My year and gear

[Stid2677]

With this season wrapped up,, ready to prepare for next season. Thought I would throw up some pics of gear and my trips from last year. Questions welcome.

Redding competition neck bushing dies for the 280AI. Ordered them with carbide bushing, so much easier on the brass.

Swaro 4x12x50 with Ballistic Turret with 4W reticle. Had a custom dial made by Sportsman. Range, twist, fire.

Tried 2 box of the LRAB,, my Kimber did not like them.

Magnetospeed, great chrono.

 

[colonel00]

Is that Swar the Z3? I have been eyeing one of those and would love your feedback on it.

 

[Stid2677]

Tried out the EXO frame, did not get the pack bag only the frame. Did not get to use it as much as I wanted as it arrived later than planned. But was very impressed with the fit and finish and will be getting a bag for it so my Son can use it for sheep this fall.

Makes a good rifle rest.

Did some training with my gear in a dry bag, Kifaru Grab-it and a couple scope cases I made.

Did get some blood on it.

 

[Stid2677]

Is that Swar the Z3? I have been eyeing one of those and would love your feedback on it.

Yes Sir it is the Z3,, I'm sold on it. Will be adding another for my rifle as this one if my wife's.

 

[Stid2677]

Rokslide hoodie.

PR 49, great raft that really opens up lots of areas.

Swaro EL ranging Binos, love having the Binos and range finder in one unit. The angle compensation really makes a huge difference in the mountains.

The "Fat Girl" Swaro ATX 95MM, after using it I just can't leave her home. Simply amazing what you can see with this thing. Sucks in light like crazy and I'm able to get awesome photos and video with it.

Can attached my TG2 with a 5 dollar step ring.

 

[Stid2677]

Very happy with the Kite Optics cover. Here is the ATX 95mm and my ATM 65mm.

Love the Iphone app for changing loads with the Z3, simply plug in your data and change the rings.

 

[Stid2677]

EMR II, Bikini frame with gun bearer. Very happy with this combo, can carry my rifle back like you see here or in the traditional style based on threat level.

Sawtooth and Oval Stove, I just can't leave this combo at home. Having a warm place to come back to is such a game changer.

Alaska Guide Bino Pouch, keeps my bino clean and dry and I have plenty of storage for other items needed for a final stalk.

If you like coffee with cream and sugar these rock.

Kuiu Chigach Jacket and Go Lite Bitter-root Puffy, this is my 5 year in the Chugach jacket. Used this combo instead of a soft shell.

 

[orionsbrother]

Great! Just what I needed, a bad case of gear envy right before Christmas. Looks like you had a good year. I should have someone anonymously send a link to this thread to my wife. Hope next year treats you well too.

 

[Stid2677]

Before I knew it, summer was over.

Time to load down the Levitator for moose season. The Lev will float 3k, that makes for a cushy camp, 2 guys and a couple moose.

Kuiu SD vest, great way to add warmth without bulk.

Nice bed as well.

The new basecamp filter with window and high flow is a great alternative to pumping water. Having used to old style for years I was impressed with the flow rate of the new style.

Roll-a-Cots, are about the best cot I have found, they work well for keeping meat on the raft as well. Used here to keep the meat cool.

Bad moon rising.

Just a cool pic.

 

[Stid2677]

Tag bags,, these have seen more than a few moose. easy to clean and reuse.

Medicine.

A bucket for when you have had too much "medicine"

Meat hooks and a thermometer.

 

[Stid2677]

ELs ranging.

Miss Kimber 280AI with Z3 Swaro.

Moose meat.

Big Eye with Sportman's pan head, very light and smooth head.

Barney Frame, always a good choice for packing moose on the bone.

Cutco DD serrated, cut resistant gloves and a meat hook,,, tools of the trade.

Come-A-Long, because moose love to die in the water,

 

[Stid2677]

Krytek Gloves,, the best contact gloves I have used. These are still going strong. Simms G4 Guide waders with center zip, very comfortable for long term wear and the zipper rocks for us frequent pissers.

AO 10 stove with Nuwave propane stove,, like being at home.

Krytek Koldo Jacket,, nice kit that was both warm and kept me dry.

The one that got away.

 

[JasonWi]

Great pictures and thread so far. What bullets did you finally settle on in the .280AI?

 

[Cross]

WOW, very impressive. I need to take it all in.

If you don't mind, what do you do for a living, besides the good life.

 

[Stid2677]

Time to wrap up the season on Kodiak chasing Goats..

The ATX was there doing work.

Kifaru Paratarp and First Lite Puffy, made for a warm night.

My 10 buck home made game bags worked well all season.

The 12man Kifaru Tipi and stove was heaven and held up to a massive storm, we did have to keep the stakes in and raise the center pole after it augured into the ground causing the tipi to have too much slack.

Used this to treat my lens,, worked well to prevent fogging.

 

[Stid2677]

Great pictures and thread so far. What bullets did you finally settle on in the .280AI?

140 Grain Nosler Accubonds. 3000 FPS

 

[Stid2677]

WOW, very impressive. I need to take it all in.

If you don't mind, what do you do for a living, besides the good life.

Retired and I'm blessed to be married to a "Sugar Moma"

 

[Liv2Hunt]

You definitely live a charmed life!

 

[Stid2677]

Havlon and Tivek,, good for more than acting like a goat or sheep. Like to wear them at kill site to keep my camo clean.

One of my 2 goats,, big Thanks to Becca for the assist.

The bears like goat country too.

Spike camp.

Miss Kimber acting as a counter weight.

Ice Axe and Crampons, because Goats like nasty places.

EMR II

 

[Stid2677]

Trekking Poles, because gravity kills.

The Moffat Clan,, because gear without good partners is not worth much.

My Patagonia Houdini wind shirt 4 OZs this thing rocks. Great for hiking in since I sweat a lot. Just remove and shake off and add dry layers. Throw back on to move.