In Oregon I would call them a regal varmint hahaha. I did read a study from a few years ago that was conducted in northeast Oregon. It concluded the biggest corporate for elk calf mortality was bears, so that gives them a point in the varmint category for me
One thing most people don't know about our new Spartan Ascent tripod is the central column holds a bunch of screwdriver bits so it can be used as a tool. You'd be surprised how often this comes in handy for field repairs stuff that comes loose
Sounds like you're fortunate to have a couple pairs of binoculars to pick from. If you were to choose just one for western hunting, what size would they be?
rimfire suppressors are the best! Point of impact shift is also a huge deal. The first time I saw how much a light barrel on an AR shifted with and without a suppressor I was shocked. About four inches at 100 yards
Also know that fine hash marks on FFP scopes can be hard to see, especially during the stress of making a quick shot. After purchasing an expensive scope with the previous option, I'm now gravitating towards lower power scopes that have the ability to dial and also lock the turrets
So true! Complex and super high power scopes are fine for target or varmint shooting. You will thank yourself though for choosing a simple scope for big game hunting
I'm partial to a rifle, and that may up your chances for success on the first time hunt. I am also a believer in choosing decent units so you get more hunting experience than waiting for a trophy hunt. You will be a better hunter after having a few under your belt. Then when it comes time to...
Hey Roksliders! I’m back with another installment of the “1 Thing” theme, this time focused on gettin the most out of Varmint Hunting. I think most of us make a mistake over and over again. We go on a hunt, but don’t make the effort to think critically about 1 thing we learned and will do...