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  1. Mckinnon

    Starting up

    I am looking into starting dabbling with the long range set ups and shooting. My first step is always lots of reading and learning. I have been reading quite a bit on ballistic studies.com and was just wondering if anyone has read their books on reloading, shooting etc and if they are worth the...
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    Badlands Superday

    I have a used Badlands Superday pack. This has just been sitting around for a couple years now so I have decided to get rid of it. The last time I used it was last weekend chukar hunting, prior to that I only used it for day trips hiking and fly fishing. The pack has some dust and grit on it...
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    NV Antelope

    Well my fiance, Jenny, drew her first ever antelope tag this year, to say she was excited would be an understatement. She had drawn her first ever tag a couple years ago and was disappointed she didn't draw anything last year...Anyways, her and her dad headed out to the area on Thursday...
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    Punk my list

    Critique my List This is a 4 day archery hunt in NV. I think I see some areas for improvement such as cutting up my LH lid, lighter shelter, better spotter of course. I would just like some other opinions. Total pounds is 50.9...
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    Skratch Labs Hydration

    Anyone tried this? Good, bad, indifferent?
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    Camera Questions

    I am trying to decide if the Sony rx100II is worth the extra dollars over the Sony rx100. The rx100III is out my range. Any thoughts on the benefits of one over the other?
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    Insert Glue

    Just wondering what everybody uses for insert glue?
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    Season Recap so far

    I am going to be posting a long winded picture heavy recap of my season thus far. I will say what gear worked for me and what I would change, etc. This season started out with California deer and bear archery tags and a planned 7 day trip with my little brother (Zues on here). He had an...
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    Homemade Jerky

    Any guesses how long it will keep?
  10. Mckinnon

    Stabilizer

    I have been looking into getting a new stabilizer, I was wondering if anybody could tell me the functional difference between the Bee Stinger sporthunter and prohunter. Also any length recommendations, I am leaning towards and 8". Thanks
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    Feed Zone

    Hey all, as a sort of spinoff to the protein powder thread so as not to jack it, I though I would share this cookbook that has some good looking recipes in it. It is called The Feed Zone. My dad bought i as he is into cycling, it was written by a cyclist and physiologist (I think?), has some...
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    Scouting Trip

    Just got back from scouting a brand new area. Found some encouraging areas as well as laying eyes on a buck that I will end up a 4x4 not a monster by any means but I was stoked to find him nonetheless, as well as a blonde (?) colored bear, I mean this thing was yellow. Here are some pics, sorry...
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    Homemade pullout done.

    Well, after perusing many photos, threads, sewing sites, and material sources. I finally put together my first sewing project. Turned out mediocre at best, but I am still excited! The second one was even better. Here is a photo of the 2nd one. I think this bag cost me about $2.65 to make.
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    Blacktail Plans

    Just wanted to see who is hunting where for how long, so what's your plan for 2013 blacktail? I will have 2 tags, and will be doing an 8 day trip with my little brother come August, can't wait! Following that I will hunt the second tag durring rifle season in September.
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    Seasoning!

    I was watching a video Aron had posted regarding what he packs and he said he packed "backstrap seasoning". I was just wondering what everybody packs as their go to seasoning for eating what they kill, or catch....?
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    score!

    I got a Bitzenburg jig, Havalon, and a scale for my b-day! I have put the scale through it's paces and it is accurate. Just need to pick up a few things and get to fletching some arrows, the result of which will hopefully be putting that havalon to use on a deer!
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    NBU Dinner

    Anybody going to the dinner this year? I will be volunteering again this year and thought it would be cool to meet some of you if you're going. Let me know!
  18. Mckinnon

    Back to Basics

    I know all the fancy gear is awesome but that being said I still think the basics are invaluable. So lets talk knots and compasses! What knots or hitches do you use often for backpacking and hunting? What compass do you carry? Knots: 1-Bowline 2-Prusik 3-Figure 8 4-Multiple overhand 5-Loop knot...
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    Shoulders and Back

    Just thought I would share a good shoulder and back work out. -On a pull up bar: Start down and pull up and at the top hold yourself all the way at the top (back of forearms touching biceps) for a slow 5 second count. -After these 5 seconds do another pull up and then come down til your elbows...
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    Freezers

    Looking in to getting a freezer for meat storage. A friend has an 8.8 cubic foot chest freezer that I can pick up for way cheap. Just wondering what everyone else uses and how much you can store in there? Looks to me like that 8.8 would hold about 300 lbs....?

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