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    Zpacks Cord Equivalent

    They may have a rep in North America, may be worth asking, or even one of their European retailers might ship for cheaper. I was fortunate to be living in Europe for a few years, and their stuff was super cheap at the time.
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    Make sure you show respect this fall

    Definitely post the article on freezing affecting the dry aging process, if you find it. I personally haven't ever been able to dry age an animal that wasnt frozen first. I'd be curious to find out what I'm missing and how I can change my process. It might be the final push I need to build a...
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    Make sure you show respect this fall

    Have you dry aged bears before? If not, I'd suggest caution, the fat can go rancid very quickly, even in the fridge. A couple years ago I let life (aka a pregnant vegetarian wife) get in the way of processing my bear. I lost 1/2 the meat by day 10 in the fridge, and it was on ice within 2 hours...
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    Annealer

    That's unfortunate, they were right on time for me. But that was 3+ years ago. Currently I don't take any timelines as fact.
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    Press Suggestions

    I'd recommend Forster Co-Ax over the MEC, its' the original press of that style plus I do not like the MEC collars that are mounted on the dies. Switching dies is fast enough on both platforms that I don't see a need for a turret press. But I'd definitely look into a Progressive for handgun...
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    Zpacks Cord Equivalent

    https://www.premiumropes.com/dx-trim-xs These guys have alot of great & unusual options. I've used their stuff both for kite surfing and sailing. All good stuff. Hyperlight Mountain Gear also sells some dyneema core w/ poly cover. It's decent, but I wasn't a fan of the cover.
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    What caused this?

    From the pictures, I'd guess that the bullet partially deformed the neck as it was being seated. Was there an unusual amount of resistance during the seating process? Did you chamfer the inside of the neck, prior to loading the bullet? Personally I use a mandrel to uniform neck tension, not...
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    Annealer

    I have the Annie Induction Annealer and I'm a big fan. Not as fancy as the Amp, fraction of the cost, fast. Just as repeatable once you have your timing sorted out. (Which is pretty easy to do).
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    300 wsm which bullet for elk and deer

    https://www.longrangehunting.com/threads/hammer-hunter-load-data-see-page-1-post-8.273018/?amp=1 Lots of Hammers load data in post #8 of this thread. The 166 or 152 would both be more then sufficient for elk.
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    Water storage at camp

    The CNOC has a neck opening the same size as a Smart Water bottle. I use the same water filter on both. If you are referring to the tiny dropper bottle cap that the Drom Lite uses, then yes, the CNOC is much faster. If you unthread that dropper bottle cap off of the Drom Lite, it's the same...
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    • Forum: Gear
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    Waterproof Duffle Bag?

    Arcteryx Carrier duffle. They are waterproof except the zipper. They are the only bags I use now, we have them in multiple sizes for the whole family. We've used them sailing and gear has stayed dry despite excessive humidity and water in the some of the race boats. They're often left on docks...
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    Seeking very powerful headlamp. Suggestions??

    I've had good success with my Zebralight, don't remember the model, but the light beam is excellent. Zebra Light has some awesome lenses, a step above the majority of lights I've used. I've used mine during a number of torrential downpours and never had water ingress issues. I used to have some...
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    • Post #18
    • Forum: Gear
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    Amplified plugs or muffs while hunting?

    I've been using plugs for a couple of seasons now. Really enjoy them in the woods, I shot a buck that crossed a ravine 100' behind me. Wouldn't have heard him without the amplified sounds. That was in 6" of snow and sleet/snow falling so lots of ambient noise, but it was worth it for me. I've...
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    Pack sizing - head hitting frame (Mystery Ranch)

    Seek Outside is what I was going to suggest. The frame/hip belt can be manipulated to make it carry like a much shorter pack. Then add frame extensions when you have a heavy load to carry. I've set my pack up for a friend with similar dimensions to what you listed. The frame carry's like a 22"...
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    Which Hammer Load for Elk

    Both bullets are going to be extremely effective. What is your realistic hunting range? If it's sub 400, with the occasional opportunity out to 700 then I'd take the speed of the 213HH. If you are regularly killing animals in the 600-700 yard range, then the the 260. The temp stability of the...
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    Seek Cimarron DCF Interior Space in Snow

    What core is used in your Sterling Rope? From reviewing their website, it appears that the core of the 2.75mm accessory cord is not a high performance core (ie not Dyneema). I'd assume it's polyester, but there are other cores available...
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    Rate this potential setup

    Personally I'd recommend getting in a floorless, teepee style tent, that will be your biggest weight savings. I camp with mine and my family and all I do is add a nest when my wife is joining us. I use the Hyperlight Mountain Gear Ultamid 4, but there are other similar tents out there. Next...
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    Spotting scope recommendations?

    I've worked up from borrowed leupold optics to a kowa 66, then Swaro ATX65 and BTX/95 and this year I've used nothing but my ATX 95. I was only able to notch my tag this year because I had the ATX95. I simply couldn't have identified and counted the rings on my ram without it. I wont personally...
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    Seek Cimarron DCF Interior Space in Snow

    Unsure on the cordage that is included with the SO tents. I always replace mine immediately with cord I know. Maybe call them and ask. Next easiest way is to cut off the melted end, hit the exposed filaments with a lighter. The cover will be Polyester and will melt completely into a blob...
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    Seek Cimarron DCF Interior Space in Snow

    I have made my own DCF tie-in points and they are bomber strong, zero sewing involved, 100% double sided tape. There are a number of tutorials online and the tape used is very specific, but the process is very easy. Two tips in DCF and snow. I prefer to use dyneema or spectra based cordage...

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