasing phase of the rut!

Got this old dried up doe early this season! The exit wound is pictured - the entry was back an inch - got one lung and liver. The exit was way back. She only went 50 yards and was dead within a few minutes. Love it when you can see them down from the tree-stand.

Love them camo seat covers! Got some on mine. Thanks all... We got that mid-October lull right now. Didn't see a deer yesterday or this morning. Last weekend took my son out and all we saw was one small doe. He got a shot, but missed. One more week and the chasing phase starts in my area. Got my doe early, so now I'm strictly looking for horns until the post-rut gun season.

You just never know when it's going to happen -86 degrees today and was thinking about not going out. Stuck this old dry doe at 10 yards. She only went 50 yards which is good because there was NO blood trail at all (on a complete pass through) Sorry - forgot the good camera and had to use the cell phone.

fly Team: 4 Tagged Out Doe - 5 points October 6th 2011

We are on the board! Got his dry old doe tonight 30 minutes before dark at 10 yards. My summit open shot was 30 feet high - saw three, but they never saw me.

First day out for me this evening! Can't wait for the bell to ring at work!

Have had awesome results with (non-cut on contact) fixed and mechanical when the shot is on. My shoulder bone placed shots have had poor results with both types. I now use a cut on contact thick metal fixed heads. So far I have not hit the shoulder, so we'll see.

Six for me, 2 field tip for a couple practice shots - 4 with broadheads

Yup, I combined deer hunting with rock climbing one year Steve!

So sorry to hear of your loss Chris! Prayers for you and you family on the way from IL

I know! I've been deer hunting for 20 years less than an hour away and never knew about it. It's a great place to hike too.

Blue Spark, Rated 5-8: Difficult climb for me, 40 feet high Anchoring at the top Rappelling down Luscious Babes, Rated 5-8: Easier climb, 60 feet high Beautiful area

Those tree stand pics really get my blood flowing! Hope you down a brute Tim!

I just bought this: Cabelas has reduced shipping for 14.50 (in store pick up is free) the Summit Bushmaster climber / EZ-hanger / Monsterbucks video all for 149.00. The stand goes for over 200.00 by itself normally. Sale ends Monday! Cabela's: Realtree Outfitter Series Bushmaster Treestand

What others have said. I like the wood edge next to the thicket next to the field with high grass. Don't rule out a ground blind.

fly from Illinois checking in! Tagged out sounds good to me. Been real dry this summer corn is already starting to be harvested in some areas. Should have some good activity by Oct. 1st. I don't own a trail camera, but I'm headed out Saturday to hang stands and do some scouting.

Looks to be about 7 years old there Ben.

Looked mature last year. Probably 5 years old this year and in his prime. I'd say he might go 140 this year year.

My favorite characteristic is typical mass. Not so worried about the score or number of points, I love thick bone! However, right now I'd go with the non-typical since I have a B&C typical. Once the non-typical finds a place on the wall I'd be right back to the typical.

3.5 years old - 134 inches

I've seen skinny does with a couple fawns look like that, but never a buck. I'd let him walk - and I'll go with 2.5years. However, he may not make it another year. deer generally lose a significant portion of body fat during the rut.

Praying for you Steve! May God be with you and your family.

It's my LIVING room! The wife and I seperated in January and unfortunately we decided to divorce earlier this month. About 1.5 years ago she decided to take her life in a direction - opposite mine. We're still friends, just can't live together anymore. There used to be some abstract art thing on that wall. It looks a lot better now (to me anyway).