Tim Martin

I do need to experiment more with my arrow setup... but for this season I'd hate to start all over when I have it shooting aces.

I understand that a heavier arrow might be more preferable. But with 353.grains going 290 fps, I have 65.94 ft-lbs, more than enough. The Goldtip Expeditions with the 100 grain Mechanicals fly amazingly well, and I'm grouping better than I ever have out to 40 yards. I think that with the spine being stout enough, I should be just fine. This bow is burying my arrows deeper (and flying flatter) than a friend who is pulling 69 #'s

I plan on taking it back to the shop to chronograph my setup... But my issue is to get a more realistic review of my bow, and others on the market than the unrealistic IBO rating. I would think that AMO would be able to publish a website rating all new bows. Everyone knows that when they purchase a bow and set it up, it will usually not even come close to the advertised IBO speed.

Hard to still hunt without one nocked up and ready to let fly. If I'm just walking to my stand in the dark, of course not. If it is light out and I can see around me, and where I'm walking ... the game is on! Not everyone sits in a tree or blind everyday. I get bored, and like to still hunt, and try to continue my scouting throughout the season.

Where can i find the AMO rating for a bow that I just purchased? Like most, it has a IBO rating (330 fps), which we all know it overrated for any practically set up bow. Do they have a website? I can't seem to find a rating anywhere. I Just bought a "last years model" PSE Vendetta XS, which I'm very happy with, and it chronographed at 289-290 with a archery shop arrow much longer than mine. I can't recall what it was, and have no idea what brand. I need to go back with my hunting set up. It is at 58.5 pounds with a 27 inch draw, shooting a 353.38 grain arrow.

What was meant in my first post was pretty simple... if the magazine is physically removed from the firearm, then the firearm's magazine's chamber would therefore have to be empty. I was not implying that the magazine had to be emptied! But simply removed from the magazines chamber... as well as any round in the chamber obviously, I figured anyone would be able to interpret what I meant when I stated "I just remove the magazine, and put it in my coat, or hunting bag", I did not mention, or make note of actually emptying the magazine. Semantics is your issue... And my name is Tim.

I just remove the magazine, and put it in my coat, or hunting bag.... If read literally, " a firearm in or on a vehicle, must be unloaded in both chamber and magazine." If the magazine is removed, then the "firearm's magazine would have to be empty. My thoughts.

I'd feel very comfortable with 125 yards. I know my TC Pro Hunter with 125 grains of Pyrodex RS with a 180 grain Precision Rifle load, is much more capable, but I haven't spent the time needed to feel comfortable beyond that.

I've dropped one with a .22 mag at 40 yards... I squeezed the trigger, and it was a sight to see, He jumped straight in the air about 3 feet, fell down spun around for about 20 secs, and lay deader than a door nail. My preferred .22 is my .22-250 savage, with a bull barrel, 6X24, and a bi-pod.

Pygmy, If you can get the wind right, I'm finding I like a blind better than the 'ol climber. You can move around a bit more when the cramps kick in, keeps ya a lot drier, course.... I find I take more comforts with me since I have a lot more room, and the wind doesn't bite as much. Even thought I might take a long a Mr Buddy Heater if it ever gets really cold. The "climb" in and out is a whole lot easier TOO!

I bought a Savage late last year, too late to use it.. So I just used my TC Encore Pro-hunter 50 cal. That means I have a "virgin" savage .270 that needs to be broken in this year. Tomorrow, (opening day), I intend to take my crossbow, and .270 to the blind, hopefully, I'll be able to use them BOTH!

The ballistic tipped sabot's for the muzzleloaders and shotguns do tremendous damage too..it's gonna be a trade off: accuracy or damage. Nothing wrong with a good ol hunk of lead.. that's what I use in the .270 just a soft point lead.

Yeah, i've always been a bit confused with the shotgun only areas. I understand limiting it around high population density areas... but who counties... why? And your right, I think a .50 cal rifled muzzleloader with a dialed in scope will out shoot a lever 30-30 open sights any day.

My TC will see some field time this year too! That was all I used last year for a firearm. Course I spent most of my time in shotgun territory last year. But I bought a Savage .270 last year and it is a virgin... it needs to be broke in.

So far I'm seeing deer just about everyday I go out. I've had two bucks, one small 4 point, and another decent 6 pointer a couple of times in range but no shot opportunity. Lots of does, just none in range, I guess they like living...lol