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  1. Jay585

    .308 Plinking Ammo - Tikka T3 Lite

    Personally, I'd go with the cheapest brass case ammo (no Wolf, Tula, Barnaul, etc) I can find on here: http://ammoseek.com/ammo/308-winchester Which, as of this posting, is this stuff: http://www.freedommunitions.com/308-Win-147-gr-FMJ-p/fm308f147r-c0480.htm
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    Supplements

    Can't speak for GABA, but Melatonin works well. Although it's not habit-forming, it can be addictive (I slept so good! Why not take another one tonight). Started out with the 3 mg, then bought some at Costco (only choice was 10 mg) and those 10 mg would have me waking up groggy as hell, like...
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    Supplements

    After doing the same thing you did (supplements to improve performance), I have found that improving performance and recovery can be attained via a good nutrition plan, a good exercise plan, and adequate rest periods. That said, creatine is something I'd take for recovery purposes as well as...
  4. Jay585

    New Zealand Information

    Alternatively, you could check out DaveC's blog post. Pretty much word-for-word what he said here: Bedrock & Paradox: New Zealand logistics for the DIY hunter There is more stuff on NZ on the website I linked to if you're interested.
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    Synthetic Base Layers

    I've had great experiences with Patagonia's Capilene line and Marmot. The Marmot bottoms I have are older and shaped a bit like corduroy pants (with the valleys & ridges). I see on their website they have smooth faced bottoms, I cannot speak for those. You won't notice. And if you do, use...
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    Bought some merino but not sure if I like it - question.

    I can tell you from experience doing trail work in backcountry SE Alaska, that is not true. Synthetic trumps wool if you're in wet environment. I'm also of the opinion that (as far as baselayers go) synthetics are better in the warmth:weight ratio.
  7. Jay585

    Hello from CA

    Hello from San Francisco Bay area! Newbie here, non-hunter, but learning to be. Backpacker since I was 13, so you could say I'm experienced (sort of, I haven't done any multi-month trips or through-hikes yet). Have worked with the USFS doing trail work/maintenance with the AmeriCorps programs...

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