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    KRG Bravo Opinions

    An interesting comparison exercise to do is actually add up weight for a KRG Bravo and a comparable Manners EH1A or AG Alpine Hunter Adjustable Cheek Rest with AICS bottom metal. In the end, those carbon stocks only end up saving you roughly half a pound, maybe a slightly more in some...
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    Scarpa Hdry

    Dang! That’s really disappointing to hear.
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    Scarpa Hdry

    Definitely sounds like a manufacturing process issue on maybe a certain run of boots. I have been wearing KUIU Scarpas with HDry hard for two years with no issues
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    Leupold SX-4 85mm vs SX-5 Santiam 85mm

    Increase in FOV (10-15’ or so more at low and high end on the SX-5) and the SX-5 is also 10 oz lighter. “Professional Optical System” on SX-5 vs “Elite Optical System” on the SX-4, which is Leupold’s top tier glass and optical design. You’ll have to be the one to decide if the cost difference...
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    Preferred carbon barrel

    Buddy of mine has a 20” 1:7.5 6.5 PRC carbon inbound from Preferred Barrel Blanks. I’ll try to remember to come back here and post his impressions once he starts using it. I just took delivery of a stainless .308 from Preferred, haven’t mounted or shot it yet.
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    Belts for hunting pants

    Arcade elastic belts. Available from quite a few retailers. Heavy duty stretchy, infinitely adjustable, low pro durable plastic buckle, thin and comfy under pack belt
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    Another new FFP “hunting” scope that missed the mark

    Comparing to the Leupold FFP TMR reticle on the MK5HD 3.6-18, the thin lines of the reticle are the same 0.05 mil thickness. Only 2 oz heavier, 2” longer, but still not obscenely long. Especially considering the MK5HD is an exceptionally short design
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    Another new FFP “hunting” scope that missed the mark

    Safe to say this is the same reticle as used in the Toric 30mm 4-20x50 MRAD? I own one of those and actually find the reticle quite usable. Would it be my first choice for close shots on 4-6x mag? Nope. Do I wish it had some slight tweaks to the reticle for my taste? Sure. But that scope does...
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    Sold Field Optics Research ultralight tripod + pan head kit

    Sold
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    Sold Field Optics Research ultralight tripod + pan head kit

    Prices dropped to $200 shipped! Any takers?
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    Sold Field Optics Research ultralight tripod + pan head kit

    Still available
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    Sold Field Optics Research ultralight tripod + pan head kit

    Lightly used (2 trips) in great condition: Field Optics Research ProMax 6229C carbon fiber tripod with Ultralight Pan Head, plus one Arca rail and carrying case. On my hanging scale, weight of the tripod with pan head and Arca rail is 3.71 lbs. Only selling because I developed a preference for a...
  13. alpine_troop

    Allterra Arms C2 Action Review ***Updated 8/15/22***

    I dig it, sounds like great engineering and manufacturing. Looking forward to the review.
  14. alpine_troop

    > Pro's & Cons of Range Finding Binos for hunting (sig Kilo's)

    I have the Vortex Fury 5000, non-AB model. For relatively short duration glassing they do fine. As an all in one tool for target ID and ranging for a rifle shot, the convenience and speed is awesome. They are a compromise on optical quality though. As others have stated, if you spend $1000 on...
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    Hornady ELDX at longer distances

    Here’s another data point. 143 ELDX recovered from a mule deer, taken at 715 yards with a muzzle velocity of ~2620 fps from 6.5 CM
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    Packs in the rain

    I think I like that method!
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    Binoculars or rangefinding binoculars for elk?

    My two cents after using my Vortex Fury 5000 rangefinder binos for a couple years: Due to the laser rangefinder being housed in one of the tubes, there is a variance in coatings. Look through the left tube, and it’s clear. Look through the right tube, and there’s a noticeable tint. When I throw...
  18. alpine_troop

    do it all tripod?

    Check out the Two Vets Sporting Goods Ruck Tripod. 2.7 lbs, should meet your height requirements handily, packs up very compact, then add a head of your choosing. Field Optics Research ultralight pan head is very solid for its low weight.
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    FNG from north central WA

    Thanks!
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    FNG from north central WA

    There sure are! I’m looking at the Cascades through completely different eyes now as a hunter compared to my days of climbing
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