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  1. lukebrowning

    New Durston X-Dome for Alaska hunts??

    Yep, will report back. I’ve seen them on the Samaya website for up to 40% off so it makes the price a bit more palatable. I will say I met the guys behind the design in France and they really get after it. There are some favorable reviews on gear lab and YouTube (from Europe and UK) so that...
  2. lukebrowning

    New Durston X-Dome for Alaska hunts??

    I splurged a while back on a Samaya 2.0 after touring their factory in France. Good group and they put a lot of R&D into it. I haven’t really put it through the wringer yet but I intend to in 2025. Reviews look good. FWIW, I’ve used a Hilleberg Soulo, Hilleberg Akto, MLD Cuben Duomid...
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    1 premier custom rifle vs 2 custom tikkas - what choice to make?!

    You will eventually want to scratch the itch of a custom rifle, but it’s not necessarily any better than a semi-custom Tikka. My advice is build the custom but buy what you can used or at a discount (Black Friday is a good time). Try to build it so that you can sell without losing much money...
  4. lukebrowning

    FINALLY!!! Tikka Left Handed 223's

    You snooze you lose. Let’s get the order in UM! We must be at or very close to 50. In the time it takes to manufacture, ship, etc they’ll get more orders to cover any difference.
  5. lukebrowning

    Checking zero at camp?

    If you need peace of mind then do it. No sense hunting with a rifle you don’t fully trust, only to get a shot opportunity and miss because your rifle was indeed off. For me I check zero after a flight mainly because I like shooting and hate any nagging thought my rifle might have become off...
  6. lukebrowning

    Rounded arca grip

    Maybe so, I’ve never handled the MDT HNT26 chassis. It appears the angles aren’t as sharp at the balancing point on the MDT.
  7. lukebrowning

    Rounded arca grip

    This is one of the cons I’ve found with the XLR chassis. It normally rides in the pack but it’s a pain in the ass to carry when still hunting or stalking. Maybe something m-lock compatible.
  8. lukebrowning

    Springfield 10mm Bundle

    I have this same pistol. It shoots really well and recoil feels less (to me) than my 9mm Sig P365.
  9. lukebrowning

    Relocating Family to Argentina

    I cannot speak specifically about Argentina, but I agree with this. We spent 8 years living in the UK and moved there when the kids were 6 and 8. Not Argentina but kids living in a different part of the world. We traveled all over Europe, sometimes using long weekends to visit different...
  10. lukebrowning

    FINALLY!!! Tikka Left Handed 223's

    Assuming these rifles will be shipping from @Unknown Munitions, great if we could have the option of getting some custom work done while at the shop - like chopping/threading muzzle, cerakote, etc. Could be a good way for UM to make a little extra cheddar to make this more appealing for them.
  11. lukebrowning

    FINALLY!!! Tikka Left Handed 223's

    Just signed up. I’m also only interested in stainless. Thanks for looking after us lefties.
  12. lukebrowning

    Sold Stone Glacier Sky 5100 with Extras

    yes, still for sale.
  13. lukebrowning

    Sold Stone Glacier Sky 5100 Pack

    SG 5100 on Krux frame. Pack is in excellent condition. Switched to the Xcurve and this sat around unused - I don’t believe I’ve ever packed an animal in it. Hip belt is size medium. $350 shipped F&F or add 3% PayPal fee. Comes with: - Power pulls - Lumbar pad - Sky lid
  14. lukebrowning

    WTS Western Mountaineering Antelope

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  15. lukebrowning

    Sold Stone Glacier Sky 5100 with Extras

    Bump with price drop.
  16. lukebrowning

    How full do you run your pack?

    I’ve never understood the argument of carrying a smaller pack instills discipline to avoid overpacking. Just don’t pack it… it’s like saying I wear a smaller belt to dinner to avoid overeating…
  17. lukebrowning

    Evacuation Insurance

    Thanks, this is really helpful from a practical standpoint. It’s romantic to talk about fishhooks, flint, spears, and twine but the reality is all of that is antiquated with recent technology like an Inreach. If I’m in a survival situation I’m hitting the button, so good to know how the...
  18. lukebrowning

    A health revolution brewing?

    I believe we overthink food, supplements, etc way too much - and it seems people are beginning to catch on. Humans have been evolving for 200,000 years on the diet available to us over that timeframe. Processed food has been around for less than 75 years. Eat as much natural, non-processed...
  19. lukebrowning

    Podcasts, why do you listen

    Hard pass on most podcasts, especially hunting or politics. Listen to Spitting Chiclets during the season, otherwise mostly audio books for me.
  20. lukebrowning

    School me on Tripods

    Even though you don’t intend on shooting off it, suck it up and carry the extra weight of a solid tripod. Skinny and light tripods are nicer to carry but if they shake then it’s just useless weight. I would much rather cut weight somewhere else…

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