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    waders

    I don’t know not having owned G3’s. My understanding is they are basically the same other than the G3’s having an extra layer in the seat. Here’s a steal of a deal if it happens to be anyone’s size. They were $450 normally...
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    waders

    I decided to go with Simms this round, but couldn’t stomach the G3 price between the facts that I needed a custom made pair which are more $, as well as I expect these will dry rot before they “wear out” sadly. I went with their Headwaters Pro, basically a slightly lighter built version of the...
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    How important is a softshell

    Pretty much my views. To me, when it’s cool/breezy/damp/dreary, but not extreme weather, there is nothing more comfortable and versatile than a soft shell. I know technically the weight of clothes you wear counts even more than stuff if your pack, but it doesn’t feel that way to me. If I expect...
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    Realistic glassing distances?

    2000 yards is about the furthest that I’ve been able to easily identify elk and tell their sex through my Zeiss 10x Conquests. You could probably do it further but in the area I hunt that’s about the distance between ridgelines. You can easily see them far enough away that you want be able to...
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    Anyone running a day pack w dry bag in the meat shelf?

    Yes, I did it on my first elk hunt. KUIU 1850 bag and their XXL dry bag in the meat shelf. Worked fine for 7 days in muzzleloader season, and it’s nice being able to pull camp out in one bag if you either know where you’re going to camp for the whole trip ahead of time OR you don’t necessarily...
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    Need a new hunting rig

    From a $ standpoint, you’re not likely to come out ahead buying a second vehicle when you factor insurance, maintenance, etc. I’d just keep driving your truck and save the $ for what you want. It‘s a different story if you have a massive commute to work, so you’re looking for a high MPG daily...
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    Kuiu or First Lite

    Are the Kutana pants just a more abrasion resistant version of the Attacks? I have a pair of those that I love, weight and venting are perfect. They have some pilling which doesn’t bother me, no rips or worn through spots, but they do ZERO to stop briars. I’m not talking devil’s club or...
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    Rifle minimalists

    I sort of wish I had gone the minimalist route, as that’s my nature and what I’ve been moving to in other areas. The issue is, I‘ve never gotten rid of a gun and don’t see any reason to. I don’t actually dislike any of the guns I have and don’t have any truly “cheap/junk guns”, but if you total...
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    And so it begins....

    I thought he wanted to “unite” us all? Seems to be doing his damndest to piss half the country off.
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    so the ammunition manufacturers are not at fault for the higher prices

    People may not like it, but I believe slightly higher retail prices are exactly what need to happen to solve this problem that‘s been created. I don’t fault people for “hoarding” ammo, the way it has been you’ve pretty much got to get what you can if you want to be able to shoot/hunt/etc. With...
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    Why do gunsmiths/manufacturers seem to have such poor customer service?

    As has been said, it’s hard to make any money and get projects out the door when you’re on the phone. Yes, you can hire someone to answer questions like “how much does it cost to thread a barrel or bed an action?”, but you can’t have a high school kid or your wife talking extreme details, they...
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    Handyman business

    I have a finish carpentry/woodworking business that has kept me extremely busy for the last 7-8 years, I started from scratch here and have never advertised. If you can be professional, call people back, show up on time, and do good work you will have all you can handle once word starts...
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    Convincing your wife

    Get an Inreach and go. I had previously carried a PLB (one way SOS communication only), and told her “if you don’t hear anything, I’m fine.” A buddy of mine’s wife had a seizure and required emergency brain surgery shortly before I went on an elk hunt last year. That made me pick up an Inreach...
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    How careful with water?

    The outfitter from the Boundary Waters told us giardia is heavier than the water, so if you take it from the top of a lake/pond it’s likely cleaner than a flowing stream. If you’ve been out west on a normal or drought year, you’ll know it’s worth carrying a filter even if you’ve chosen not to...
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    Kuiu Ultra or Pro LT

    Hate those things, especially on the rifle/bow holders. Seems like 9/10 times you set your pack down they pop open.
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    Tikka T1x...

    I just bought one, haven’t shot it yet. Choice was primarily driven by ordering a Dead Air Mask can. Figured I could thread my semi-auto .22 but a bolt gun would be quieter. Going with the DIP rail, haven’t settled on a scope. Thinking a 4-16 of some type as I’d like to use it for squirrel...
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    Moving to the Austin, Texas area. Q & A please

    Bummer to hear BOTW closed, I wasn’t a huge fan of their setup where you couldn’t ever go down range to check targets, but 1,000 yard ranges are few and far between.
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    Howa 1500 stock options

    Howa used to make their Alpine Mountain rifle that came with a lightweight stock, not sure if they have any left to sell you individually. The Bell and Carlson stocks that come on Weatherby Vanguard Backcounty and Wilderness rifles have a carbon inlay and weigh significantly less than the other...
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    Moving to the Austin, Texas area. Q & A please

    I lived there for a few years around 2011/2012, IMO you’re about 10 years too late. I went there for the music scene and had a successful motorcycle business, we had a blast and made a lot of money. There are lots of great places to eat and day trip type outdoor stuff to do. Austin isn’t...
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    Gunbroker. Seller won’t contact me

    I’ve had similar experiences on gunbroker, it can be frustrating, but I’ve never been screwed over. Keep in mind a lot of people on there are guys that may be deployed, working on oil rigs, etc. People are busy and some guy buying a $100 barrel isn’t always their first priority, especially if...

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