From the back deck.

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 01:04 PM

Four weeks four yotes! The mange has a pretty strong hold of em around here. It's amazing they can survive below zero temps with no hair! Tough critters.

moakes58 · 03-13-2015, 01:16 PM

What caliber did you use?

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 01:27 PM

22-250 closest 130yds longest 270yds. Winchester factory ammo 45 grain jhp 4,000fps. Gun is a Browning a-bolt with a cheap Bushnell 4-12 scope that I have a replacement for when I get time to replace it.

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 01:29 PM

Replacement scope. Just a little better.

moakes58 · 03-13-2015, 01:43 PM

My goodness, 8-32x50

That's to reach out and touch something longrange

it does look like you have the Bushnell dialed it though!

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 01:50 PM

I really can't complain about it. It's held its zero which can b an issue with cheaper scopes. It just falls short in light gathering ability and magnification for prairie dogs at a distance.

north country gal · 03-13-2015, 03:41 PM

You did good to thin the herd. Mange is very contagious with coyotes. Hard to exterminate once it sets in.

Yeah, I'd take the Nikon, too. Nothing wrong with the Bushnell, but Nikon optics are tough to beat.

303Lithgow · 03-13-2015, 03:46 PM

Those do look like bad yotes. Back in the 70's when their coats were the rage I made a few bucks hunting and selling the fur.

gunjunkie · 03-13-2015, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis H

Replacement scope. Just a little better.

You sure won't be needin a spotin scope when you go to sight that rascal in.

gunjunkie · 03-13-2015, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis H

Four weeks four yotes! The mange has a pretty strong hold of em around here. It's amazing they can survive below zero temps with no hair! Tough critters.

A couple of em look pretty good. Those other two needed put out of their misery.

303Lithgow · 03-13-2015, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dennis H

I really can't complain about it. It's held its zero which can b an issue with cheaper scopes. It just falls short in light gathering ability and magnification for prairie dogs at a distance.

Most high-powered scopes have problems with light gathering unless they have a 100mm objective lens. But a scope with that big of a lens would take a duce and a half to haul it around.

My biggest scope is a Weaver V-24 Classic

RetiredSeabee · 03-13-2015, 04:58 PM

I think that last one was smiling at you. Probably enjoying his 72 virgins

The Nikon should let you sight in on them a day ahead.

303Lithgow · 03-13-2015, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetiredSeabee

I think that last one was smiling at you. Probably enjoying his 72 virgins

The Nikon should let you sight in on them a day ahead.

Hey when do we get your range report?

gunjunkie · 03-13-2015, 05:35 PM

Here are some of my yard critters.

gunjunkie · 03-13-2015, 05:39 PM

A couple more.

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 05:56 PM

Good pics junkie! Them turkeys will sure multiply if the weathers good. Was buckie coolin off or gettin away from the bugs?

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 303Lithgow

Most high-powered scopes have problems with light gathering unless they have a 100mm objective lens. But a scope with that big of a lens would take a duce and a half to haul it around.

My biggest scope is a Weaver V-24 Classic

The quality of glass (I know your a photographer

) has alot to do with the light gathering ability. The swaros and ziess' are above the Nikons, Leupolds and others but are considerably more $. I don't think the difference is worth the $ they want.

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunjunkie

A couple more.

Good lookin lawnmower! How'd she eat? Or is she makein more?

gunjunkie · 03-13-2015, 06:09 PM

Those turkeys were from last year. A few days ago I counted 47 of em when I was fillin the water trough.
That buck had been hit by a car or truck. Both his left legs had compound fractures, and somehow he made it at least 250 yards from where the closest road is.

Dennis H · 03-13-2015, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gunjunkie

Those turkeys were from last year. A few days ago I counted 47 of em when I was fillin the water trough.
That buck had been hit by a car or truck. Both his left legs had compound fractures, and somehow he made it at least 250 yards from where the closest road is.

It's amazing how tough they are

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03-13-2015, 01:16 PM	#2
moakes58 Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728	What caliber did you use?

03-13-2015, 01:27 PM	#3
Dennis H Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,644	22-250 closest 130yds longest 270yds. Winchester factory ammo 45 grain jhp 4,000fps. Gun is a Browning a-bolt with a cheap Bushnell 4-12 scope that I have a replacement for when I get time to replace it.

03-13-2015, 01:43 PM	#5
moakes58 Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 4,728	My goodness, 8-32x50 That's to reach out and touch something longrange it does look like you have the Bushnell dialed it though!

03-13-2015, 01:50 PM	#6
Dennis H Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,644	I really can't complain about it. It's held its zero which can b an issue with cheaper scopes. It just falls short in light gathering ability and magnification for prairie dogs at a distance.

03-13-2015, 03:41 PM	#7
north country gal Senior Member Joined: Jan 2013 From: northern wisconsin Posts: 6,001	You did good to thin the herd. Mange is very contagious with coyotes. Hard to exterminate once it sets in. Yeah, I'd take the Nikon, too. Nothing wrong with the Bushnell, but Nikon optics are tough to beat.

03-13-2015, 03:46 PM	#8
303Lithgow Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Washington State Posts: 16,373	Those do look like bad yotes. Back in the 70's when their coats were the rage I made a few bucks hunting and selling the fur.

03-13-2015, 04:58 PM	#12
RetiredSeabee Super Moderator Joined: Dec 2012 From: Harrisburg, North Carolina Posts: 4,269	I think that last one was smiling at you. Probably enjoying his 72 virgins The Nikon should let you sight in on them a day ahead.

03-13-2015, 05:56 PM	#16
Dennis H Senior Member Joined: Apr 2014 From: colorado Posts: 5,644	Good pics junkie! Them turkeys will sure multiply if the weathers good. Was buckie coolin off or gettin away from the bugs?

03-13-2015, 06:09 PM	#19
gunjunkie Senior Member Joined: Jan 2014 From: Texas Panhandle. Posts: 3,822	Those turkeys were from last year. A few days ago I counted 47 of em when I was fillin the water trough. That buck had been hit by a car or truck. Both his left legs had compound fractures, and somehow he made it at least 250 yards from where the closest road is.