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    Iron Will June Giveaway!

    S125 elk
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    Gaiters? What do you feel is the main purpose

    They often make my feet more wet (sweat) especially if goretex or similar. The exception is lots of high wet vegetation. For longer trips or more nasty terrain they are really nice to keep the inside of my boots clean, which I think is actually somewhat important. In snow I consider them...
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    Iron Will June Giveaway!

    S125 elk (once in a lifetime tag!)
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    Im going Tarp Bivy this year. Give me you tips and tricks

    I think tarps can be fun because I enjoy setting them up... most of the time. Cold, wet, dark, tired, not as fun but what is at that point? Some good advice up thread. Be aware that some of the ultra thin and stiff cord will not make it through very many trucker hitches/slip knots. Just...
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    Sheridan Lake, South Dakota family trip

    Spring Creek is decent fishing in places. Bear country and reptile gardens are cool for the kids. The NPS caves are good if you are into that kind of thing. Sylvan lake is nice with good mellow hikes around. Lots of good hikes or just wander in the woods. The school of mines in RC has a pretty...
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    Hot weather pants - OR Ferrosi vs FL Trace vs Kuiu Tiburon

    I have the FL and the ferrosi. I prefer ferrosi in every way except they don't come in super cool camo patterns that I can really only wear hunting. The browning early season pants are very similar or same fabric as the FL and can be had cheaper usually. All three would be great choices, but I...
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    Sold Meopta 3-18x50

    Does it have mil or moa adjustments? Thanks!
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    Best gloves

    Probably not. I can't remember what I paid, but I did get them at the outlet. Honestly some mechanix would be awesome also and a bit cheaper.
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    Best gloves

    For general bushwhacking gloves, I have some kuiu ones that have pittards leather palm, no insulation, and softshell back that I love. Attack gloves I think.
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    Best gloves

    OR alti mitts or firebrand. Or other high end climbing companies like Rab. Though it does seem like the hunting companies are catching up. If you are planning to and haven't been out in the conditions, take time to experiment and understand that the whole clothing/food/water/sleep system works...
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    Eberlestock EMOD

    I have an f1 tall (get the tall no matter your height) and about every accessory under the sun. It is great for hauling big loads and relatively comfortable. I don't love to use it as a day pack for something like turkey because the load shelf is annoying to me. I honestly don't think it adds a...
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    Aram Von Benedikt

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    What Binocular Harness pouches do you want?

    Next harness I buy will be from you all for sure. Sodak and all. You seem to have a great system. What about a bow d loop hook? A 3d printed molle version for the front would be handy imo.
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    Switching to Tennis Shoes / Trail Runners from Mountaineering Boots.

    Footwear is even more a matter of personal taste than caliber selection! I have hiked in lots of terrain in lots of different kinds of footwear. It all works if it is comfortable for you and the trip is short enough. I used to use running shoes a lot, even with a heavy pack and jammed into...
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    What meat grinder do you use?

    I think I have the LEM #5 big bite, and it works great. I haven't ground more than about 20 lbs at a time. Only complaint is that it can run a little hot and start cooking the meat if the grinder head and meat haven't been put in the freezer for a while. Also that I had to buy the in between...
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    Sold SWFA 10X Milquad

    Sent a message
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    Another puffy thread

    Nunatuk would be awesome. Be aware with brands like Rab and other euro brands, you may have to size up. If you are cheap, look for used stuff. This is probably pretty warm. The eddie bauer peak XV ones can also be had reasonably sometimes.
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    Copper bullets and "sweet spot" calibers. Can some push copper bullets too fast?

    Shot a bull elk with a 7mm rem mag with a barnes factory loaded lrx or ttsx (can't remember which) at about 12 yards. Quartering away entered just behind ribs on one side and bullet through scapula and recovered against hide on other side with no petals left, just a slug. It did take a step or...
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    .223 for bear, mountain goat, deer, elk, and moose.

    I'm working on saving up for a .223 to be able to practice more. Until then, I'm shooting a .270. Any bullet recommendations from this crowd for western game - elk, deer, antelope? TMK and ELDM aren't made in this caliber. I like that monos don't ruin as much meat, which I understand is...
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    Unlimited PTO?!?

    "Unlimited PTO" is like how they don't need to post speed limits on a bad forest service road. The work is often unlimited too. I've worked in a job where it required constant availability, working every weekend, and most nights. Not worth it to me, so I took a pay cut and entered a track where...

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