Just to add more positive experiences to the thread, just rented a SO Cimarron and Garmin Xero C1 from @Rent Outdoor Gear and will definitely use again. Fast shipping, on time, everything labeled well and in great condition. Larry even spent a good bit of time on phone with me to ensure I was...
Didn't chronograph prior, but cut my stainless 6.5 to 18" and averaged 2478 over 8 shots with ELD-M 147gr. Barrel had ~60 through it prior to this string.
Alrighty, final update until I wear these hunting next weekend (desert) then snow shoeing end of the month in CO. First coat seemed to cure well on all surfaces I covered, but you can see in the pic that the grit and overall thickness was uneven on the leather, hence recommendation for two...
Giving the KG bootguard a go today. First started with sanding leather, then cement glued over the outsole-to-leather boundary. Went down as far as the stitch line hoping it'll act as an adhesive primer for the bootguard liquid. Will post again after first coat of bootguard and then a second.
@freediver111 I have the Molinator and 2-5, both have similar feel. If you get used to the Molinator's fill you'll like the ultralight LS Wild options as well.
Similarly, I've also ended up with a 5500 LINK model and D3 Drop thanks to this thread. Both I got used, and quite like the combo with DA supported on both, and visibility for data in the normal Kestrel LINK (non-ballistic) or Shooter. Will keep the Drop on backpack if not freezing because I...
I had Hyperlite's stuff sack pillow previously and once I got my SSS in, found it fits perfectly. Neck gaiter much more cost effective as a pillow case but I already had the stuff sack, weighs nothing, and use as a packing cube (+ pillow) for any travel I do, outdoors or in.