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    scope zero questions

    I purchased a 30-06 and have a leupold vx freedom 3-9 x 40 scope. I took it into bristlecone gunsmith and have them mount and laser bore sight in the scope. I went to the range to get my zero set. I set up at 100yd and didn't hit the paper... I'm not sure if this is part of the issue, but I...
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    Meat mixing in game bags question

    I'm grabbing a bear tag to go with the mule deer and elk tag. Is there a yes or no to mixing a bear with deer or elk meat in game bags?
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    Tuning question with a new rest & poundage

    I have just had a hamskea hybrid hunter pro put on my bow and I also had the poundage increased at the shop. I went out and shot and I am hitting about 1ft high and right. Is there any order of operation on getting this thing back in tune? My thoughts are I get the rest adjusted for l/r and...
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    What size and brand of scope rings?

    Stick and string hunter who just got a Ruger American 30-06. I have a leupold vx-freedom 3-9x40 scope and am wondering on ring mount sizes and brands? If anyone has any experience or insights I would be grateful. Thanks.
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    fuse lighted sight

    So my Hoyt Powermax came with a Fuse site. There is a battery to light them up. Here in CO it is illegal to shoot with lighted sights. I've contacted CPW and asked if I take off the battery assembly would it be legal to shoot. They said yes. My question is do I take out the cables that...
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    4 fletching, arrow flight and mechanicals

    I am wondering on peoples experience with 4 fletch arrows. I shoot hunter xt 300 spine with a stock 3 fletch. They group and shoot just fine for me what is the advantages to going to a 4 fletch setup? Also would adding helical to them help with arrow flight? If adding helical to the flight...
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    keep meat from spoiling with two hunters

    My friend and I are going the 2nd week of September OTC Colorado. It will be warm and I am wondering what others have done in a situation where one person has an elk down and in meat bags, while the other is still trying to punch their tag? Is it good enough to get it in some coolers on ice...
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    Serving wearing out

    So I have had my bow just over 2 years and read that a lot of people get their bows restrung around this amount of time. I noticed that when my bow is not drawn back the serving on the cam at the very beginning is separated on top about an 1/8 of an inch and the bottom one shows signs of...
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    OTC Colorado Archery Questions

    FNG to posting for the most part. I've tried the search for info (general) on OTC Archery Antelope in Colorado and didn't find much. Maybe I'm not using the right words??? Just wondering on things like, is it something that is feasible for a weekend hunt? East(mostly private land) or West...
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    shooting off bubble.(?)

    I'm just under a year in so go easy on the neewb. When I shoot I seem to notice that if I put my pin(20 and 30 is all I've done so far) next to where I'm aiming instead of on it, I shoot with more consistency. I would say My form and anchor is fairly consistent. I assume it is not a good...
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    broadhead and arrow question

    I am green to this first off. Currently I am shooting a Gold Tip Hunter XT 300, I think its 9.3 gpi. my field tips are 100 grains and I'm uncertain on the inserts, but I was told they are standard. Talking to a pro shop they said to get the same number of grains as my field points. I am...
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