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    Boot Leak, Miserable Feet, how do I prevent this?

    1. The other thing is to use snow-seal. Every August, I slather 1/3 of a container on my elk boots and let them bake in the hot sun. Usually two applications does the trick. Does this kill breathability; Probably but I wear thin socks and move slowly when I hunt. 2. As mentioned goretex socks...
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    NXS 3.5-15x50

    For basically the same size and weight you can get the NXS 5.5-22x50. The 5.5-22 is literally 4/10 of an inch longer and 1 more ounce. I think that’s why many just skip over the 15 power version. But it is second focal so 22 power can be a bit overkill as well if you want to use reticle...
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    Mountain rifle scope suggestions

    Brother and I both have this scope on our finnlight. Held zero though year 1. Reasonable compromise of magnification to weight.
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    Sleeping bag mod for glassing...

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    HPG Shepherd Stove

    Guys, I bought one of the beta test models. Works great. Easy setup and takedown. No spark or smoking issues. Belly design held up very well. Whole design seemed very stout. Door pops right off with an upward tap from a stick. Used a doubled up glove to reset the door after hot loading...
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    Epic 2023 New Mexico Hunting Trip!

    Good trip. The ones like this make up for all the other ones!!!
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    No luck in Utah

    Or elk chili.
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    No luck in Utah

    Off topic but worth a mention. Dutch oven cooking is easy. Get some good logs rolling around lunch time to create coals. Put it in by 3pm with plenty of liquid and it will be ready by 7pm. I usually amp up the fire after I get back to camp and drink a beer or two while it gets the final...
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    No luck in Utah

    It’s getting to be that whitetail hunting is more enjoyable. Big deer camp with friends, dutch oven cooking a roast, warm wall tent, good wine, lots of animals to see. Less work for more benefits.
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    No luck in Utah

    Maybe it’s the cow herd reduction, or more hunters educating the bulls in archery, or hotter weather, or Artemis is just unhappy with us mortals. It was 60 degrees and sunny the first five days. Lots of horse trailers at the trailhead too. Hard to explain.
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    Your Elk Hunting Rifle

    Sako 75 finnlight in 300 win mag Zeiss V4 (4-16) 200 grain accubonds at 2852 FPS.
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    No luck in Utah

    No luck this year on north slope. It was bizarre. There was boatloads of sign everywhere in the now dead timber (beetle kill) at 10,500 feet but nothing would come into our calls. Tried watching the meadows and even the alpine openings above. Only saw cows. Things sure have changed from the...
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    Mounting your own scopes what are you guys doing?

    Yes and as other gentleman said, use a torque driver. Inch pounds. Not foot pounds.
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    Mounting your own scopes what are you guys doing?

    Make sure rail tight. Mount ring bases loosely and see if scope fits where you want it (fore to aft). Adjust bases and torque base to spec. Put scope into bases. I spend considerable time making absolutely sure it’s level (no can’t) and far enough back to easily see in low power while...
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    Teen shoots 8x10 ROAL

    Kind of like losing your virginity to a 20 year old Bo Derek.
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