We have killed three mule deer this year, not sure of the exact velocity but 6.5CM was at 430, 460, and 6.5 PRC was at 667. Photo attached is a 143 ELD-X at 430 yards from a 22" barrel with a can. All deer were double lung shots and made it less then 40 yards. The one Mule deer at 450 was shod...
Just a quick little update from Idaho. We punched 2x tags this weekend. One we found a forky with a doe and after watching him for an hour, another 4x4 came in and pushed him out and took over his spot. My wife killed that one and then the next day (same drainage) we found a group of 4x does...
Last weekend I was in central Idaho, saw several groups of does but zero bucks with them, that being said I live in Horseshoe Bend and saw several bucks here rutting so hopefully it kicks off this weekend in the middle of the state.
I just used mine on a hunt. Stove works great, fairly easy to setup. QC is lacking a bit, one of my tabs broke on the bottom of my stove (peax is sending a new one) and 2x of the steel cable rings for the stove pipe separated (due to not being crimped enough). But overall seems like a solid...
@rentalrunner22, I would probably stay with the 22. If I am taking it in colder climates I can always wear some of my clothing and utilize the weight of that instead of extra weight of the bag. That being said I have taken mine into the high 20s in my underwear and been cozy so I think it would...
@rentalrunner22 I hunt Idaho primarily. I just got the quilt this year but I ordered the 22 with 1oz of overfill. I used it on a spring bear hunt and this Sept and I have been in the mid to high 20s in it and actually sweating a little. I am doing a Nov mule deer hunt and plan on taking it and...
I do this all the time. Just put the boiling water in a freezer quart zip lock, seal, and then I put it in my beanie to cook. Keeps it plenty warm enough to rehydrate the meal.
I have heard Altras are fine as long as you understand they will only last one season. I have a fairly wide foot forefoot and I have a pair of Lapponia II in a 10.5 wide and they are great.