So here is the pack. It does compress down very well. I feel like it sits a little high on my back but since this is my first pack i'm not sure.
If I run the waist belt level, it pretty much sits on my bottom ribs.
http://i.imgur.com/bbK3dRu.jpg
I ordered my first real pack with frame the other day. Metcalf with NICE frame on camofire. I was thinking it would be easy to add a crew cab bag only or something like that for day hunts. I've been reading about needing to add lifters? I'm 6'3" 36" waist and ordered the Large. I'm assuming the...
I put one together but wouldn't say built one. Got a complete upper through Alexander Arms.
I did it about a year ago and haven't fired it once. Probably will sell it.
Just took my QAD off this weekend and put the hybrid hunter on. Only got to shoot a couple arrows and haven't done any paper tuning yet but first impressions are good.
I'll be there in June as well. I believe there is one guide that does fly fishing for bonefish.
I probably won't fish while I'm there. May pick up a throw away rod to surf fish while on the beach with wife and kid to keep myself busy.
Good stuff on the site and paper tuning Rob.
Any ideas on the rest set up? Will I have to change my nock position? Any specific tools needed like square or level?
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Ordered
Black Gold Ascent Verdict with 4" dovetail, 1 3/4" widow maker, 5 pin. (thanks S&S).
Black Eagle Carnivore 250 .001, 468 grains w/ 100g point and 12.4% FOC, 493 and 14% if I use 125 points.
Hamskea Hybrid Hunter.
Now what? Always had work done at a shop but I'd like to try to...
The .006 tolerance ones are way cheaper than the other options. How noticeable is the straightness variation?
I'm going to go with those at a total of 498 grains or the Axis at 508.