Muley scouting trip

[elkaholic]

Even though I didn't find the one, I would consider it a good trip. Got to see some bucks, take some pictures, set out a couple of cameras, and found a lion kill. Finding the kill only 300 yards from where I had been glassing quickly reminded me I wasn't exactly at the top of the chain any more.

1 question. For you guys using a I-phone was setting do you use to get good pics at max zoom on the spotting scope? This deer was almost 2 miles away. I could easily count points but couldn't get any good pictures. Any one have pointers?

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405304168.417434.jpg (526.78 KiB) Viewed 5972 times

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405304150.347399.jpg (273.6 KiB) Viewed 5972 times

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405304134.516382.jpg (211.49 KiB) Viewed 5972 times

[elkaholic]

And a good scouting trip isn't complete without a little Dutch..

ImageUploadedByTapatalk1405304437.544819.jpg (401.2 KiB) Viewed 5969 times

[markymark]

Everything is better with a little Dutch.

[Duck-Slayer]

I know that spot..... LOL...... not really.... but I look at country just like that all the time.....
Matt

[elkaholic]

He he. Lots of rocks down there for sure. Unfortunately I have nothing to show for my last trip. Sure wish I had an elk tag though as I saw a couple great bulls.

[ElkNut1]

Yes, very nice! When using a spotting scope none are any good for viewing or photo sessions on max magnification. You need to keep the eyepiece screwed all the down, not out for best viewing. Adjust both focus & magnification on spotter until image focused on is crystal clear, you'll see what that is depending on the type of day you are taking photos? Cloudy days or early/late will allow you to go higher on the magnification. On those hot sunny days you will get about 3/4 of peak magnification at best! Play with it some & you'll see what days allow what! Have Fun!

ElkNut1

[Duck-Slayer]

How's the hunting?
Matt

[elkaholic]

Not even close to as good as yours:-). First time was a charm eh? Biggest I have seen was a 23 in 3 point and I saw him while towing my buddies wheeler 8 miles back to camp. When do we get to see pics?

[Duck-Slayer]

In Western hunter Magazine when the story is published if ya need help I'm available till Sept. 15th
Matt

[elkaholic]

Noce. Labor Day weekend is my last weekend for deer then I'm switching to elk. Thanks for the offer though.

[Duck-Slayer]

Good deal, I'm not gonna go up till the 3rd weekend,
Matt

[scrubs]

Is that the 11-33x50 Razor?

[elkaholic]

It is the 65 mm scrubs.