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  1. J

    Where to cut budget?

    The "puffy" thing is what I'm struggling with a little. When I need more warm, I reach for a midlayer and put that on under what I'd call a soft shell layer. I have a super warm down puffy unless my wife gave it away. Just always thought it was too fragile for hunting. I guess if you're just...
  2. J

    Where to cut budget?

    Digging into specific brands, I've been looking into Pnuma as well as Nomad and Habit. All seem to be budget minded gear with decent performance. I have some Nomad gear and it's pretty solid stuff, I just wish I'd put the extra cash into wind resistance. I guess I'm using "gore tex" to...
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    Where to cut budget?

    Digging into specific brands, I've been looking into Pnuma as well as Nomad and Habit. All seem to be budget minded gear with decent performance. I have some Nomad gear and it's pretty solid stuff, I just wish I'd put the extra cash into wind resistance. I guess I'm using "gore tex" to...
  4. J

    Where to cut budget?

    I'm gonna give that thread a deep dive read when I get home and take notes. Thank you.
  5. J

    Where to cut budget?

    So, the "poke" at Sitka gear was a little tongue in cheek. I'm sure their stuff is awesome and all and maybe I'll invest in some. Not opposed to clearance rack stuff. My current cold weather mid layer are a pair of fleece "wader pants" my wife snagged on clearance at Walmart. They're so...
  6. J

    Where to cut budget?

    Yes, and some of that gear needs a little updating.
  7. J

    Where to cut budget?

    Idk what cartel everyone hunting the mountains works for, but dang, this is getting expensive for a union man... Anyway, joking aside, I may have a trip to Wyoming in 2024 and I'm looking at building a layering system. Mid October which I'm understanding is a rough time of year because you...
  8. J

    Cast Iron Restoration

    I restore iron as a side gig. Got a 55 gallon drum and a big garage charger setup. No hassle but I get it for single pan restorations. I usually recommend yellow cap EZ off and a trash bag.
  9. J

    Cast Iron Restoration

    As far as pieces with "no value" there's no reason not to get creative with them I get a little touchy. I found a Griswold Slant logo #13 for a really nice price. Figured I could make enough to buy a decent rifle with the profit. Someone has taken a grinder to it. Wound up turning a pan...
  10. J

    Do you keep your vehicle clean?

    Got a brand spanking new truck in the driveway. I'm working hard to change old habits about keeping it clean.
  11. J

    How long would it take for you to give up?

    I've hunted elk one time. I drew a tag in 06 for Pennsylvania. I did not see an elk. Elk isn't a thing I can hunt regularly. Whitetail are. With respect to whitetail, I started hunting in 1987. That year, I saw lots of deer as PA woods were practically polluted with them in the late 80s...
  12. J

    Cast Iron Restoration

    https://www.castironcollector.com/damage.php If you're curious.
  13. J

    Cast Iron Restoration

    I've seen them heated to a point where they turn a permanent red color and will no longer take a seasoning. I've seen them cracked or warped from uneven heating. Yes, they're very durable but they can be damaged by careless heating
  14. J

    Cast Iron Restoration

    Electrolysis is the best way to clean vintage iron with a lye bath coming a close second Heat based methods can damage the iron or cause fires and power tools will damage it, possibly to a point where it won't take seasoning but definitely to a point where it's lost any value
  15. J

    Bino harness should be under $100. Change my mind.

    Every single word of this. I figure my harness will outlast the glass in it. Cost about 4 hours work, too. The glass a couple more hours. Lol
  16. J

    Knife sharpening

    2 votes for KME. I wouldn't carry it in the field, but it's a great base sharpener
  17. J

    Some concerns about what a reputable gunsmith said about my rifle

    I believe I touched on the fact that loctite claims no need to adjust torque value. I was more speaking to the theory of why some people don't use or recommend loctite and I could have been more clear on that. I'd also say that more than a couple folks think the only loctite is red loctite...
  18. J

    Some concerns about what a reputable gunsmith said about my rifle

    Loctite changes the clamping force applied by the fastener at a given torque valve. This is because loctite or ANY treatment on the threads changes how the bare metal surfaces slide together, making it easier for them to turn or maybe more difficult for them to turn. So, 30 in/lb of torque...
  19. J

    Whitetail packs

    As far as a pack, whereabouts in PA are you? If you're near Lawrence county, I'll let you test drive my Kifaru frame and my Antero for fit.
  20. J

    Whitetail packs

    I'd say that, in an urban setting, a sled and a tarp might be easier. Unless you're familiar with the process, your first couple attempts at quartering a deer are going to look more like a murder scene. Chuck it on an orange sled, cover it with a blue tarp or wait till dark to haul it out.
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