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    Lets Introduce ourselves!

    Jay Kyle 52 Okotoks, Alberta Software Architect by day, Gunbuilder by night (Kyle Precision Arms). Other hats I've worn are: Engineering technician, ticketed small aircraft mechanic, auto mechanic, truck driver, logger - I just couldn't seem to stay in one vocation too long - got bored, needed...
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    Want to hear Roksliders perspective on age and backpack hunting

    Awesome! Sounds like a low-carb style, which is where I'm headed as well. I just picked up the New Atkins book, some changes from the old Atkins way. I'm still working my way through it. I see other diets out there that follow a similar approach. It seems like the low-carb approach is picking...
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    Want to hear Roksliders perspective on age and backpack hunting

    95 lbs @ 52 ?!? You're my hero! I've got 60 lbs that need to come off. My wife has been badgering me for years to loose weight, but I had no incentive until I started hunting more on foot (i.e. leave the Rhino at home). Now I'm starting my diet and excited about it! I've done the strength...
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    Can't decide ... Duplex of bikini

    All great news! All I can see is what's in the videos that Aron posts. And in one of the videos I see the frame flex to the side ever so little. Don't get me wrong I'm putting my order together for one also!
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    What does everyone do for a living?

    These days an Architect for a large statistical software firm, precision gunsmith by hobby with CNC gear in the garage. In the past an engineering tech, journeyman auto mechanic, ticketed aircraft mechanic, logger, truck driver - whatever seemed fun at the moment and paid the bills!
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    Can't decide ... Duplex of bikini

    I'm leaning toward the bikini myself, the weight reduction is nice, but I like the give/flexibility designed into the frame - so if I twist, the frame can move a bit with me. I've packed with old school external aluminium frames and they are stiff to the point you notice it every time you need...
  7. J

    which tent

    I have the Kodiak 10x10 and used it for two weeks last summer. The quality of the build is outstanding. I'd listen to the rain pound at night and no condensation whatsoever on the inside (Okanagan Valley). I was skeptical when my wife bought it as I wanted to hold out for a wall tent, but in...
  8. J

    New Leica Bino/Rangfinder combo Geovid HD-B

    Tempting! But I'll stick with my Terrapin and Kestral w/Horus for now until they prove out.
  9. J

    Bi pod recomendations

    I've used Versapod and dropped them - too heavy and sloppy - now using Sinclair Tactical on the 338 Edge, not bad but a little loose. What sets it apart is the wide stance, but still compacts down (sort of). In my mind here's the one to keep an eye on http://www.lraccuracy.com/. Underslung like...
  10. J

    What is "Long Range" Shooting

    Lots of good posts to show one consistent answer, it's operating at the upper end of your lethal range. Saying it as lethal range implies you're also within the weapons lethal capability - but all long range folks already understand that. It's one of those skills we enjoy honing. Weapons...
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    Anyone use the gutless method on their Whitetails?

    I also read that some facilities are experimenting with running AC current through the carcass to reduce this cold shortening effect (?) As for pH, is that something we as hunters can control, i.e. does an excited animal have a different pH than one taken unawares ?
  12. J

    Tricks to lighten up a mountain rifle???

    Or you could buy a 300 WSM (or 325 WSM) Browning A-Bolt with BOSS, 6 lb 6 oz. with the added benefit of enjoying shooting it. I use a Browning with BOSS, once it's tuned I can put a 60 rounds through it in a day in the mountains and not feel beat up. We shoot out between 100-500 yards for load...
  13. J

    What are you cooking with your game meat?

    Yukon, I don't eat the food that my food eats! :) Kidding aside, it looks amazing! Jay
  14. J

    Anyone use the gutless method on their Whitetails?

    Huh! I just google'd cold shortening, it's everywhere. Sounds like sage advice to watch out for. It also sounds like we walk a fine line between cooling too fast - where cold shortening can occur - and cooling too slow - where spoilage can occur.
  15. J

    Nightforce vs. Swarovski Riflescope

    Leupold Mark 4, solid pedigree, repeatable dials, tough, they come in at ~16 oz. It's about the only Leupold I trust anymore.
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    Anyone use the gutless method on their Whitetails?

    I'm thinking this may be a good question to ask professional meat cutters, anyone know folks who work at meat packers?
  17. J

    What are you cooking with your game meat?

    My mouth is watering! All this good food goes right to the waist!! I'm glad they invented the Atkins diet, all the meat you can eat and loose weight while doing it!!
  18. J

    Anyone use the gutless method on their Whitetails?

    Same here, gutless if it has to go on my back. If I'm close to the vehicle it depends on what I feel like in the morning. One thing I heard and CANNOT confirm is if the animal is boned out before rigor morgis finishes you have tougher meat. Anyone know anything about this?
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    Why I don't do floorless...

    I think I fixed it
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    Why I don't do floorless...

    I never really knew what a mosquito was until I moved to Canada. In the Sierra Nevada's I would camp out under the stars, only worrying about the snakes and scorpions in the morning. When I moved to BC I was eaten alive when I tried that. The further north I go the bigger they get. Why even...

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