Yes in 2018 on an elk/mule deer hunt in Idaho I slipped on some ice and slid quite a bit. Noticed my vx6 was dinged up a bit but didn't think it got knocked around too bad the next morning I thought about grabbing my back up rifle ( I always bring one on out of state hunts) but it was a considerably smaller caliber and we had elk patterned pretty well I had planned on taking a couple shots to check the zero that day at lunch but a big mule deer came out and gave me an opportunity I couldn't pass. Missed so badly the deer stood there allowing for 2 more shots, I thought it was my position on the first shot. It took all I had to not wrap that rifle around a tree. But I was more mad at myself not the rifle/scope. Lessons were learned that year.
Have ypu ever fallen or dropped your rifle and knocked the scope off and ruined a hunt
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akmtnhnt
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This is true as well, and not all scope rings are good either. There are some pretty bombproof rings as well, any they have to be used.
Not yet....but a fellow I know can be worse to have along than a dropped rifle. Anyone going hunting with him (typically varmints) that he has any issue with is going to get his turrets cranked on whenever the owner isn't paying attention. @ButterBean will know exactly who I am referring to - hopefully that was never you my friend!
WYO300RUM
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1993 in Colorado going down a steep mtn. I had a horse fall on it's side and slide about 50 yds.. I didn't have rifle in scabbard because we were going to retrive my elk. Was a bit scary but your accident scared cr@p out of me. We had a couple other horse/mule wrecks but not like yours. Had one in Escslante Ut. Buddies pack horse fell off cliff. At bottom the pack and all was laying by horse when it deflated hitting g ground.
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FireFlyFishing
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Seems like folks just need to take some ninja training…
WYO300RUM
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Horses included.
Seems like folks just need to take some ninja training…
xsn10s
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When I was younger I would have done that without the black pajamas. But when I took that spill I did it in true Holmer Simpson fashion. A "doh" with every bounce lol.
Seems like folks just need to take some ninja training…
NOPE!
When in doubt get out and shoot a target during the trip. Better to be safe than sorry
Nothing wrong with bringing a spare rifle as well if you gave one available…
carpassasin
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I think anyone that's been in the rough stuff has takin a nasty spill or two! You're lucky if you don't break something .
WYO300RUM
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D14 and X12 had kicked my butt for 30 years. Not to mention D16, X9A, X9B, X10 and D7. The Sierras are rough as the Rockies aka X zones
Twice, but luckily the 2nd time it wasn't bad enough to ruin it.
Not happening again if I can help it, my equipment and setup is primarily based on toughness, reliability and holding zero now. So far so good though some pretty harsh treatment
Not happening again if I can help it, my equipment and setup is primarily based on toughness, reliability and holding zero now. So far so good though some pretty harsh treatment
