I have 2 brand new in box vortex razor hd spotting scopes 20-60x85 one has been out of the box just for pictures, the other has not. $900each tyd in the continental US
I always bag my clothing before it goes in my pack. I dont waste money or weight. I simply use gallon zip locks and gargabe bags. they have come in handy packing out my grind also
I keep a 243 around, mostly to loan to youth hunters. how ever it seems to be the only one that I could find ammo for this year. I would also say a 308, not ideal but since it is nato you will also be able to get some type of ammo for it
Oregon is a bit of challenge for mule deer, our state doesnt do a great job of management, we do have a few really nice bucks. but they are very far and few between