Thank you for the info, and I entirely understand and agree on not skimping on optics. I was originally thinking of the VX3i to save as much weight as I can, but would rather take on a few ounces and have superior glass. Thanks again for the knowledge and information!
I am enrolled in Leupold’s VIP program and have been going back and forth between the lightweight 30mm VX3i in 3.5-14x40 or the slightly heavier VX5HD in 3-15x44.
Not sure if anyone has spent time behind the firedot reticle in the VX5HD but if so, how do you like it?
Optically I know the...
Not speeding through Darby is probably the going to be the only easy part of the hunt. Going to put boot miles on, get up high, and just glass until I find them.
Yes, she was unfortunately unaware of that but we are going to put the effort in on making the most of it. I have heard lots of pressure from locals, mostly road hunters and outfitters. Also that snow is very dependent on moving the elk into the unit from the west.
When applying for tags this spring my wife had put in for them on her own as I am out of country right now, she chose 270 as her #1 for elk and of course got it, anyone have any info on the unit they would be willing to share? I know it is mostly weather dependent but nothing more!
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My wife with one of our mounted bulls my father and I pulled out of northwest Montana. My guess was that he injured his testicles at a young age and had testosterone issues resulting in weird growth. Or a fractured skull plate at an early age that caused weird growth. Either way it is the most...
Hey folks! excited to become more active within the forum and figured I would tell a little about myself as an informal introduction
My name is William Scott, I spent my childhood and teens cutting my elk and deer hunting teeth in the depths of northwest Montana’s cabinet mountain wilderness...
Alright folks, have been going back and fourth and it’s time to consult the forum..Leupold SX-4 Pro Guide 15-45x65 vs Athlon Ares 15-45x65 spotter
Have heard a lot of great reviews on the Athlon Ares series, I also have a VIP discount with Leupold and can get the SX-4 Pro Guide series for the...
I would strongly suggest 1, 4A, and 4, that is if you're a hiker...that meaning you love relentless terrain. my family guided there for years right on the Idaho/Montana border and still continue to hunt it to this day. I have hunted all over the state of Idaho AND montana and can say that when...