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    Cheap Stuff that Works

    Not a fan of how many used blades get left in the woods. I bring one for detail work but make sure to bring my old blades back out with me. I do as much a I can with a real knife so almost never get out my tyto knife
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    Scope Field Eval Explanation and Standards

    I wonder the way micrometers work (scope turrets) if the road test would get more passes if done before the drop test. I understand if scopes pass the drop test they will almost always pass the road test. This makes me think since these are spring loaded micrometers, that it is possible there...
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    Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44 new model

    I totally get the ignorance of those that think someone else’s system passing means their system will pass. However, there is much to learn from this on how to bulletproof a rifle system. ALL variables are able to be eliminated except the scope. Repeating procedures shows whether they are...
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    Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44 new model

    I don't necessary agree that "it doesn't matter what caused the shift, a shift is a shift". Certainly a shift in the field is not wanted but what caused the shift certainly is valuable information that can help eliminate the shift in the future. Scope move in the rings? Glue it in the rings...
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    Maven RS1.2 2.5-15x44 new model

    I think this is the entire point of @Formidilosus recommending people test their own system. It means nothing for someone to buy all the parts found on someone else's great rifle. As many have said the entire system gets a real test after a drop like that. However if you have tested your rifle...
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    RokStok

    Really like to hear your thoughts between those 2 stocks once you have used the Rokstok
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    I tried a "hunting version" of the popular YouTube "test your limit/blackjack" 500 yard challenge. Featuring the RokStok!

    Love to see people testing their abilities. I bet the recoil to weight ratio is pretty similar between an 8.5lb .223 and a 15lb 7mag but would much rather carry the 8.5lbs!
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    Recently missed a caribou on a hunt of a lifetime. What caused the miss?

    No ill intent meant, simply assumption because you haven’t given us much data to go on. What was you mv with that rifle/ammo? What was your predicted holds for wind? How much wind was there? What direction was the wind? Was there an up draft or down draft? Was the rifle completely dry? Was it...
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    Recently missed a caribou on a hunt of a lifetime. What caused the miss?

    Sounds like lots of things added up to the result. No offense but we haven’t heard a velocity from your short barrel, and if you are assuming parallax isn’t that important on such a difficult angle then it might be safe to assume “close enough” for level, scope height, MV, BC, range, angle...
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    Alpaca wool is better than merino.....

    Not sure if it has been pointed out yet but here is my 2cents. There is a real difference in the fibers. Alpaca is a hollow fiber versus the solid fiber of wool hair. The hollow alpaca hair will wick far more moisture with capillary action and can store more insulating air than wool. This is...
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    So the person survived a Grizzly bear attack by killing the bear, but the rest of us should do it differently. Makes sense, right?

    Maybe its been mentioned already but I think it is important to read between the lines on bear attach data. Bear spray and firearm defensive studies do not actually compare to each other. Bear spray is heavily encourage in favor of the life of the bear and not erring on the side of caution with...
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    Three “ribeyes of the sky” wandering through my backyard

    Quite tasty!...but can be tough if cooked too fast. Wish we had a season for them down here in Wisconsin.
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    WTS Benchmark 20" carbon barrel

    What is the weight on that barrel?
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    Q&A Leupold Mark 4HD 2.5-10x42mm FFP TMR

    I agree. I think a lot of people confuse the drop test which looks for a scope losing zero with the scope breaking and those are two entirely different things.
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    Q&A Leupold Mark 4HD 2.5-10x42mm FFP TMR

    Got to see a Mk 4 HD in person while in Alaska last week while the Rep was visiting Granite View Sports. Great shop by the way. Quite a nice scope, turret feel, reticle was nice. Was a 6-24 model with christmas tree. I asked the rep if she was familiar with the Rokslide Drop Tests. She said "We...
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    Kuiu verde or valo for Colorado elk and muley?

    https://camomatrix.com/camo_matrix.php
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    Lightweight tripod set-up for shooting

    My Feisol 3342 with long spike feed and older RRS universal leveling base comes in at 3lb 8ounces if I recall correctly. Hard to beat for the weight when it is quite stable to shoot off, even standing to clear brush, and glass. Basically within 2oz of Shokey sticks setup my buddy runs but far...
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    Do you adjust MV or BC value of a ballistic app when field proven the ballistics?

    I trust my Velocity as it is a known measurement based upon results from accurate topend chrongraphs (MS v3 & Garmin). There should be no reason to lie to the computer about fake velocity numbers to make up for bad math on the software side. I use Trasol for my Centerfire as I find it more...
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    Rokstok vs HNT 26: A Hike & Shoot Review

    Awesome picture and feedback. Currently finishing up an XLR element build to do this very thing in the Delta Junction area 1st week of August. Contemplating a Rokstok so the comparison is helpful. I liked the flexibility of the XLR over the HNT26 but the magnesium getting cold is the biggest...
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    RokStok

    FYI - FedEx does offer a service called Custom Critical if you would like to utilize it. These are straight trucks with heating and AC in the cargo area, sleeper cab and 2 drivers that only stop for fuel and drive your cargo directly to you regardless of other customers. This service also...

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