RMEF Lifetime Member...did it when they were offering the Henry .22 Golden Boy and the membership for around $1800. Had it engraved and gave it to my son.
I agree here with husky on the porting...did it one time and regretted it. Mind you my two biggest rifles are a 325WSM and a 375 H&H, neither of which are ported. Anyhow, the 300 I ported a few years ago got more safe time than field time.
I called and spoke with Steve on Thursday and he was in the middle of setting up targets. He took the time to chat, so i took the time to pre-order a 5500. Hopefully I'll get in time to take up north. More than likely try running a HC on the frame but like the organization and access of the...
Good luck brother, I'm in love with mine! Using it for the past two years up here in AK. Not sure how many nights I've slept on it but never been cold. Great pad, well worth the $189 I paid for mine!
I've got the BAIC and my son primarily uses it. I believe there's about an inch difference...
Not to steal the thread Snyd but had a similar experience a few nights ago. The smaller of the two had me treed with my longbow and a 10mm. Not very good photos and my phone went dead before they got under me...can't wait for 20A griz over bait next spring!