Official 2022 Western Hunting Expo Thread

[robby denning]

Spent Thursday at the expo, was certainly a great time, a lot to take in on just one day so we are headed back today, my wife loves it too so it’s like an early Valentines date

that's what i tell my wife too

 

[robby denning]

and you call yourself a Rockslider.....pssst

poor guy was working when that thread blew up. hahahahaha.

 

[robby denning]

Here are the bucks at the Mossback booth (I think @ColoradoV asked?)

Seemed like not as many megabucks this year, great bucks, just not the really really big deer. Seemed like less of a showing from the AZ strip, so maybe that's why. The best ones start at about 0:58

 

[Super tag]

I think this is a trend we will see with antler growth for a few years unless our moisture miraculously returns to normal.
I saw those deer, sure was impressive!

 

[hawkman71]

Does Tikka have a booth and if so, did they talk about their Roughtech Ember?

 

[Travis Bertrand]

Does Tikka have a booth and if so, did they talk about their Roughtech Ember?

They did not have a booth.


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[The_Yetti]

Bergara and XLR teamed up for the MG lite. Matt and Dakota walk us through the rifle here.

This has me very interested! Would love to see it in 7 SAUM!

 

[Travis Bertrand]

This has me very interested! Would love to see it in 7 SAUM!

I asked them about other calibers and they said most likely next year.


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[The_Yetti]

I asked them about other calibers and they said most likely next year.


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My bank account may not like that answer, but I do!

 

[Eyeman]

Did you see a first lite booth?

 

[Justin Crossley]

Sig's Kilo K series lineup for 2022

What did they say about the 10k binos I ordered in October and am still waiting for? Any news on the parts they have been waiting for?

 

[ScottR_EHJ]

Looks interesting i havd thought about doing something similar . First inpressions? and did you get one to try out?

I used it all last season. It's a solid product and works very well.

 

[Kryptek Outdoor Group]

Kryptek added a new jacket called Shahikot Alpha to the Altitude lineup.

It was great seeing you and catching up with you at the show Travis!

Side note: Anyone feel free to let us know if you have any questions regarding the new Shahikot Alpha Jacket. We also just received another brand new product as well, it's called the Sentinel Pant. It's a down (puffy) pant with hip high leg zips as well as waterproof knees and a waterproof butt. It will be available in both the Altitude and Highlander pattern. It should be live on the site to purchase within the next 1.5-2 weeks!

 

[Travis Bertrand]

Did you see a first lite booth?

They did not have a booth…


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[sneaky]

It was great seeing you and catching up with you at the show Travis!

Side note: Anyone feel free to let us know if you have any questions regarding the new Shahikot Alpha Jacket. We also just received another brand new product as well, it's called the Sentinel Pant. It's a down (puffy) pant with hip high leg zips as well as waterproof knees and a waterproof butt. It will be available in both the Altitude and Highlander pattern. It should be live on the site to purchase within the next 1.5-2 weeks!

How much down in the new pants?

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[cooperjd]

I did find a few cool products.

Here is one: https://www.neshmarket.com/product/the-sling-saddle-universal-combo-by-creed-outdoors/

a nice way to carry your rifle if you don't want it attached to your pack directly. The little waist clip is spring loaded and folds out of the way flat as soon as you take your rifle off. I snagged one. The waist clip can be used with just a belt or attached to a pack. Pretty neat product.

 

[mtnrunner260]

@robby denning
Did you participate or have a report from the mule deer summit on Friday morning?

 

[robby denning]

@robby denning
Did you participate or have a report from the mule deer summit on Friday morning?

Hi, wasn’t able to go. I did look at theri 2021 financial report. A few highlights:

MDF spent nearly 14 million on missions to conserve mule deer and blacktail habitat. Of all dollars raised, 89% goes directly to these missions. Besides habitat restoration and protection, MDF also is committed to the
following:
• Encouraging and supporting responsible wildlife management
• Supporting regulated hunting as a viable component of conservation
• Promoting public education and scientific wildlife research
• Recruiting, retain, and reactivating new hunters
• Supporting and encouraging responsible and ethical behavior and awareness of issues affecting
mule deer and black-tailed deer

If you’re a member, there’s quite a bit in their quarterly mag

hope that helps.

 

[robby denning]

It was great seeing you and catching up with you at the show Travis!

Side note: Anyone feel free to let us know if you have any questions regarding the new Shahikot Alpha Jacket. We also just received another brand new product as well, it's called the Sentinel Pant. It's a down (puffy) pant with hip high leg zips as well as waterproof knees and a waterproof butt. It will be available in both the Altitude and Highlander pattern. It should be live on the site to purchase within the next 1.5-2 weeks!

Hey, do you know if there is an R-value recommended for pads under the Klisia bag? Mine’s 8.1+ (exped) but I wasn’t able to get to the 15* rating.

loved the bag’s compressibility and fit (I’m 5.9”, 180) and for guys buying it, save a Benji or more. It was my bag for 3/4 of my nights this year, probably about 25 or so. Good looking bag too. @Jared Bloomgren ran the 0* and will have a review soon.

 

[sneaky]

Hey, do you know if there is an R-value recommended for pads under the Klisia bag? Mine’s 8.1+ (exped) but I wasn’t able to get to the 15* rating.

loved the bag’s compressibility and fit (I’m 5.9”, 180) and for guys buying it, save a Benji or more. It was my bag for 3/4 of my nights this year, probably about 25 or so. Good looking bag too. @Jared Bloomgren ran the 0* and will have a review soon.

You're cold blooded, like a lizard lol. But in fairness, you got cold in some of the other 15 degree bags you've tested too, right? We need someone to build you one with a built in rechargeable heating element that you can hook up to a solar panel while you're out hunting. Heck, if we could just have a heated foot box that would go a long way.

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