Recent content by Phil McAvity

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    Tikka T3 vs T3 lite

    There probably isn’t a less crappy plastic stock on a $600 rifle and many much worse, however they still fall far short of a decent composite stock. My main issues with them are a lack of rigidity, poor geometry, and on every one of the T3X’s I’ve seen and owned the moulded in action inlet has...
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    Tikka T3 vs T3 lite

    Lite is just Tikka speak for a crappy plastic stock. No other differences . The super lite has the same aforementioned crappy plastic stock and the same barrel profile except fluted. As far as I know there are only two Tikka barrel contours, varmint and sporter
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    Seeing Barrel at 2x...Razor 2-10x40 HD LH

    Completely normal for any scope that has a half decent field of view below about 3X magnification depending on mounting height. I would be looking for a new scope if I was unable to see a substantial amount of barrel at 2X
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    Falconry in my area?

    Falconry should be outlawed in the US like it is in most of the rest of the world
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    Creepy experiences in the backcountry

    Yeah! When you are walking out in the dark with no light and one barks at you from under 10 metres your heart will skip a beat! I have found here in aus black fallow bark more often than menil
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    Arrow change

    Do both arrows have the same vanes and offset ? Different vanes or offset / helical can have a much bigger effect than 45gr weight difference. How quickly the arrow recovers due to tune and dynamic spine will also have an effect on trajectory
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    Training tools and tips for a new pup

    I would advise against food reward based training or training sessions and remember that every interaction your dog has with you, others and the environment shapes it . Every second counts. As a pup I would work on developing a focused attentive positive attitude towards you and a neutral...
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    Painted my KRG Bravo

    Does it match your purse?
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    Recoil question

    Some poor advice above. Bullets don’t go to sleep. I would be looking to parallax as the culprit. Easy enough to check
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    Ultralight day hikers

    I’m surprised no one has suggested Salomon x ultra 3 mid Aero
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