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  1. canyonhunter47

    Considering switching from outdoorsmans to clamp/strap connector

    I’ve been using outdoorsmans for a good while now, but I’ve been thinking of switching to an Aziak/RRS style. (I use the post with an arca adapter and a couple different arca-based non-outdoorsmans heads) Outdoorsmans is great quality, made near me, and I have no complaints while sitting behind...
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    Anyone using a Whites?

    I know some units with easy draw muzzleloader tags in NM, AZ and CO so I’ve been planning to take the smokepole more seriously. This what I’m looking for in a gun: 1) Shoots well in a load that’s legal for all 3 (loose powder, no sabots) 2) 50 caliber (CO elk) 3) Drilled/tapped for scope...
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    AZ “pioneer” season for sheep

    AZ is proposing to add a special season for pioneer license holders (25+ years resident, 70+ years age) to get dedicated one-horn sheep tags. “One horn” meaning half or more of one side broken off. (Page 9) I don’t like this or the precedent it sets, but I imagine it will probably go through
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    FHF/MeatEater Mediocre CS experience

    Short version: Had an issue with an FHF chest rig and it took almost a month of pushing ME customer service and in the end just got a store credit that wouldn’t even cover a comparable replacement. I’ve had way better recent experiences with other companies (of all sizes) and (for this and...
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    Garmin instinct line opinions?

    I’m thinking about replacing current Garmin watch (Vivoactive 4) since it’s just about dead after 3 years to the day of almost constant wear. I was thinking about switching to the instinct 2 since it’s on sale this week and was curious about reviews overall and opinions on whether the solar is...
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    Nemo tensor insulated reviews?

    I’ve been planning to get the newer XTherm max, but saw the Nemo tensor insulated is on sale on a lot of sites. R 4.2 is probably fine for most of my uses and I have a CCF pad for another R 2.0 (+/-) but some reviews complain it’s fragile and some say it’s fine. Curious of any long term...
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    Mountain houses at Costco

    $50/13=$3.86
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    Breathable wind layer for hiking

    I’m looking for suggestions on a heavy windshirt/lightweight softshell to take the edge off cold wind while hiking with all the sales coming up. Breathability, light-ish weight and durability are a bigger priority than sealing off all wind perfectly. UL cottage company windshirts made of unicorn...
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    Anyone using chest rigs?

    Anyone using a chest rig-type pack? HPG, Marsupial, FHF, etc., have a few different variations. I want to have room for 15’s and supplies in case I drop my pack while hunting and use it other stuff like fly fishing.
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    Peak design capture clip vs others?

    I’ve been using a regular strap and an X-style bino harness with my camera and they’re not bad but not ideal when carrying a binocular pack. Anyone have comments on shoulder strap mounts like the peak design capture clip or cotton carrier?
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    SWFA marketing getting out of hand

    I thought other companies were a little over the top on their scope marketing but I had to spit out my IPA when I saw the pictures for the 3-15 FFP SWFA on Amazon. PS it must only work with the 3-15 because I have the 6x and it hasn’t done the trick
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    SWFA 3-9 vs 3-15

    I was going to backorder a 3-9 SWFA for my wife (currently a 7/08 but considering a new 6.5 CM or possibly 243/6mm) but saw the 3-15 is not much more and is easier to get in stock. On paper you lose the HD glass and weighs ~5oz more with the 3-15. The SWFA 3-9 has a great reputation for...
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    Big changes to AZ Regs (OTC & other changes)

    AZ’s proposed recommendations were just posted. Just skimming the recommendations, a few takeaways: The threshold model by unit for OTC is all but officially official. Almost all the units are (re)opened with the threshold cutoff. The threshold count starts with August and runs to January...
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    Scaphoid surgery recovery?

    Getting a screw to fix my scaphoid chunks back together next week and doc says recovery time is hard to predict. Just curious if anyone here has had this surgery and how long their recovery was?
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    What kind of skinning knife do you use and why?

    I’ve carried a Havalon and leatherman (usually skeletool) for a quite a while but I’m looking to change it up and I’m not sure which direction go and and pare down to what I truly need. For 8-ish ounces the havalon & skeletool combo covers a skinning knife, general use knife, pliers (good for...
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    Frontal shots?

    So this morning I passed on a buck at 45 yards, well within my effective range so I wouldn’t have hesitated a moment if he was broadside. But my stalk wasn’t the best so he was looking right at me so I passed on that opportunity. He was already alert so I took a Hail Mary pass at repositioning...
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    Gun safe electronic locks?

    I’m looking to upgrade my gun storage and the vast majority I see have electronic keypad locks. Maybe I’m just a Luddite but I can just imagine getting ready to leave for a hunt and some electronics failure locking me out. Are my fears well founded or should I stick to mechanical locks?
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    Factory ammo options for Tikka 7mag

    I have a hunt coming up but it seems finding ammo (or reloading components) is going to be as hard as finding the critters themselves if you don’t shoot 6.8 Western, 458 Win or 50 BMG lol. I have a couple months but I’m getting anxious. Factory 162 gr ELD-X in 7 mag shoots well in my gun but I...
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    Active insulation vs grid fleece

    I’m planning for 2022 and hopefully will hunt 3rd/4th season CO (depending on point creep). To not be too specific, we’re deciding between a couple units in the San Juan or Umcompaghre national forests. I currently have a few grid fleeces that serve me well in AZ and NM but I’ve heard good...
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    AZ hittin cards

    7:08 AM for me

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