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    Thermal hunters, scanner or weapon mounted first?

    Looking to pull the trigger this winter on a thermal. I have a pretty good idea of what I want to go with, but I only have the budget for one of these this winter, not both. 1. Helmet scanner only (TW w/IRay ML19) 2. Hogster Vibe 35 Mainly going to use for yotes. Everything I've heard says a...
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    Post harvest hide care before returning home

    Going to NM in a few weeks to help out on a buddy's elk hunt. Thought about getting an OTC black bear tag for the unit. Now thoughts are going to if I actually harvest a bear: 1. What is the best way to preserve the hide while still out there? We will be truck camping for about 10 ten days...
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    New Mexico in October, Peleton or Merino?

    Buddy got an elk tag for Unit 6c in NM. Going in early October for muzzleloader season. Temps historically look like 60-70s during the day and 30-40s when the sun is down. We will be truck camping for 7 days and striking out a few miles every day. All I really have is UA camo base top and...
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    NM Unit 6C black bears

    Headed that way in October with a buddy to help him with a muzzleloader elk hunt on the north side of the caldera. Thought about picking up an OTC black bear tag in case the opportunity presents itself. How thick are the black bears in this unit, specifically in the Santa Fe National Forest?
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    Sold .300 BLK Upper, ammo, bullets, cases

    Selling my .300 BLK upper. Getting out of .300 blk all together, otherwise I would keep. Suppressor ready. This thing is fun as hell for CQB style suppressed steel plinking. I've got too many other gun projects that need finished so this needs to go. Slick side upper, TiNi BCG, Seekins AGB...
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    Arrow build sanity check

    Looking to get into the heavy arrow game as I am looking to take an elk next year. Shooting a DS2800 at 60lbs and 25.5" draw. Am looking at Gold Tip XT 340s at 26.5", was going to go with Ethic trimmable static inserts at 150gr. Gonna go with either the Day Six Evos or Iron Wills (either 150...
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    Backpacking Tents vs Tarps

    Anyone here use a tarp or tarp with walls when doing long backcountry trips? Seasons and conditions you use them in? How do they compare to a tent? I've always used lighter 2 person tents for 3.5 season use and was looking at tarps to shave some weight and bulk.
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    NM OTC Barbary Units

    Because of a serious injury I recently sustained I have to forfeit my Utah Elk tag this year. In lieu of this I am planning on going to NM in Jan-Feb for an OTC Barbary/Javelina hunt. Will be there for a week and plan on hunting hard, I know guys like to keep their Barbary spots hush/hush but I...
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    6mm on Elk

    Just drew an elk tag for Utah and plan on taking my .243 out with me. Was curious on what loads to use. Right now I'm shooting Berger 87gr VLDs, pushing them about 3000fps. Anyone got experience with these on larger animals? From what I've read many are using Accubonds and TTSX in the 80-95gr...
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    Anybody own a 2019 Ranger?

    Anyone here own or owned a 2019 Ranger? Whats your mileage and impressions? I'm in the market for a new truck and test drove an STX last weekend and I've got to say, it was a much better experience than test driving the newer Tacomas. My main concern is reliability with the ecoboost and it...
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    First pack...

    Looking for my first pack for some backcountry hunts. Probably going to go used with Exo, Kifaru, or SG. I am wanting to use it dual purpose for a day pack, as well as have enough volume for 6-7 days. I am looking at some of the packs in the 3000-3500 cu in range. Are these too much for day...
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    Leica 2400 vs Leupold 2800

    Looking at both of these for a first rangefinder. Will be using it for hunting and ranging steel out to 1000 yards. Leaning towards the Leupold since it's about $100 less than the Leica. Anyone tried both?

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