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  1. millsms

    SG Grumman vs kifaru LPP vs Rab electron pro (or neutrino pro)?

    I have all 3. Grumman is 5.3 of 850 fill down with a clo value of 2.53 for 850 down so total of 5.3x2.53= 13.4 total clo. 15 denier pertex quantum xl weighs 15 oz. Rab electron pro is 6.7 oz 800 down fill and 800 down fill has clo value of 1.68 so total clo of 11.2. 20 denier Pertex quantum...
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    Razor HD LHT 4.5-22x50

    How’s tracking been for everyone with one? I’ve stayed away from Vortex but the 4.5-22 intrigued me and deciding between this and the Zeiss V4 or v6.
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    New Leupold Scope - Which One?

    ive had several leupold vx3 CDS and vx6 ZL. lightweight yes but don't hold zero and have replaced with other options. LRHS is a great option for the money and good turrets and glass. i have several nightforce and no issues with dialing.
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    Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 15x56?

    there great for the money. i have the older 10x42 EL non swaro vision and they are close to those. the eyecups weren't my favorite but my brother and dad loved them and are super happy with them. used them alot this spring spotting bear. i love swaros and can look through them for hours...
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    Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD 15x56?

    I have older swaro el 10x42 and meopta meostar 15x56 and ordered the BX-5 15x56 for my father as well as the 12x50 Bx-5. the europtic price is a good deal. the 15x56 meostart vs bx-5 were very comparable. I don't love the Bx-5 eyepieces but it didn't seem to bother my father. As far as...
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    FHF Bino Harness

    Medium fits my Swaro 10x42 and i got the Medium for my dad who has Vortex Razor 10x42. The range finder pouch fits the sig kilo 2000/vortex1000/leupold 1000 xi no problem in the small i believe it is. I've never had issues and love the product. just ordered this last christmas the Multicam for...
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    Best pillow for backpacking?

    I like the cocoon pillow at times and similarly to some like a fleece stuff sack. I have tried these at for $12 and different sizes they are nice to throw in a pack and the i'm ok using a jacket if i have the fleece to go around it...
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    Vortex Rangefinder

    I was at cabelas and really wanted to like the Vortex but even the employee said Vortex themselves were not "happy" with accuracy especially out past 400 yards. With their warranty of 25 yrs they will kill in that market if they can produce something of better quality. I think they will its just...
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    2012 deer hunt already done

    Sweet looking buck! Nice Work
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    Couple Oregon Bucks i found while hunting Antelope

    Oregon isn't know for great mule deer partly cuz the ODFW is terrible at managing game...Both these guys were on the border to 2 separate units. There are a few just not that many! The first one had a buddy that i'll try to post later that has a second main beam probably 10 in long on his right...
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    Couple Oregon Bucks i found while hunting Antelope

    What do you think?
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    2012 Oregon Antelope !!!

    Well finally had a tag after 13 yrs and had to draw as a non resident since i moved to idaho. My dad and i both had tags for the unit #1 and my brother has #2 so hopefully he can have some success. I had scouted the unit several times and some some good bucks but nothing great! We were sitting...
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    anyone going to pre-order the zen-ray prime hd?

    Question for Zen Ray users. 1) Are they made in China? and 2) why do they look exactly like Vortex??? just wondering if anyone knew. Thanks
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    Kifaru belt pouches

    I have one small and 1 medium pouch. I have the small belt and really don't have an issue with the small fitting on my DT3. I have the Medium pouch on the Pal webbing on the side of the pack. Small fit my range finder and granola bars no problem. I personally dont like huge pockets clanking...
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    Best sleeping bag stuff sack

    I have a 0 degree bag and am looking at finding a better storage sack than the one that it came with. I've used the Sea to Summit Event sac on a different sleep bag that worked ok. I've also been looking at the kifaru 5 string compression stuff sacks and wondering what you've found best to...
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    MR Bottle pocket on a Kifaru

    Luke, so no problem with it fitting on the T1 waist belt? also the snap to hold the rifle hasn't loosened over time?
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    Vortex vs. swaro

    I used both this last fall. I think for the money the Razer HD's are great. I love my Swaro and could really personally only tell a difference in real low light.
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    MR Bottle pocket on a Kifaru

    How do you like the gunbearer? pros and cons?
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    MR Bottle pocket on a Kifaru

    Just wondering what you guys used if anything to carry a gun on your timberlines? I like the bottle pocket accessory on and MR pack and looks like you could add that to the PAL on the kifaru for the butt of the rifle? anyone tried anything like this?
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    Preference on KU vs Regular Long Pockets?

    Yeah thanks guys..I looking at keeping my rain gear handy in the longs and that will work out great. Just wanted to see if people like using the KU pockets with regular hunting pack and the configuration (buckle attachments) weren't an issue.
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