Shoot2Hunt University

[Snowhunter11]

Has anyone actually been able to get the mamba mags in the last batch that they were supposed to bring down from Canada?

No.. when I ask they keep saying real soon.. checked 3/4, 3/12,3/21,4/3

Driving up website traffic checking everyday. Not sure what real soon means a month later..

 

[F3RubiconBallistic]

What are folks running for DBM on the Rokstocks? Any experience with Atlasworks or Lumely?

 

[NSI]

What are folks running for DBM on the Rokstocks? Any experience with Atlasworks or Lumely?

Atlasworx CTR-AICS requires a lot of lever filing but does work well once tuned. High Desert works well, requires shims sometimes unless you get the large trigger cutout (Midas version). Have heard good things about Lumley. Less so about MT.

-J

 

[Reburn]

Has anyone actually been able to get the mamba mags in the last batch that they were supposed to bring down from Canada?

I got mine.

 

[TimberHunter]

I got mine.

Who did you order through? And how much did you pay?


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[Snowhunter11]

I got mine.

Damn you!

 

[Reburn]

Who did you order through? And how much did you pay?


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MDT
$50 +tax+S&h

 

[TimberHunter]

MDT
$50 +tax+S&h

I assume you ordered when it showed in stock? Right now they show out of stock


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[Reburn]

I assume you ordered when it showed in stock? Right now they show out of stock


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No sir.
I emailed them when @BjornF16 said somewhere they had some at MDT. I emailed. They sent an invoice and I paid it. Then they started to tell everyone to watch the website. I bought 5. 3 said canada 2 didnt so I assume they were US.

 

[passinggas33]

So just curious, has anybody done this course with a 2nd focal plane MOA rifle?

I’ve spent my whole “hunting life” using this type of scope and I’m concerned about changing out 8 expensive scopes for 8 more expensive scopes, particularly with a 2 different systems (Mil and 1st focus plane) I’ve never used before.

 

[Bluumoon]

So just curious, has anybody done this course with a 2nd focal plane MOA rifle?

I’ve spent my whole “hunting life” using this type of scope and I’m concerned about changing out 8 expensive scopes for 8 more expensive scopes, particularly with a 2 different systems (Mil and 1st focus plane) I’ve never used before.

A couple guys brought them for our class if I’m not mistaken. I think everyone switched over pretty quickly during class, but that might have been a function/holding zero thing.

You won’t be able to make correct wind calls at distance w out major mental gymnastics.

 

[ztc92]

So just curious, has anybody done this course with a 2nd focal plane MOA rifle?

I’ve spent my whole “hunting life” using this type of scope and I’m concerned about changing out 8 expensive scopes for 8 more expensive scopes, particularly with a 2 different systems (Mil and 1st focus plane) I’ve never used before.

A couple guys brought them for our class if I’m not mistaken. I think everyone switched over pretty quickly during class, but that might have been a function/holding zero thing.

You won’t be able to make correct wind calls at distance w out major mental gymnastics.

I second this. At the summer course last year, one of the instructors decided to torture himself using an MOA scope and went from hitting everything on demand out to 600+ faster than any student to frequently missing mid to long range shots due to wind as well as taking far longer to dial and get the shot off. Having an MOA scope will greatly limit your ability to be successful. That said, if it’s all you know and what you’d use normally, you should try to use it, if for no other reason than it will reinforce how much better mils are when you see the rapid progress made by other students using mil scopes.

I also think the second focal plane may limit you depending on the zoom you’ll need to be at to use the reticle accurately. Higher zoom will limit your FOV and without a reticle that can be used to make wind holds, longer shots will be very challenging.

It’s an unpopular opinion (until after you attend the course) but the idea of not embracing MIL scopes simply because you have multiple MOA based scopes and changing will be difficult is a poor choice. It would be similar to being left handed and left eye dominant but initially shooting right handed and with your right eye. Then someone shows you how to use a left handed rifle with your left eye and despite seeing it is far superior, you decide to stick with shooting right handed with your non-dominant eye because it’s too much work to switch. This will seem like an exaggeration to most but I promise you after seeing how much better a FFP Mil/Mil scope is at the course, you’ll see what I’m saying and want to change all your scopes regardless of the effort or cost.

Also, there are excellent rental guns set up with mil scopes so you can always go that route if you get tired of using your MOA scope.

 

[TimberHunter]

For those you that flew with a rifle or two, did you also check a clothing/gear bag and then take your hunting pack as a carry on? Or did you get away with just checking the rifle and having your gear in your carry on backpack?

 

[Wprinkle]

So just curious, has anybody done this course with a 2nd focal plane MOA rifle?

I’ve spent my whole “hunting life” using this type of scope and I’m concerned about changing out 8 expensive scopes for 8 more expensive scopes, particularly with a 2 different systems (Mil and 1st focus plane) I’ve never used before.

I'm in the same boat as you on MOA my entire life. I bought a RS1.2 and sighted it in and shot A LOT this weekend. I know only what i've read on here about mils but I can tell you this, dialing is way simpler. 4.9 mils elevation vs 16.9 rounded to 17 MOA elevation. Im pretty low IQ'd so i like fast and simple and so far it has been that. Im sure after the class it will be way simpler.

 

[Nine Banger]

For those you that flew with a rifle or two, did you also check a clothing/gear bag and then take your hunting pack as a carry on? Or did you get away with just checking the rifle and having your gear in your carry on backpack?

My carry on was my work stuff and a jacket and hat. Way colder in Bozeman than here.

I checked a rifle case, clothes bag and shooting bag.

We had to shoot and hunt at our class. Will try to eliminate a bag in June.

Its $400 to bring a third bag or extra rifle on Delta. $200 a leg.

 

[SloppyJ]

For those you that flew with a rifle or two, did you also check a clothing/gear bag and then take your hunting pack as a carry on? Or did you get away with just checking the rifle and having your gear in your carry on backpack?

I'm planning on checking my rifle case with two rifles and putting some extra clothes in there to take up weight.

The rest is going in my K4 5000 and I'm going to try and carry it on. Worst case, I gate check it.

 

[TimberHunter]

I'm planning on checking my rifle case with two rifles and putting some extra clothes in there to take up weight.

The rest is going in my K4 5000 and I'm going to try and carry it on. Worst case, I gate check it.

Do they charge you when gate checks a bag?

My Kuiu pack and a 2100 bag is right at the max of their carry on dimensions so I’d imagine a 5000 is over?


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[Nine Banger]

Do they charge you when gate checks a bag?

Yes. $200 on the way there and $200 if you take it home.

My Kuiu pack and a 2100 bag is right at the max of their carry on dimensions so I’d imagine a 5000 is over?

I'd say yes especially if stuffed. I'm shoving my 2200 and frame inside an army duffle with tripod and sticks. Worked great last 2 trips.

 

[F3RubiconBallistic]

I am checking a rifle case with 2 rifles, and ammo. Stuffing clothes in whatever space is available. I will check a 2nd bag full of rest of clothes. I will carry my Exo K4 5000 that will have my optics and some minimal items. I am not willing to put my optics at risk, those RSS rifles BETTER be able to handle the abuse

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

So just curious, has anybody done this course with a 2nd focal plane MOA rifle?

I’ve spent my whole “hunting life” using this type of scope and I’m concerned about changing out 8 expensive scopes for 8 more expensive scopes, particularly with a 2 different systems (Mil and 1st focus plane) I’ve never used before.

Can't think of a better time/excuse to rip off the band-aid