I have been very pleased with Prana Zion pants.
They are lightweight DWR treated and only about $75. I have been wearing the same pair for 5 years now.
They did get some snags from going through Catclaw.(That's why cowboys wear leather chaps)
Give them a look
Shooting a .280 Ackley ABLR 150gr box says 2930 I averaged 2960. .5MOA out to 700yds so far
I also shot the Regular AB in 140GR Box says 3140 I got around 3020 and groupings were terrible. 2.5" @ 100
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I am thinking start hunting /scouting right where you left off last time.
I am headed to Colorado this year and come opening morning, I will be in the same spot I harvested my last buck.
Then I would narrow my research down to most deer per sq mile. then look at how many points it takes to draw those area. Then check to make sure there is a fair amount of Public land that is accessible.
Trying something new is always a gamble. Talk to a few Game managers and narrow down your...
As LopeHunter mentioned you are living in a great place to hunt Coues and Quail. The javalina season just ended and that is a great game animal to hunt as well. There are a lot of hunting enthusiasts in this state I am sure you will find another hunting buddy/mentor.
Maybe one of these days we...