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    Stupid to put a 24oz scope on a 5.5lb rifle?

    I’d pay anything to not have taken a Gen 1 PST on my first sheep hunt. That was a bitter tag soup to eat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Starting in with .223

    Look in the 69 grain and less bullet weights. The 77 TMKs need 1-8” or faster. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Questions I lose sleep over

    1. I wouldn’t count on buying Norma factory ammo and having the brass be interchangeable with what you already have. I’ve gone down this road, and have got widely varying weight between component brass and factory ammo brass, meaning different case capacities. Work carefully with the factory...
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    Best threaded muzzle break ?

    If you’re in the biz, might as well get it right. brake, noun 1 : a device for arresting or preventing the motion of a mechanism usually by means of friction 2 : something used to slow down or stop movement or activity break, noun Too many definitions to copy here but if you want to google it...
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    Headlamp recommendations

    Lifelong headlamp user here. I’ve been pretty happy with the Fenix HL60R I bought on Amazon last year. Uses replaceable/rechargeable 18650 batteries. I can charge the headlight from my USB pack or just swap the battery if I need to continue using it. Has a metal housing with a threaded cap on...
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    New T3x 300wsm on the way - add on advice

    If you haven’t already found it, there is a semi-custom Tikka thread on the firearms subforum. Lots of ideas in there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tall guy, looking for first backpacl sleep system

    6’4” here and I sleep well on whatever size the largest xtherm is. Look for the widest pad, length is secondary. For a long time I slept on a 3/4 length pad and put my pack or unused clothing under my feet. A quilt will definitely sleep more comfortably than a bag, if you can find one in...
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    Range finder in yards an a MRAD SCOPE.

    If your range finder is giving you yards, and your drop chart is in yards, there’s no math to do. Just dial for the range according to the chart. Same for meters/meters. I think you’re getting confused by thinking about using the reticle for range estimation, in which case there is some math...
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    RavnAir flying to small villages this 2020 moose season

    The Ravn bankruptcy was announced suddenly, in the midst of the Covid-19 mess. Unfortunately, yeah, we’re still trying to figure it all out. Stay in touch with your transporter, I’m sure they’ll know just as soon as anybody. The villages have a pretty keen interest in who’s providing their air...
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    Blue trekking poles

    Sandpaper, acetone or alcohol wipe, rattle can them your favorite color(s). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    10mm Pistol Choice

    If you’re already familiar with Glock, there’s no reason to switch. I’m personally anti-grip safety, especially as it’s implemented on the XDs. It’s unnecessary and is a potential failure point for a gun that might be exposed to dirt and debris. (Former XD owner. Liked them. Tripped both of...
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    What's The Smallest Caliber You're Using

    Your buddy’s opinion is laughable, but he’s entitled to it. If you can put it where it needs to go with enough speed and the right bullet construction, almost any size pill will do the job. I’ve killed all but one of my whitetails with 6mm/.243” bullets. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Show your Tikka ten round groups

    Same rifle and load, but getting intentionally inconsistent with some of the variables to see what would happen. Wider range of case weights, more variability in the sizing (shooting my die setup oopsies), and not quite as precise on the powder charges (within 0.1gr, but not to the kernel)...
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    Show your Tikka ten round groups

    Current load, still have some variables in the load to play with for fine tuning. I’ve done a lot to the rifle. I could never get it shooting to my satisfaction in factory condition. Some of it Tikka’s fault (excessively long throat), some of it mine (I put a scope with mechanical issues on...
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    First Aid System question

    Way too many tapes. Pick the most useful one and ditch the rest. Ditch the sharpie too. I packed one for years in the mountains and never used it. Ditch the bug bite stuff and chapstick. If you’re really a gotta-have-my-chapstick guy, it’s already in your pocket. Think to yourself, am I going...
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    Possible Solo North Slope Hunt

    No red flags there. Only you can really assess your readiness, but I’d say go for it if your transporter will drop a solo hunter. Bring an InReach or sat phone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    velcro thing that roles up extra pack strap

    Buy a bike inner tube and cut it up. Share with your friends because you’ll end up with more strap keepers than you could ever use for a few bucks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Possible Solo North Slope Hunt

    What type of hunt is it, and what’s your experience level with hunting solo or in remote Alaska? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Help with Scope advise on reticle ?

    MOA (minutes of angle) and MRAD (milliradian) are just units of measure for angle. In the Vortex lineup, MOA and MRAD reticles do the same thing, just on different scales. Think miles vs kilometers. The horizontal and vertical crosshairs of the reticles are marked like a ruler so you can use...
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    USB Rechargeable Batteries/Power Management?

    I too gave up on solar. It’s just too unpredictable, and when it does work it’s too slow. Maybe that’s due to me being in Alaska where the sun angle is so low, but I’ve never been able to get a useful charge rate out of it. I use USB battery packs exclusively. I have a 10 Ah (amp-hour) and 6...

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