Been messing with the idea of buying a ruger no 1 varminter in .243 and having the barrel chopped back and threaded for a suppressor. It comes with a 26" barrel but because of the falling block action the overall length of the rifle remains relatively short. I was thinking of having it cut...
My current hunting rifle is a Tikka T3 Lite in 300 WSM. It's a great rifle for elk but the recoil is fierce. I do enjoy how light it is when I am carrying it up the mountain (which is what the rifle is doing 99.9% of the time). Lately I have been looking at picking up a rifle in .308 Winchester...
I just ordered some new gear from nemo because I was able to get a good deal and their reviews were decent. I wanted to get the dagger 2p tent but they wouldn't have it back in stock until August (needed this stuff in time for my summer job working as a wildlife technician). Out of impulse I...
I use butler creek caps on my scope and tape the end of my muzzle while hunting. Just noticed the rapid rifle cover on firstlites website and it looks like a great piece of gear that would protect both my scope and muzzle from snow, dirt and rain. The product is even made right here near...
Hey everyone. I've been looking at getting a new sleeping bag to replace my military modular sleep system (heavy) that I have been using. I've been looking at western mountaineering and was strongly considering the Badger GWS. Well there's a local store here that has a brand new versalite...
I've always used a traditional style rifle for hunting but I really like the way this gun looks. I think the folding stock is convenient if you're strapping your rifle to a pack and I like this pistol grip for prone shooting. Anyone here have any experience shooting one yet? Seems like a...
Hey guys. Thought it would be fun to start a poll asking our community which game meat was their favorite to eat. I am limited to 10 options, so I thought it was appropriate to use the 10 big game species we have discussion forums for on our website.
I apologize to anyone who loves nothing...
Hey guys, I just wanted to pass on a little hack that has helped me love my Stone Glacier Xcurve even more. First of all the problem I was having was the straps you pull to tighten the shoulder straps were just too short for me. Every time I went to take the pack off I had to let all the slack...
Went into Bozeman Costco today and they're selling an Under Armour Rain Jacket in a couple colors including the new ridge reaper forest for $80. Bought one and it seems pretty decent for the money although I don't really like under armour as a brand. Cabelas has the same jacket for $250. If I...
Just wanted to give praise to Jen and Paul with FHF for taking care of me on an order that I needed ASAP before I left for Antelope opener this weekend. I dealt primarily with Jen who helped me place my order and made arrangements to meet with me in person to avoid shipping time and fees...
Who takes writing gear with them in the field and what do you like to write down? Also what gear do you use (Field notes, write in the rain, map pens, pencil)?
Lately I have been taking a single sheet of write in the rain paper and a black map pen. I mostly day hunt, but I would like to...
I have a couple other threads I started months ago when I began the search for a new premium binocular. I originally planned on getting either Zeiss Conquests, or if I was lucky, some Swarovski SLCs. Well I found a great deal on some Zeiss Victory HTs at a local sporting goods store and put...
Link to Todd Orrs interview. He's the Bozeman hunter who was mauled twice by the same bear last fall when scouting for elk.
Surviving A Double Grizzly Attack - YouTube
Been running a mystery ranch crew cab as my day pack. Very versatile and durable and has helped carry out two elk, but I get tired of all the straps and zippers when I want to get something quick.
I really like the looks of the 22 magnum on a designated 22" tactical frame. This would be...
Any one ever tried having just a protein shake for a meal while hiking/hunting in the back country. I usually only like cooking food for breakfast and dinner and usually eat snacks for lunch. The thought of carrying protein powder to make a shake for lunch seems like it would be a good...
What are you guys using as a platform to do all your butchering on? Countertop, folding table, stainless table, tail gate, garage floor? I live in an apartment and am limited to a small section of counter top which seems less than ideal. I was wondering what works for everyone else.