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    Coyote hunting in timber

    Better luck at night with a thermal. Problem is coyotes will take advantage of cover and get downwind. I use a Foxpro and typically stick to vocals at short intervals. It is difficult. Like you, we have an established population. Kill more incidentally while deer hunting than specifically...
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    Low Renagades

    I have a pair of uninsulated and insulated mid Renegades. Happy with both. Pretty sure the insulated model has been discontinued, haven’t seen any available in a while. I did replace the inserts on the uninsulated pair to get greater arch support (superfeet insoles). Had to size up on the...
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    Sitka Fanatic vs. Stratus in Southeast

    This past weekend, we had a cold front pass thru N Georgia. Hunted 3 days. Temps in low to mid 20s in the mornings, warming to upper 40s at mid day. Ordinarily, would wear my Solitude jacket and bibs, but wanted to cut down on how much gear I was hauling and decided to layer up and see if I...
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    Sitka Windstopper Pullover Hoodie

    Just ordered one. Couldn’t resist, had a 15% off coupon on top of the 50% off sale price. $63 + free shipping. Like I need more Sitka stuff. Am a camo junkie
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    Help needed with Whitetail Bowhunting Outer Layer (Alternative to Fanatic)

    Sitka Stratus is quieter than the Jetstream, warmer also. Especially paired with the Stratus bibs. That said, I also have the Solitude jacket/bibs and the Fanatic set. Bought the Fanatic set first, but haven’t used it in a couple years. Not really cold enough in N Georgia. I do use the...
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    What trail camera has the best subscription service?

    Signal is marginal in rural Georgia for both carriers. AT&T tends to be a little stronger than Verizon on our lease. No issues with picture uploads
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    What trail camera has the best subscription service?

    Have several Moultrie Edges as well. Like that they have internal memory, no SD cards. Also dual linkage to Verizon/AT&T, automatically switches to strongest signal. Just wish they offered a lesser minimum plan. I think I am paying $9 per month, don’t come close to the monthly quota. Saving...
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    Jetstream alternatives...

    Sitka Stratus has a removable hood. Basically a windproof shell. Offered in black.
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    FL Solitude down to single digits

    I have the Fanatic set, the Solitude set and the Stratus set. Fanatic is definitely the warmest of the 3, however, living in the Southeast, is kinda overkill. (N Georgia ) Haven’t used it in a couple of years. It is rare when it is too cold for the Stratus. I normally switch to the Solitude...
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    Cold Weather Hunting Hat

    Sitka Incinerator
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    the best 243 win bullet

    A couple weeks ago, shot another buck with the .243. 85 grain Federal Trophy Copper. 150 yds. Broke both shoulders and exited.
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    Bleeding

    Have a bunch of briars on our property. Brush buster pants are a necessity. As for shirts/jackets, I just wear something I don't care about. If hot, just have to live with the scratches, no fun. I used to be on Plavix, would take a while for the bleeding to stop. Looked like I had been...
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    Red light vs Thermal Setups

    Have used both. Before I owned a thermal, used red lights successfully. I think lights are more effective in an open setting. The land I have access to is wooded with most shots under 100 yards. About a year ago, bought an AGM Rattler and have really enjoyed it. In addition to hunting...
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    Stocky’s Hunter VG Tikka stock

    Thought the Stocky's carbon was a little lighter than that.
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    Suppressor wait times

    Purchased an Omega 300 on 9/24/24. Paid fee and filed online, same date. Still waiting, been 6 weeks. Not sure why the delay. Own another suppressor, no legal issues. Tick tock, tick tock......
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    Sako 85 Ejection Issues?

    I have a Sako 85 in .270 with a Zeiss Conquest 3-9 mounted on it. Had it for 5 years or so, never an ejection issue. Another member of my hunt club also has a Sako 85 .270 Gray Wolf with a Conquest also. Both of us are using Leupold dovetail mounts. Sounds like you need a gunsmith to take a...
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    AR triggers

    I bought a couple of drop ins from Patriot Ordnance. Had them for a while, maybe 5 years, paid around $100 apiece for them. They are decent, single stage, right at 3.5#. Installed them in an AR 10 and an AR 15. No complaints
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    Leupold VX Freedom series 2x7 Scope

    I have a Freedom series 2-7 scope. Never had adjustment issues with it. Been on several rifles, most recently on a Ruger 77 International. Decent eye relief, lightweight and compact. Recently sold several scopes on EBay, but kept that one. Thinking about using it on a 6.8 spc Contender...
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    Why I would never buy a Tikka

    Am 66 also, been deer hunting since I was a teenager. Anyway, I own three Tikkas including one in .270 Win. In my experience, all have been exceptionally reliable and accurate. Great factory triggers, all capable of sub-MOA groups with preferred ammo. Also have a couple of Sakos. While...
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    Rimfire Suppressor

    I have a Surefire Ryder .22 suppressor. About average on sound suppression, but it excels in lack of POI shift. I use it on all my rimfire rifles and pistols, from .22 LR, .17 M2, .17 HMR and .22 Mag. When I change firearms, I generally verify sight in, but it never changes. Actually...

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