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    Ultralight tent lantern solution!

    very cool. How much does it weigh and how much would it cost to make?
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    Bino tripod

    So as with most things hunting, there is not going to be a one-size-fits-all answer to this question. The right setup for you will depend on how you intend to use the system. If your typical glassing session involves a short walk from your vehicle then you should get a tripod that's big and...
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    Blonde Brown Bear Rug or Mount?

    I think almost every hunter on here dreams about being in the position you're in. I don't even KNOW anyone who has killed a brown bear. So, if you're in a position to, and you wife is okay with it, a full mount of that bear will be a dominant display and spark conversations in more visitors than...
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    Dropping weight on a rifle

    That's probably as light as I'd want to go with that cartridge. If you get much lighter than that, the shootability is probably going to decrease. I think I'd try to shave some weight from other stuff in my pack. I think I'd gladly trade a pound ON the rifle for a pound OUT of my pack.
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    7PRC chassis rifle build results/specifications

    I just finished putting together my folding hunting rifle and I figured I would post some specific weights for anyone planning similar build. It was difficult to estimate the total build weight and plan the overall weight of what the system would be once it was done. By going to different sites...
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    Bullet drop depends on left/right wind direction?

    That’s from the shooter’s perspective
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    Bullet drop depends on left/right wind direction?

    Aerodynamic jump is happening at ALL distances if there’s wind present. Using a ballistic app like 4DoF will help you start understanding this. Get a Kestrel (just a simple one that will give you wind, temp, barometric pressure, and humidity) and start using it every single time you’re at the...
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    Bullet drop depends on left/right wind direction?

    This is caused by gyroscopic precession. Basically, if an object is spinning, any force exerted on that object will respond 90 degrees from the direction of input. The bullet is spinning somewhere in the neighborhood of 250,000+ RPM. If the bullet is spinning clockwise, because the barrel has...
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    Bear tooth wear and age question.

    I appreciate the kind words. We spent several weekends over the course of two months looking for the right bear and as soon as I spotted her, I knew I had to see if I could make something happen. She definitely did not make it easy on us!
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    Bear tooth wear and age question.

    Wow that is an impressive skull right there! Amazing.
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    2023 Bear Success thread

    We were lucky enough to find this old gal after several trips into the back country. Ended up being a 199 yard uphill shot with the 300WM pushing a Cutting Edge 180 Laser bullet. She spun 180 and dropped in place.
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    Bear tooth wear and age question.

    Any guesses to the age of this sow? She is about 5’ nose to tail. Her bottom incisors are pretty worn down and her canines are all a little beat up. Pretty bear though.
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    Long range angled shooting, laser rangefinding, and firing solutions.

    I generally run my laser rangefinders on angle mode, because I do an equal amount of archery to rifle shooting. Lately I have been diving more into the details of long range ballistics which makes me wonder about a couple things. I have always shot the angle compensated distance because that...
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    Exo Mountain K4?

    Yesterday and today I did a couple laps up my local training loop which is about 4.5 miles and 1800 feet of elevation. I put 35 pounds in the K4 pack. I have used a bunch of packs in the military and I own packs from KUIU and Mystery Ranch but I have to say the K4 is very easily, and by a wide...
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    Stone Glacier Chilkoot 15 vs Kuiu Super Down 15

    I think I probably have my search narrowed down to one of these two bags because they are similar enough in specs and price (with my discounts) that I feel either one would fit my mission. I would use this bag down to the lower end of its rating but I have a -20 bag for truly cold conditions...
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    Welcome to T&K Hunting: Sewing and a bunch more

    T&K is the real deal. Tyler is a straight up great guy and their customer service is amazing. We have 4 T&K binocular harnesses in our home with rangefinder pouches and more. The products are rock solid and will probably outlive me. Buy with confidence.
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    Exo Mountain K4?

    Received my K4 2200 today. I have packs from Mystery Ranch, and Kuiu (as well as several non-hunting packs). I think the Kuiu and Mystery Ranch packs are nice in their own ways but the K4 seems better in quality and manufacturing attention to detail. I used to build BASE jumping equipment for a...
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    Exo Mountain K4?

    Just ordered the K4 2200, InReach mini pouch, Nalgene holder, and hip belt pouch. Stoked to have it here in time to use this season.
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    Mule Deer game bags?

    What aren't people liking about the Black Ovis bags?
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    2022 California Bear

    So it's my understanding that bears will typically key in on grasses during the springtime, if they can, they'll be trying to pick up deer fawns from late spring to mid summer, then move on to berries in the fall. My question is, with it being so dry out here in California, and having seen very...
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