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  1. MaraviaDave

    Does Dialing Take Too Long?

    The overall winner was Rusty Ulmer ….. Randy’s brother. Of course, this correction doesn’t change the point you were making. It’s only meant to clarify. Rusty is a hardcore rifle hunter. Randy has gained his reputation through archery.
  2. MaraviaDave

    Does Dialing Take Too Long?

    Stinky Coyote…. A killer we all should emulate. The killer we don’t deserve.
  3. MaraviaDave

    Bird hunting on skis

    Looking at your pictures, it appears you’re bird hunting in South central AK. Which happens to be where I also hunt birds on skis. I’m surprised to hear you don’t ski with poles. From my perspective, the decreased efficiency of skiing without poles is almost as bad as wallowing around with...
  4. MaraviaDave

    Bird hunting on skis

    Snowshoes excel in one area …. for people who can’t ski. Otherwise, skis are far more capable in essentially all terrain. There’s a reason people traveling in big mountain terrain aren’t on snowshoes. Using a set of ski crampons in icy conditions, will increase their capability even more. I’ve...
  5. MaraviaDave

    Mark 6 vs ATACR

    NightForce
  6. MaraviaDave

    Looking for the Right Tripod Set-up

    reposting my perspective from another thread.
  7. MaraviaDave

    Defiance sold to Bob Beck

    I normally wouldn’t post on this type of topic (buyouts, mergers, acquisitions, etc). However, in this this case I will. I’m a big Defiance fan. I’ve used their actions exclusively on all my builds. This news is really disappointing! My hope is that Bob will have very little influence on the...
  8. MaraviaDave

    Spotting moose: Binoculars or Spotting Scope

    If you’re looking for an addition to your 10x42 binos….I’d recommend a 15X bino mounted on your tripod. If you really believe that any bull spotted will be less than 500 yards….you’re 10x42 binos are all you will need.
  9. MaraviaDave

    Sling for gun with suppressor

    Great, I believe you’ll be happy with your decision to use flush cups. Just to confirm / re-emphasize ….. the flush cups should be mounted on the LEFT side of the stock and not on the bottom of the stock. See the image below: (not my rifle)
  10. MaraviaDave

    Sling for gun with suppressor

    Flush cups mounted on the LEFT side of the rifle (forend and butt stock) is the best solution. Sling swivel studs mounted on the underside of the stock’s forend and toe of the butt stock is a hopelessly retarded way to attach a sling. Especially with a front heavy rifle…due to a long barrel...
  11. MaraviaDave

    In Grown Toenails

    This may seem like strange advice, but…. the only thing that works for me is to apply Neosporin into the ingrown area of the toe nail. I work the Neosporin into the affected area as much as I can. Applying Neosporin frequently until the ingrown toenail issue is resolved. I’ve recommended this to...
  12. MaraviaDave

    Struggling to see the point of 6.5's

    From my perspective a 6.5 CM is an anemic hunting cartridge, that is best suited for deer sized game, or smaller, inside 500 yards. Where it shines is using it as a high round count training rifle. Ideally set up using the same stock, trigger and scope as your hunting rifle. Use the trainer to...
  13. MaraviaDave

    What scope for my 375 H&H

    I often hear people saying the 375 H&H is a cartridge for ‘shorter’ ranges. Admittedly, it’s not the best choice for really extended ranges. However, it’s very capable at reasonable hunting ranges. For example, a 6.5 Creedmoor is thought of by many as a good cartridge for longer range shooting...
  14. MaraviaDave

    Swaro ATC case

    I’m hoping Marsupial Gear will eventually make one. Ideally lighter weight face fabrics, thinner padding and no bar tacked webbing.
  15. MaraviaDave

    Leupold Vs. Swarovski.....Yeah, another one.

    Both options are mediocre. Flip a coin. Or, consider something else.
  16. MaraviaDave

    Advantages of Kifaru Duplex Tactical vs Lite?

    I’d recommend getting the Tactical frame, with composite stays. It sounds, from your previous posts, that you plan on carrying heavier loads. The slight increase in frame weight will be more than justified, by the pack’s ability to carry heavy loads. It takes mass to move mass. A pack is no...
  17. MaraviaDave

    Shooting off of Tripod with Pan Head

    I agree 100%.
  18. MaraviaDave

    Big caliber rifle

  19. MaraviaDave

    Daypack Tarp

    The Seek Outside DST has been a great tarp! I asked SO to modify my DST, by bar tacking Line-Loc 3’s, at each guy-out point. For my stake / cord kit, I used MSR Groundhogs and Lawson Equipment Reflective Glowire. From my perspective, I’ve figured out a good system for these tarps…..that...
  20. MaraviaDave

    How do you guys keep your Knees strong and healthy?

    ^^^^this has also been my experience. In my 20’s I was a wildland fire Hotshot. All the miles, carrying heavy loads (pack and saw), along with fitness running, caught up with me. My knees felt like they had been permanently damaged. Which caused me to get out of fire and pursue another career...

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