For rubber boots I don’t think you can go wrong with the Lacrosse. The Muck brand boots are great if you’re just working around the house but they lack the tread to provide adequate traction in hunting situations. I’ve had two pairs of the Alpha Burly Pros (800 and non insulated) and use the...
I’ve had good luck with this combo with the Patriot Valley Arms Cayuga 122 gr which looks to be very similar to the AH bullets:
Lapua SRP 6.5 Creedmoor
41.6 gr IMR 4166 ( work up from lower please)
Cci 450
122 Cayuga seated to mag length on MDT mags
2965 FPS out of a 21” hawk hill
I would recommend getting some rigid insoles ie. Sole brand inserts for your shoes and putting them on before your feet hit the floor in the morning. I suffered from PF at one point and this was the biggest help for me. I still use those types of insoles for any weighted training and for hunting...
+1 on the Sitka fanatic series. There really is no substitute for the Gore windstopper stuff for tree stand hunting and the fanatic stuff is super quiet as well. The stratus series looks great too but I have not tried it yet.
Sounds like an awesome hunt despite the heartbreak. We learn a lot more from failure than success. Keep at it and you will be successful. Thanks for sharing!
Your bugle tube can also be used to amplify or throw your cow call in a different direction. I would definitely always have a couple of reeds with me to cow call and take the bugle tube in the pack- it only weighs a few ounces.
Hi,
I’ve been lurking around for a while but figured I would start posting. I am based out of Virginia Beach but usually do a trip or two out west every year for some hunting. If you’re in my area and want to shoot, let me know. Good luck out there this season!