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Discussion in '2018 Deer Contest' started by Bob Thomas, Aug 13, 2018.

  1. Dropshot2009

    Dropshot2009 Weekend Warrior

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    Those are some great looking deer guys. I really didnt get anything worth mentioning on my cam in my state forrest but I have a cam at my gun club that I will check saturday

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  2. Bob Thomas

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    I just got this the other night.
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    Thinking of buying the xop vanish. Any insight ?


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    Thats a great buck Bob. As far the XOP I don't have any insight. I use a Muddy Boss hang on with Muddy Aerolite sticks for hang and hunt set ups but I have heard great things about the XOP stands though.

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    I bought the xop sticks and love them. They bite really good and easy to climb. One of the best parts is they interlock and make no noise. Got some camo wrap coming to rid of any clank if the hit one another


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    Never used the xop vanish. My favorite lock on is the Millennium 150. I also have the 100 but I think it’s too small.


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    I’m in conflict! I want to get a Triax but I don’t want to spend the money. I keep telling myself to wait until next year.


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    I said the same thing Bob but I think I am going to shoot the Z3 for another year or so since I am so comfortable with it and it just got new strings and cables. Very interested in seeing what Mathews comes out with in the next few years though because I am sure in that time I will get the same itch to upgrade lol. What are you shooting currently?

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    I’ve been wanting to buy one too but just as I thinking about making that step I find myself trying to figure out how I will explain to the wife lol


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    I’m shooting a BPS Black out made by Diamond. It’s a nice bow it’s just little **** that’s ticking me off. The string stop broke off, the cable stop is wearing into the serving, the cable guard has worked its way out on me twice. Little stuff like that.


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    I'm shooting an hoyt razrtec, I'm thinking hard on upgrading soon. Don't feel like your only one, but until then...

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    I’m shooting Mathews HTR no cam, love it but would love to have a triax too for a west setup


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    I may look after the season for people getting the latest and greatest to see if I can get a deal on a Halon 32. That bow keeps catching my eye, even more so than the Triax only because I feel like it would be an easier bow to stabilize when shooting. I actually shot a Halon (not a 32) at the shop before buying my Z and I wish I had waited or just went with the Halon 6

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    You’re right! Now is not a good time to buy. I’m going to wait until the season is over. Thanks!


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    I tell ya guys I’ve have a run around with varmints this summer with my chickens. They keep robbing the coop. I’ve already killed 3 raccoons caught red handed and now something else is in there. I’ve had no eggs for a week. I’ve got 23 hens. Setting foot traps tonight


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    I had 27 chicken 12 years ago. I had a Fisher come every other night and kill one chicken. I set leg hold traps and caught it by the toe, he ripped his toe off. That was all that was in the trap. It never came back.


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    Luckily haven’t had anything go after the chickens yet but does scare me about the bobcat comeback here in ohio


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    I’ll keep ya posted


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