Your top takeaways/tips & tricks from Rokslide

[Fireflyfishing]

1. Always choose a magnum over a smaller cartridge or caliber.
2. Always use Vortex Optics
3. If Vortex isn’t available, fall back to a Leupold.
4. Use the cheapest mounting solutions possible to mount your scope. Torque driver…not needed.

 

[Randle]

1--Added a stake to my bag for staking out and holding a leg if needed.
2--'.223 for killing deer
3---hard side hydration over bladders

 

[Scoot]

Over time, I've learned who I listen carefully to and who I ignore. There are people who drop absolute nuggets of golden information in a ton of their posts here! There are also people who claim to be experts who don't know shit from brown gravy. Knowing which person is which is really important!

 

[IDVortex]

Knowing that my gun is more accurate than I am, and realizing my pride was bigger then it should be.

The amount of unnecessary junk you can pack in the back country for no reason.

Not needing camo or fancy clothing to get work done.

Vortex optics are a legit optic, and to be proud of my username.

The mass amount of knowledge of threads on spring bear hunting. Never thought of bear hunting until I joined, now after this year even though I didn't connect with one, I'm hooked.

 

[IDVortex]

One more thing.

The caliber debates,

For someone who is truly new to rifle hunting, they've actually made me think more about the bullet and cartilage I'm wanting to use. And to research it more plus keep a open mind.

 

[Wrench]

I would have never considered refinancing my house to go on a 15 day hunt.

Thanks Rokslide.

 

[MuleyFever]

You don't need 3/4 of the crap this place makes you think you need.

Also...

 

[Davyalabama]

That there are a lot of new guys trying to get into the game, that's good for the sport and the animals we have been given dominion over.

 

[PathFinder]

1. MIL wind rule and drop rule for quick adjustments without consulting ballistics
2. Proper scope mounting and rifle setup
3. NR DTACs


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[Weldor]

Hunting and shooting is expensive, but worth every penny. Stay off the classified and you'll save enough to go sheep hunting.

 

[Wrench]

Hunting and shooting is expensive, but worth every penny. Stay off the classified and you'll save enough to go sheep hunting.

.... or pay off your house.

 

[WV Mountaineer]

I you've been on this site more than a day or two You quickly learn there is a wealth of information on this site and a bunch of knowledgeable folks will to share that information.

I could probably write a page worth of stuff, but here are my top (or near top) takeaways—

Use a tripod to glass. I picked this one the first couple of weeks on was on this site; holy hell has that made a huge difference!

One of my favs—removing the gel from the Kimber Hunter stock, a little over a 1/2 lb of weight for $0

Mounting a scope properly (thanks to @Formidilosus). I've redone all my scopes and have much better piece of mind and knock on wood, no issues with losing zero

Yours?

The biggest thing I’ve learned is people think their used gear is as valuable as new gear.

“It’s got a hole in the thigh and a rip in the left leg but, nothing a needle and thread can’t fix. $200 tyd. F&F or you pay the fees.”.

“The zipper is messed up. There is few small holes from wear and broadhead pokes. Other than that it’s in EUC. $300 tyd.”.

They’ll flood the classifieds with it. 47 bumps and a year later, they’ve dropped the prices 10% and post,

“Let’s get this sold.”. “No one?”. Or, my favorite is “Does anyone not needs this?”.

 

[Scotto]

To name a few....
Leukotape P
Value of a better backpack
scope mounting

 

[JohnJohnson]

1. How bullets actually work and kill things
2. Having maximum zero retention as a goal to strive for in rifle/optic setup. Beforehand I never even knew it was attainable.

 

[mtwarden]

I guess these would fit into the tips category.

In 2023 I was lucky enough to partake in a Dall sheep hunt; well prior to that hunt (years!), I queried several folks on board here about suggestions for an outfitter. I got a dozen plus very solid leads and after securing the hunt, got a $hit ton of very good information on sheep hunting from those same folks. IMHO it made a huge contribution to my successful, once in a lifetime hunt!

This past summer I wanted to take my wife on a vacation to Juneau and posted up a thread on things to see/do in the Juneau area. Again I got a ton of great information from members here and we had a great trip armed with all this firsthand info!

Thanks!