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  1. Matt79

    Ram aviation caribou- Mid-late August vs September

    Guys, The 22 season obviously had a hurdle, with the closures to deal with. Ram elected to still fly hunters and seems like most groups still had decent hunts, with some complaints of not so good. That being said I think I still want to go forward and hunt with them. For those that hunted...
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    Rough Counrty outfitters in WY, or suggestions?

    Hi, A buddy and I are looking to book a guided elk hunt in 2024 or 25. This will be the once in lifetime guided elk trip. We are willing to spend up to 10k. We are thinking a private land hunt where we will see lots of elk, and very high success at killing a nice bull. No horses. More...
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    Rokslide vendor discount on inreach mini 2

    Guys, I’m going to buy a inreach mini 2. Want to buy from a vender on this site that offers a discount. I buy a lot from black Ovis, but they are currently out of stock there. Who else can someone point me to? Thanks, Matt
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    Shipping meat and horns-AA checked baggage vs AA air cargo

    Guys, This September two friends and I are hunting with renfros for 2 weeks. When I booked the trip couple years ago I researched getting the horns and meat home. Back then the cheapest and easiest way was to check it as extra luggage and have it with your flight on way home. That is the way...
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    NL moose, drive in camp suggestions-Effords, hideaway lodge, others?

    Hey guys, I know fly in hunts are probably the most popular, but we are hunting moose with renfros in Alaska this coming season on a fly in, so looking to do something little different. We are considering doing a land based moose hunt in NL in 23 and looking for suggestions? Not really...
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    Upcoming moose hunt with Renfros….

    Hey guys, My 2021 out of state hunting trip is over with, and now starting to focus on our 2022 trip. We will be doing the lake hunt with Renfros for 11 days starting sept 11th. There will be 3 of us going and plan on bringing 2 cabelas Alaska guide tents, one of which we can put extra...
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    Christenson Mesa... heavy-hard bold lift after firing round

    Guys, I bought a Mesa about a month ago and took few boxes to range to start breaking it in and see what it likes. Federal loading of the 180 accubonds didn’t shoot well, but cycled normal after the shot, with there nickel plated casings. I then shot some fed 180 blue box and 180 Barnes Ttsx...
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    Swift creek outfitters?

    Guys, Has anyone did a rifle hunt with swift creek outfitters? I have been starting to look into a wilderness type elk hunt for few buddy’s and I. I’ve found some others like Yellowstone outfitters that that seem great, but are booked 5 yrs out and more expensive. The little I’ve found...
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    What rings, or rings and rail for tikka-nightforce

    Guys, I currently run a 300 wm tikka super light w talleys and a 14x vx3i cds. I’m ordering a nsx 5.5-22x50 to have the piece of mind of a bulletproof scope and reliable dialing turrets. A lot of $ is invested in hunting trips out west and in 2 years Alaska. I feel it’s worth the extra $ to...
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    Kelvin hoodie or kelvin lite hoodie?

    Guys, Im looking for opinions of each from guys that have one or the other. I’ve tried on the lite before and thought I liked it but have never seen the 2019 kelvin hoodie. I’ve read a lot of positives on the lite but havent found much on the regular. In fact the few things I did, ppl...
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    Sitka stormfront jacket compared to timberline fit?

    Guys, Only store I have close that sells Sitka is cabelas and they don’t have sh**!...I have quite a bit of Sitka layering shirts in xl and I have a timberline jacket that I got in 2xl for layering under it. I maybe could have did xl but was on fence so got the 2xl, it is slightly big when not...
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    Rocky Mountain Ranches, Colorado- anyone been there?

    Guys, I was wondering if anyone has hunted through the Rocky Mountain Ranches, in Colorado? They are one of the many ranches that offer dyi hunts on private ranches in Colorado. They seem like a great option to get on some mulies and elk without all the pressure and dealing with a lot of...
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    Help picking a camera for hunting trips

    Guys, I started going out west a few years ago Hunting. I went to Wyoming the past 2 seasons, Colorado this oct, and Alaska next season. After two trips west and all the beautiful scenery I have no pics to show when I returned home. I do have an iPhone, which takes decent pics up close in...
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    Best deal on Swarovski SLC 10x42?

    Guys, Well a month after buying the razor 10x42s, I’ve decided its time to buy a pair of SLC 10x42s and quit wondering if I should have bought them, and see what I was missing lol. I see most places have on sale for 1599 and some vendors I think will give another 10% off that. Does anyone know...
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    Meopta customer service/warranty??

    Guys, I am in process of upgrading 10x42 binos. The three I am narrowed down to are Zeiss conquests, Swarv SLC and Meopta meostars/cabela Euros. Ive read enough on both the Zeiss and Swarv to know both have great customer service and warrantys. The meoptas are what I am really leaning on...
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    Booking with Renfros for 2022....Which dates are best?????

    Guys, As the title states, A buddy and I are getting ready to book with Renfros for 2022 for a DYI drop camp hunt. We will be rifle hunting. For all the guys that have hunted with him, or just Alaska in general, what is the best 10-12 day window if you had a choice. We are looking for the...
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    Caribou pond outfitters?

    Guys, I had a tread asking about couple other outfitters, but this was also a consideration. Anyone hunt w caribou pond outfitters? If so how was the hunt?. There are a lot of pics on there Facebook page of good bulls and only take 6 hunters a week, between 2 camps. On paper sounds not...
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    Newfoundland-Effords or moose valley outfitters?

    Guys, I am looking for all the information you guys can give on each effords and moose valley outfitters for a rifle moose hunt. I think I have narrowed it to the 2, but other recommendations under 7k with good bulls I’m all ears to also. I have read all I can find on both online, and both...
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    New Mexico elk outfitters?

    Guys, A buddy and I have trips set up from now through 2021. In 2022 we are wanting to do a New Mexico elk rifle hunt. Looking to try narrowing down a list of outfitters to call vs calling 100s. We are wanting to keep the hunt 5k or less, which seems more than doable. Will be our first...
  20. Matt79

    AVOID Bear basin optics

    Guys, If ordering a new scope or other optics I would recommend you avoiding this place like the plague, choose one of the vendors from this site, I wish I would have now!... I placed an order for a leupold scope on 2-15 and received a email confirmation of the order. After 4-5 days I never...
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