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  1. Shootinsurveyor

    Recommended Pants - Nov MT Deer Hunt

    budget option could be Eddie Bauer Lined Guide Pro pants. I wore them in montana with 2 feet of snow on the ground and wore them when it warmed up later in the week. They cover a pretty good range of temps on their own and even more with a baselayer. They have decent water resistance and...
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    Elk bullet for 308 backup rifle

    Was a higher grain than Ive normally seen in factory ammo. The ELDX in 308 is a 178gr. If he is reloading for shits and giggles using whatever he has, rock on. If he wants a serious backup plan, just buy a box of 40-50 dollar ammo and be ready to rock.
  3. Shootinsurveyor

    Elk bullet for 308 backup rifle

    I wouldn't pick any of those. Buy a box of Hornady Precision Hunter or Barnes Monos and know you are ready to go. Wont take the time to develop a load and you can focus on knowing what you will have is the right bullet. Most of the weights you have are a bit heavier than the average 308...
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    6.5 Creedmoor on Elk?

    Was listening to a Mike Glover podcast where he shot a bull 4 or five times at around 250-300. His guide said keep shooting. When they dressed it out after it died, he said that its body fat had filled the bullet holes and were impossible to find the entrance and exit holes. Elk died quickly...
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    Gun Bearer vs Slik Sling

    If you are leaning over puffing up a steep hill and your partners are waiting for you, you could be flagging them. It doesn't seem like a big deal to us as we don't carry a round in the chamber on the long walk in. that just how we roll and yes we may not get a shot off if we bump something.
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    Hunting in rubber boots(recommendation?)

    I wear Lacrosse rubber boots almost everyday and have for the past 13 years at work. They can work and be good to move around in, but I wouldn't want to hike up a mountain in them. I would just waterproof your boots really well and dry them out every evening if thats a option. I definitely...
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    Newbie Hunt Plan - MT Combo

    Rifle season is going to be way different than you are thinking. You can find the deep dark spot where they all are hiding from the rest of the rifle hunters possibly. Filling your deer tag should be easier than a elk tag so keep your eyes open as there are lots of whitetail and mule deer. I...
  8. Shootinsurveyor

    Mesa Precision Arms Carbon Fiber Altitude Stock

    They do shoot great unbedded. I have my Tikka in a XLR now but accuracy is the same as it was in the Mesa.
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    Autotrickler alternative?

    Chargemaster Lite works fairly well. I check my throw's every so often and its always where its supposed to be. A step up from doing everything manually. What issues are you guys running into with them?
  10. Shootinsurveyor

    Blaze orange camo hunting vest

    Browning makes a blaze orange vest that works great over jackets and stuff. Decent pockets and not very expensive. Got it at Cabela’s. It’s nicer than the flimsy ones. Worked great hunting with a pack too.
  11. Shootinsurveyor

    Puffy pant on a budget

    The EB lined Guide pro pants are definitely very warm. Worn down to zero and as long as moving very comfortable. Underarmor Ridge Reaper puffy pants can be found for cheaper than the big names on forums and ebay. not super lightweight but good to carry in a pack as a insurance policy. I...
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    Non locking elevation turrets?

    I dealt with the same question and ended up getting a older Bushnell 6500 with capped turrets. Older Vortex LHT are capped too. I didnt worry about brush moving the turrets on the scope I had, but carrying in the Kifaru Gunbearer puts the turrets under my armpit and next to my pack strap did...
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    Beretta A400 Xtreme Plus vs. Benelli Super Black Eagle III

    Benellis have more felt recoil than a comparable gas gun. I looked at versions of the benelli almost 20 years ago and eventually went with a Beretta 391. Dont clean much and shoot cheap ammo out of it and it still runs when I pull it out the closet a few years later.
  14. Shootinsurveyor

    PSE Mach 1 Short Draw Lengths

    cripes man-my shoulder would explode if I tried to pull 78#.
  15. Shootinsurveyor

    Northern Montana Mule Deer Hunt Boot Question

    I wore non insulated goretex salomons in Montana when there was a foot or two of snow. my feet never got cold even when it dropped into negative as long as we kept moving. Sitting on a windy ridge glassing could get cold so if you are worried, you could drape something over your feet while you...
  16. Shootinsurveyor

    Trad Archer beginning spot

    thanks for the tips fellas. good starting points appreciated!
  17. Shootinsurveyor

    PSE Mach 1 Short Draw Lengths

    Bump for the t-rex arms (myself included). PSE Levitate short draw info also welcome!
  18. Shootinsurveyor

    Trad Archer beginning spot

    I've had a Bear Kodiak Magnum 55lb since I found it at a flea market for 15 bucks in 2001. It is fun to shoot somewhat badly as it is hard to concentrate on good technique with that high of a draw weight. What is a good 35lb draw setup that is economical to build strength and technique...
  19. Shootinsurveyor

    Keep my F150 or get a new 4Runner?

    Drive a F150 crew cab at work and owned a 4runner for a bit before I moved up to the Sequoia. 4runner all the way. Its what I would buy if I moved on to a new vehicle.
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    Powder Dispenser reviews

    Chargemaster Lite- makes dropping powder go much faster. Auto dispense everytime you set the pan back on the scale is great. Has taken some of the drudgery out of reloading for me. I can charge 20 cases quickly and make a box of high quality ammo.

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