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  1. IAboy92

    10x42 vs 10x50

    Ok I have made my mind up on the Vortex Diamondback 10x50s. I will be using a tripod so the added weight won't be a big deal. Does anyone have a good lead on any black friday deals for this particular pair? I know Bass Pro/ Cabela's has a good deal on the classic model but I would prefer the...
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    10x42 vs 10x50

    Thank you all very much for the help! I think you have talked me into the 10x42's and I will avoid the Crossfires. I like the Diamondbacks but I will also check out those Athlon's. gr8fuldoug, do those come with a warranty on them? One thing I really like about Vortex is their warranty. I...
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    10x42 vs 10x50

    Hey guys, Wondering why so many people recommend the 10x42 binos as opposed to 10x50? Is it just the weight? The extra FOV seems to me like it would be an asset if you were going to do any serious glassing? I am specifically looking at the Vortex Crossfire. I know they are cheap and I know...
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    Under Armour Alpine Opps Puffy Pant

    Thanks for the info guys! I am going to pull the trigger on these bad boys.
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    Under Armour Alpine Opps Puffy Pant

    Has anyone seen/ used these pants? They look like they would be perfect for glassing. They are currently on UA for $149.99 which appears to be a pretty good deal if the quality is there.
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    Where to find Sitka, FirstLite, etc.

    Hey guys, As a guy from Iowa I don’t get to see much of the western hunting lineups at the local sporting goods stores. I am however out in Colorado for the remainder of the week and was wondering if a Cabela’s or other sporting goods store would carry Sitka, FirstLite, Kuiu, etc. gear that I...
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    Preference Points

    This is kind of diverting away from where I had intended the post to go. I guess my question in a more simpler form is how does the actual draw work for the states of Colorado and Wyoming? By that I am directly concerned with the cost of applying in these states. What do I pay up front? What...
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    Preference Points

    Thanks Travis! Yes I understand in most states the person with the most points in this case preference points will draw the tag. Yes I am planning to draw with zero points its a cow only tag. My reason for this hunt is I will be hunting with a very experienced hunter and am hoping to gain a...
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    Preference Points

    Can someone help me understand preference points a little more. I am planning my first out of state hunt this year. It should be a hunt that I can draw with zero preference points, but in looking to the future I know that I want to start building as many points as possible. For now, the two...
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    Building Points

    Hey ya sorry not what I meant at all! I’m not looking for people to give units or anything I’m just looking for fun hunts that people enjoyed that you might not think of or those that are very popular but a new Iowa flatlander might not know about. For example “X is the best state to hunt...
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    Building Points

    Hey Guys, As I prepare for my first western hunt this next year I have already been doing a lot of thinking about "what next". I haven't even had a day of hunting out west yet and I am already hooked. With that I know that I need to start building points for the future. My question to you is...
  12. IAboy92

    Colorado Elk Rifle

    Thank you all for the input! I really do appreciate it. It is great to see a community like this that is so willing to help other hunters!! You have all given me a ton of information and I have a note pad full of notes from everything you have shared.
  13. IAboy92

    Colorado Elk Rifle

    As I plan for my 2019 Colorado elk hunt one of the next items on my agenda is the purchase of a new rifle. I am an Iowa flatlander and do 95% of my hunting with bow and arrow. I do fairly regularly shoot shotguns, rifles, and muzzleloaders, but do not have a gun that I think would be properly...
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    Backcountry Heat

    I am going to precede this question by apologizing for my lack of knowledge in the area, but when people talk about hot spots in their boots as it pertains to getting blisters, does this have to do with your feet actually sweating or just places where your boots rub unequally on portions of your...
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    Backcountry Heat

    Thanks guys! That actually helps a lot!!
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    Backcountry Heat

    I would like to get to the point where I feel comfortable getting on elk for an archery hunt, but beings as though this will be our first time elk hunting I think we are planning on late season rifle.
  17. IAboy92

    Backcountry Heat

    A buddy and I went on a three day two night deer hunting trip in southern Iowa this past weekend to test out some of our gear for a Colorado elk hunt next year (before you say it, I know great comparison eh). We were obviously more focused on the camp side of things. The temperature ranged...
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  18. IAboy92

    Muzzy Trocar

    Has anyone had any trouble with the Muzzy Trocar fixed blade broadheads? I purchased some this year for the Iowa whitetail season and have had all kinds of trouble. Looking back now, I think I was shooting junk arrows and that was most of the problem. I bought these pretty sharp looking all...
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    Cabela's Multi Day Hunting Pack

    I know I really liked the layout of the Cabelas pack but I'm sure there is a reason why it is so cheap. As far as pack weight, I am not overly concerned with counting ounces as I am coming off of a D1 wrestling career where I regularly carried people at least my weight for miles at a time and...
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    Cabela's Multi Day Hunting Pack

    Thanks for the help Adam! I was very close to pulling the trigger on that pack just based off of the availability here in Iowa. Is there a good place to test some of the packs listed above? Due to the flat terrain here in Iowa you don't see much of a selection for packs in a Bass Pro or...

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