I shoot the factory loaded Barnes in 2 7mm-08’s. Absolutely one of my favorite choices for deer but I don’t think I’d hesitate at something larger with it either.
Then let’s also play the flip side of that coin. What do we call the people who use all those items you listed above to make their hunting better but look down on people who don’t? There’s just as much that contingent here as “Fudds”.
The real point is that most of the equipment we argue...
Apparently it’s anybody that doesn’t strictly stick with the Rokslide hunting trends…
Prefer 30-06 to 223 - Fudd, not a Tikka - double Fudd
Prefer traditional sporter stock instead of a vertical grip - Fudd
No suppressor or 6 port brake to spot your shots - Fudd
Use a Leupold - Fudd
Don’t...
I still have some of the Federal loaded tsx for my 270, almost exact same point of impact as the Barnes loaded ttsx both 130 grains. Quite a bit of change for the lrx though
Another vote for the Rick Young harness, the only time I use something enclosed is nasty weather. Get by just fine most of the time with the rear lens covers on the binos
I’d just keep an eye on the classifieds, the MKC knives seem to pop up regularly if that’s what you want.
I don’t think you’d be disappointed with one of the Argali knives, Tyto air, Goat knives or a benchmade altitude and you don’t have to deal with that paracord
It’ll all be personal preference, for basic butchering you don’t need a stuffer or dehydrator. As you get more advanced it’s nice, also never used a saw for deer
Better Knife/Bonesaw - doesn’t have to be pricy, the Victorinox boning knives are awesome
Grinder
Scale
Vac Sealer/Chamber Vac...
Between 4-430 but I have to leave for work by 6. I haven’t used an alarm in years. I like to have time to drink a cup of coffee and breakfast, not just run out the door.
From a purely financial advice perspective I think it’d be a pretty easy case to make that if you’re buried in consumer debt (student loans, cars, credit cards) that booking 5 figure hunts may not be the best decision for your future. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with choosing not to...
Absolutely no hard feelings for any one choosing that path, I love the thought of this but the realist in me cringes. I’m taking the opposite approach, I’m 35 now and the house will be paid for before 40. After that I should be able to fund retirement and cash flow any reasonable hunt I want...