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  1. mxgust

    Buy Once Cry Once?

    Little derail from the OPs question but I’m an optometrist and very regularly manage patients pre and post op LASIK. If you have some specific questions shoot me PM. There are a few things to know going into the procedure but complications are not common and the modern lasers are actually unable...
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    Considering Casper, Wyoming

    If you have some specific questions send me a PM. I live there now and was born and raised here. I am a little biased but I’ve always been very happy here. The wind is real but you get used to it. Seems to come in waves, for a month or two you won’t even notice and then you get a bad stretch...
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    8x vs 10x vs 12x Binoculars

    I’m also in the 10x camp. I think 10s and a spotter or 10s and 15/18x on a tripod is the ideal setup for me. I think the difference between 10-12 is less than the difference between 12-15 and if I’m going for big magnification I’d rather step up to a spotting scope or larger binos. That being...
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    Sig Sauer KILO1800BDX 6x22mm Laser Rangefinder $180

    I just bought one at my local sportsman’s. Mine has the red reticle
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    Smoother head options on Vortex Summit SS-P?

    I have one that I put a Sirui VA-5 fluid head on. I just needed an adapter
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    Diamondback 15x56s regrets

    I'll have to take a hard look at those athlons and maybe see if I can find the diamondbacks in town. Thanks for your input everyone
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    Diamondback 15x56s regrets

    I hadn’t, I’m not sure I’ve looked through any athlon actually. Do you like those?
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    Diamondback 15x56s regrets

    That seems to be the case. It was a big enough difference that I was looking into these because it really doesn’t seem like there are good options until you start getting into that zone. I like the maven b5s, I have a friend with a pair but they’re also 4x the cost. I’m not even 100% convinced...
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    Diamondback 15x56s regrets

    Thanks guys. I was a little afraid of that. It’s pretty tempting at 350 but I think the price has me more interested than anything else
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    Diamondback 15x56s regrets

    Pupillary distance, just the distance from the center of the pupil in one eye to the center of the other
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    Diamondback 15x56s regrets

    I know some of you have had issues with PD, but besides that does anyone regret buying these? As a part time, unit specific optic are any of you unhappy with them? I fully realize they won’t compare to alphas but that’s not really what I’m looking for. My 10x42 along with a spotter do the...
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    Tikka 6.5 PRC

    Cool, thank you. I’ve been tossing around the idea of buying one for a donor to rechamber into a 280ai. I might just be patient for a few more months
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    Tikka 6.5 PRC

    Is the 280ai just a rumor or where were you hearing that might be on the list?
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    Tikka 6.5 PRC

    That would be really cool
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    Eye and ear pro changes - including for hunting

    My best advice on eye protection is to get something that meets the ANSI safety rating for impact. Most reputable brands designed for this purpose are going to adhere to those guidelines but it is something to consider in the clear safety frames. If they don’t publish that information...
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    Favorite Backcountry Gear for 2020?

    In no particular order Sirui VA-5 fluid head First lite down mitts Goal zero crush lantern
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    Vortex Summit SS-P Tripod Head Replacement

    I also think the adapter loosening issue could be solved with some loctite but I wasn’t willing to do that because I am going to get a new tripod
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    Vortex Summit SS-P Tripod Head Replacement

    I just did this exact thing. I have the vortex tripod and mounted the Sirius VA-5 to it. You do need the adapter. This is the first season I’ve run it but so far so good. The adapter sometimes loosens a little when it’s strapped to my pack but it hasn’t been a big issue. At some point I am...
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    Wyoming Deer Unit 66

    I live in Casper. Weather here is still pretty warm. It’s cooling off at night but today was upwards of 70 again. It’ll be cooler where you’re hunting but not a ton and I don’t think the weather I supposed to change much. I would bet on crowds too. I was elk hunting in an OTC unit 2 weeks ago...
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    Swaro SLC... infinity setting?

    Yea optical “infinity” is the point at which light rays exit the binocular parallel to one another. This allows your eye to see without any additional focusing required. The further out the better but mathematically you get pretty close after about 20 feet. At that point it doesn’t make much...

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