Recent content by T_holli22

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    7saum shooters

    I am running 180 hybrid out of short action w/ 26” barrel loaded to mag length about 2.95 for alpha mags with retumbo at 2956 FPS. Absolutely love the round and about to rebarrel it with a proof
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    Coffee While Hunting

    The Black Rifle instant is pretty good won't drink Starbucks anymore no matter what. I drink black rifle or invader coffee only and use the instant when deer hunting it is better then most of the instant coffe I've tried plus Veteran owned. Win! Win!
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    Cervical spine fusion/backpack hunting

    I'm 48 now and had C6& 7 fused about 7 years ago to the day. The human body was not meant to be a pack mule and I got to hump Alice a lot back in the day we did not have these nice packs. I have never had any issues to speak of from the surgery. Walked out the next day after surgery without ever...
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    Pack Suggestions

    Thanks guys I will look at the reckoning a little more just seems like way too much pack for my everyday needs. I currently run a super day pack for my day hunting but it is not very comfortable to me and I don't currently have lightweight gear so it gets pretty full for long day sits. I...
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    Pack Suggestions

    Not sur myBrother in law has done it both ways and we are just starting to work out the particulars. I was thinking the same thing on the 3500 but really not sure which route to go I love the modularity of the Kifaru but the Exo is set up almost how I would like. I have not run a frame since...
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    Pack Suggestions

    New here and need suggestions on a pack.i will be going on my first Elk Hunt in Idaho this next year. I live in Texas and mostly day hunt but some of our stands are about a mile of walking to get there. I have narrowed it down to EXO or Kifaru. I am liking the k2 3500 and the Kifaru 22mag. Can I...
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    Dont mean to start a war "Match" style bullet for hunting

    I love Berger bullets for hunting I use 130 OTM in the creed and the 215 is my go to for the 300WM. never had a critter take more than 2 steps with either of those. But he can keep telling everyone that make it easier for me to find when I need them.
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    FNG From Texas

    Thanks I'm from DFW area myself. About 40 miles NW of Ft Worth - - - Updated - - - I think I have it narrowed down between Exo, Kifaru and Stone Glacier just not sure which brand I am going to settle down with. Not a lot of plces to test these in Texas.
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    MC Kifaru Mountain Warrior

    Still available?
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    West Texas Aoudad

    Thanks guys this thread was very timely. I've been wanting to do a DIY hunt down in South Texas as I have not been there in over 20 years and did not see an Aoudad then. Just looked at WTHO website and looks like it will be in 2020.
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    What Would You Like to See From Kifaru 2019

    Maybe a return of the Mountain Rambler and an option to add nomad style wings to any pack would be nice.
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    FNG From Texas

    This a great forum and I am looking forward to getting advice on good day hunting and also extended day hunting packs and gear for South Texas and Idaho hunts. The majority of my hunting is in Texas but will be venturing to Idaho once or twice a year to hunt with family.
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