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    "The Myth of Preference Points"

    I think when point creep is discussed, people often forget about their home resident state. Where u have better odds than the non resident trying to go on thier dream western hunt. I think sometimes the grass is greener on the other side starts to take over. I'll use me as an example. I love...
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    FIRSTLITE

    In iowa. I wear base layer. Klamath. Sitka jetstream vest. Solitude top. Bottoms merino base layer. Full calf length socks. And sanctuary bins. I haven't had much problems over heating during the walk...I have the zips open on the bibs and I am carrying the solitude in my pack. Vest and...
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    Kuiu, Sitka, first lite

    I hunt whitetails in iowa and a couple trips out west....i would stick with firstlite and sitka for ur stand hunting. Kuiu is really designed for active mountain hunting. Not stand hunting. I do like all three company's though. I would get the obsidian....they would be great for ur situation...
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    2020 First Lite

    Watch meateater new season on netflix. I think u can see some of the grey pieces on there.....they do layer them so not too obvious. Specifically the sheep hunt.
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    Sheep rifle question

    I'm converting a .243. I'm a lefty so find exactly what I want is only way....build it. I change the stock to a mesa precision on the .243 so will just keep that. But new fluted barrel and flute the bolt. Cerakote to make her purdy. I have always wanted a 6.5 Swede. So this .243 is rifle...
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    Sheep rifle question

    That's the one I was going to get...mt tact. OEM style. Thanks for the input.
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    Sheep rifle question

    Building a lightweight tikka 6.5x55 for the two sheep hunts I'm saving for over the next few years. All parts have been bought, next month I will send it off. One last question for u guys. Would u replace the plastic bolt shroud and plastic trigger guard with metal parts. I know its add...
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    Darn tough sock sizing

    So my local store bombgars, has darn toughs on sale. Bought them out of my size in mens socks this fall at 10 buck a price. Was in there today and the women's socks were still there. Now down to 5 bucks a pair. Was looking for my wife and noticed that a womens large size was the same size as...
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    Merry christmas to me!

    Opened a big box from 1shotgear and big box from firstlite! Everything fit, wife says I look great, and cant wait for next year to use the gear. I was 3 for 4 on punching tags this year!
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    Sitka Jetstream Vest length

    I tried one both and liked the large better...cant remember the length of the xl....but there was a signifacant waist/chest difference between the two.....more noticable with the vest than the jackets I thought
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    Where's the kryptek love.

    I liked kryptek in the beginning....had quite a few items from them....but after my 2nd customer service issue...I'm out....this last one is ridiculous.....it has taken a month to get a pair of pants warranty (they showed up damaged) figured out. I still dont have a replacement.
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    Black Hills Vacation

    When I was in college their....there used to be a fly fishing shop in downtown rapid....I got most of my tips where to head talking to those guys....not sure if it is still there or not
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    Battery powered clothing

    I have a heat vest that I use for late season muzzleloader in iowa it cabelas brand.....its handy....
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    Opinions on Kryptek

    Kodlo is very durable....packing is ok... Alaios r awesome....I used the for archery and 2 muleys and 2 antelope....not a problem. Over 4 years....going to have to get a new pair finally this year during black friday sale...I mostly wore fl tops Cadog stuff....I really use this mostly tree...
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    Nemo Disco 15 thoughts

    I just bought one today the disco 15....moosejaw has at 20% off one item sale going on....so I pulled the trigger
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    Moon question

    Debating on 2 different seasons in co....bow and first rifle which is oct 12-16 this year...never elked hunted before. Full moon is oct 13th this year.....should I be avoiding that season and focus on bow? Does it matter as much with a rifle?
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    MeatEater and Weatherby?

    I'm curious what caliber/cartridge he is going to shoot....as a fellow lefty not too many options from weatherby....pry will get something from the custom shop?
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    Fat Guy Weekly Weigh In.

    Any of you feel like u have a heavy weight that u can maintain? So I can maintain 235lb no problem.....although I feel much better if I am 210 or less....but keeping myself at 210 is a lot more work
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    Nolser custom ammo

    I should have said it's also only this weekend.
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    Nolser custom ammo

    Buy one get one free on nosler custom ammo. On nosler website. No code necessary. The two boxes have to be the same. I grabbed a bunch during the last time they had this sale.

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