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    Hiking comfort - backpack straps - trekking poles

    Hi everyone, I’m preparing for my first backpack hunt and trying to fine tune a few things. A little background - I have a mystery ranch Metcalf and have taken it on several western hunts for mule deer and antelope and done some medium pack puts with it. Nothing over 2 miles and nothing too...
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    Gaiters - looking for pointers

    Hi all, I drew my first elk tag for Co 1st season this fall, 10,000ish ft in northern 1/3 of the state. Will be packing in and staying in backcountry. I’m thinking I’ll need a set of gaiters, but I’m not really sure where to start. Any pointers on picking out first pair? I have...
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    Peak 44 Bastian build pics, colors, paint, mods

    Hey everyone, I’m planning to use a Peak 44 bastion Stock on my next rifle and I’m looking for ideas for color schemes, stock colors, cerakote colors, or stock modifications. I saw it in another thread that someone added some sponge paint themselves and curious if that’s a common thing or if...
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    CF Barreled action under $1500?

    looking for recommendations on barreled actions under $1500. Hoping to build a 20” 7 PRC preferably with CF barrel and having limited success finding options where I can choose barrel length. Thank you
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    Help with build vs buy 7 prc short barrel

    Hi everyone, I’m looking to get into my first quality rifle. I’m looking for a chassis rifle with a folding option in 7 PRC and I’d like to go with a 20” barrel. I’m currently shooting a Bergara B-14 ridge 7mm rem mag. I’m having a hard time finding any off the shelf rifles that fit my...
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    Glassing Tarp recommendations

    hi all, im looking for recommendations for a glassing tarp for early rifle season (elk) something i can throw up quick to block the wind/rain/or sun, or use as an emergency shelter. This will be a backpack trip so light and packable would be ideal. im on a budget so looking for something...
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    New bow color - looking for ideas/pics

    Looking at ordering a new bow in the next few weeks and for the first time, have the opportunity to pick from all of the Hoyt colors. Wondering if anybody has some cool looking bows they can post pictures of for some ideas. I’m currently shooting a bow I’ve had for 18 years and is pretty plain...
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    Axis Hybrid VS Catalyst Foundry

    Hi everyone I’m looking at moving into a new pair of cold-weather pants. Looking for some thing that will be used in more hunts and temperatures under 30° down to below zero. I do a lot of winter shed hunting in the Midwest and plan to also use the pants for elk and mule deer hunting late...
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    shooting from your glassing tripod (SLIK MINI)

    hi all, looking for some ideas/guidance. I currently have a slik mini as a glassing tripod (binos only) and im looking into the idea of using the tripod as a shooting rest as well. The slik mini is a sitting height tripod, and my rifle does not have a arca rail. picatinny only. is...
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    looking for ideas, stocks, Bergara Ridge

    hello everyone! I'm looking for some ideas on upgrading my rife. im currently shooting a Bergara B14 ridge in 7mm Rem mag. I'm considering a new stock. Reason for a new stock would be something adjustable, or better fitting, better ergonomics, possibly more light weight, and...
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    Bipod mounting options

    Hi all, I’m looking to add a MDT Grnd pod to my hunting rifle. Rifle is a bergara B14 ridge. I want to keep my sling mount available so I’m looking for some of the pros and cons of the other mounting options (arca, picatinny, arms 17) I know I’ll have to have a gunsmith bolt in a plate for...
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    Help choosing NF NX8 magnification range

    Hi all, I’m looking at upgrading my scope to a Nightforce NX8. I’m shooting a Barbara B14 Ridge 7mm. Currently I have a Vortex ViperLR 4-16x44 (MIL) mounted on it. This is my primary hunting rifle. Is used for all of my hunting including MN, MT, WY, TX and likely that list will...
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    WTS/WTT Sitka Blizzard GTX hat

    Have this Sitka blizzard GTX Hat available to trade or sell ($45 shipped) Like new, worn very few times. It’s very warm but not what I’m looking for. Looking to trade for Kuiu peloton 240 (med) in verde FL origin or Sitka jetstream
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    WTS/WTT WTT

    Have this Sitka blizzard GTX Hat available to trade or sell ($75). Like new, worn very few times. It’s very warm but not what I’m looking for. Looking to trade for Kuiu peloton 240 (med) in verde Would also consider Sitka jet stream subalpine or similar style beanie.
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    bipod selection

    hello everyone, I'm looking for some suggestions for a bipod. I'm looking for something i can switch between my hunting rifle and my .223. currently I'm shooting a Bergara B14 Ridge in 7mm. Id like a bipod that's reasonable lightweight and doesn't break the bank. i have a lot of items...
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    Knife sharpener

    Hey everyone, looking for a recommendations on a simple pull through knife sharpener. Looking to spend around $50 or a little less. Looking to just sharpen my cheaper utility knives and kitchen knives. Doesn’t need to be anything phenomenal just would like to keep them somewhat sharp, all my...
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    folding chassis recomendations

    Hi all, I’m looking to upgrade my bergara to a folding chassis, I’m not very firmiliar with stocks and chassis but I know I want something reasonably lightweight and folding. This will be used on my general hunting rifle, including back country ek hunts (7mm rem mag) I was originally looking...
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    WY e scouting pointers?

    Hi all, I drew my first WY Antelope tag ( north central). and am having a hard time dissecting my unit. The map shows a lot of BLM and a lot of roads….a lot…. what are some things I can look for to have an idea of where to start? I have identified some areas that have a fair amount of water...
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    landmark success and rug alternatives

    Hello everyone, I have been a forum member for a few years and haven’t posted a lot but this fall Has been quite the experience so far, so I thought id share a story. I have been building points for 7 years to hunt bears in MN (it usually only takes 4 but several times I had conflicts). This...
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    Solid color grid fleece?

    Hi all looking for a new grid fleece in solid colors. I have an old first like grid fleece I absolute love but looking for other options and below $75 would be a bonus Thanks
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