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    Kuiu Way point 10400 duffle v North face Rolling Thunder 36"

    Has anyone got experience with these two ? Looking at either one to transport my now "obsolete Kifaru 26 Tac Frame pack" :) for an NZ trip later in the yearI had a cheaper duffel here and it is a tad to small, my sons fits fine. So looking at these two....the North Face unit looks very...
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    Kuiu Attacks/SG dehaviland pants and fit for lifters

    Folks I need to buy a couple of pairs of pants for upcoming NZ hunt. Best is well behind me but I still regularly lift (powerlifting type program) and that means when I get a pant that fist my legs there too large around the waist. I also hate pants being tight around my legs. I note Kuiu are...
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    Camera upgrade decision/options for wildlife hunting all round etc.

    Last month I booked a trip for my son and I to hunt Bull Tahr on the Sth. Island of NZ. To that end among the gear I have yet to get, I am strongly considering upgrading my camera outfit. I currently have Nikon D7100 with three lenses; Sigma 18-250, a wide angle lense (forget the brand but cost...
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    CA Ridge-line Scope Mounting; Hawkins Hybrid style vs rail and rings. Advantages and Disadvantages

    For better or worse I've purchased a CA Ridge line in .300 WM, so I understand I am running the gauntlet hoping I get a good one. They were marking the old models down here in Oz in a few shops. I understand the tikkas are more consistent, I just struggle with the look of them. And on this...
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    CA Mesa, Montana, Sako 85, Win M70 EW,MKV

    My son has his lighetr weight rig now, a Begara .270 win I got him for his B'Day. Now for myself ! Folks looking at these factory options for a light weight .300 win mag. Will be a .300 win mag as I have dies cases etc. I would like a custom and will get a quote from the Australian importer...
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    Deon Optics sale lured me in ! March 3-24x52 FML-1 ordered

    Who buys the scope before the rifle...... :unsure: I intend to build a light weight .300 WM...maybe 7mm (but I already have dies brass etc. for .300) in the near future I did have one built on a BAT HRPIC but it was couple of pounds too heavy. Anyway was looking at scopes for it, usual...
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    Outdoorsman Tripods.....still worth it ?

    I have been debating switching over to the outdoorsman tripod system for a while.....but gee by the time it is landed in Oz I'll be a gorilla down, even with their 15% off Black Friday sale. No real issues with VA5 and pro-master 525xm . Is that much of an upgrade ? I don't get to see/feel this...
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    Buckles on bottom corners of 44 mag/Ma Duece bags

    Folks there are buckles/attachments on the bottom corners of these bags.....what connects to these ? I have had the bag off the frame adjusting shoulder strap length and unsure if these connect to the belt or not....there is some webbing on the belt, not sure of that connects to it, doesn't seem...
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    light weight .300 win mag build, defiance action choice

    Just wanting peoples opinion. I am going to have a lighter weight .300 WM built. I do have a liking of CRF actions and 3 position saftey's. Anyway have a couple of questions and wanting other peoples opinions. I like integral lugs and rails, these have both It'll probably be a defiance action...
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    Meopta Optika 6 Glass Vs Vortex Razor LHT Glass

    Have looked through Meopta optika 6 glass at the local but not the new/ish razor LHT by vortex. Reports state the Razor LHT glass is very nice, I assume it is a bracket up from Optika 6 (given they are dearer) ? Can people who own/have looked through both confirm if this is the case ?
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    Fitting Eberlestock Scabbard to Kifaru, Nomad the Best ?

    Folks if you were to fit an eberlestock scabbard to any of the Kifaru Packs, would the Nomad be the best ? Is it even possible ? The stryker XL would be awesome I think BUT there is no hole at the bottom when you pull the top of the bag away. There are times when I would like the scabbard...
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    Outdoorsman Tripod; Standard Vs Tall

    Looking at the Outdoorsman tripods I am wondering if the tall is in-fact more versatile than the standard model. Not much difference in weight and you have the choice of a little more height if required. For those outdoorsman tripods which model did you buy and why ?
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    Pouch/Case for Novagrade Double Gripper ?

    Just wondering what others are using for a pouch or case for the Novagrade Double Gripper, any ideas ? I figure someone out there has already come up with the perfect storage solution. Be nice to have something to store it in.
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    Sherman Pocket & 44 Mag

    I got my 44 mag yesterday...I love it, gee it is well made, so much lighter than my old GS2 and more capable. It does seem like ill have to wear it a bit and get it fitted. It seems I cant pull the load lifters tight enough and I think I may have ordered the shoulder straps a tiny bit large...
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    Spotting Scope Options for Daughter

    Ok.....my daughter would like to emulate her bigger brother and myself and have her very own spotting scope. Have a little time on my hands, her birthday is in July, she is turning 10. She has a little set of vortex vanquish binoculars which she loves (my son has those as well, and gee for the...
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    Mavin 18x56 who opted for these over Swarovski or Meopta 15's ?Happy ?

    Juts wondering who opted to try the new Mavin 18x56's over the usual suspects for 15 power bino's ? Are you happy ? Would you go that way again ? Did the Mavin's leave you satisfied or do you wish you just had of bought the Swarovski SLC 15's ? Do the Mavin 18's Have any adavantage over the...
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    Plain neck strap that fits AGC connectors

    Hooked up my AGC hybrid to my meostar 10x42's, love the pack and the bino's......however the meopta neck strap is not compatible with the AGC connectors. There are times when I might just like to run a neck strap. Does anyone know which after market Bino neck strap would be compatible with the...
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    What parts are needed for Meostar B1.1 10x42's tripod mounting

    Folks I am waiting on my Meostat 10x42's to arrive, I already have a Promaster 525 for the back pack so would like to stay Acra compatible (when i'll be VERY close to vehicle e.g target shooting with my spotter i'll use the big slik 735 Dx, so stable I can also mount a circus elephant at the...
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    Decision between Reckoning and Fulcrum

    Pretty sure its one of these Kifaru offerings will suit me best; I've read/watched everything I can find.....still stuck on which way to jump ! Fulcrum is a little larger and wider vs the Reckoning which is a little slimmer. but taller. It seems both pack down to day mode quite...
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    Kifaru Aluminum or Composite Stays

    Folks what is the consensus on which stays to order, aluminium or the light weight composite option ? Are there advantages/disadvantages to each other than being lighter weight ? Kind regards pc3
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