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    Scope for Mauser M18 in 6.5CM. Burris vs vortex

    Also I agree, realistically for hunting purposes i'll keep my shots to under 500yds, and probably would prefer to stay under 300 if i'm being honest. I would trust my 6.5CM for elk under 300yds and an easy shot, but my 30-06 is my elk gun now and i'm looking to do a 6.8 Western some day.
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    Scope for Mauser M18 in 6.5CM. Burris vs vortex

    Thanks for your replies! I ended up keeping the burris. So far so good, though I hate the knurling they did on the zoom ring. Its like a one way grip. Zooming in its fairly grippy, but zooming back out its smooth and harder to spin. The knurling is machined in such a way that there's sharp...
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    Swaro SLC focus wheel

    I have a newer pair of SLC's and my focus wheel is sloppy and gritty which annoys me a ton, but one thing i've noticed is with the SLC's the need to focus is much less (is that called depth of field or something?). I can glass a hillside across a valley from me and then look down into the...
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    Should I buy a spotter or upgrade my binos?

    Next time you go to BP or cabelas or wherever, see if they have some Nikon HG's too. I was hugely impressed with those, and used you can find those in the 400-500 range pretty often. Probably a little light weight too. I get the weight thing cause i do the same. Thats one thing with my...
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    12x50 meopta or vortex uhd?

    Really couldn't go wrong with either. I owned a pair of UHD's and they were outstanding, but I returned them and went with SLC's (more compact and in all honesty I wanted swaros for a long time). Meoptas are outstanding and can be found used for almost half the price, though vortex UHD's i've...
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    Should I buy a spotter or upgrade my binos?

    I'll second the meopta meostars as mentioned above. they can be found relatively often for 500-600 bucks and are often compared to swarovski SLC's. Cabelas branded ones exist as well (uglier then anything out there) but they're the same bino and just as good, and often even cheaper used.
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    Should I buy a spotter or upgrade my binos?

    With either option it sounds like you want/need a tripod as well. So if it were me I would put the money towards a decent tripod and bino attachment first and try that combo out. Binos on a tripod make a huge difference. And don't be afraid to buy both and try them at home in real world...
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    Scope for Mauser M18 in 6.5CM. Burris vs vortex

    So i've got a Mauser M18 in 6.5 creedmore thats long overdue for glass. Its pretty much going to be a deer rifle for western hunting (Oregon, so a mix of thick coastal forest and some longer range high country/mountains). I have a can on order so it will be suppressed once that goes through...
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    Backpack holster

    If your concerned about your pistol getting snagged and pulling from your holster try a safariland holster with the ALS system. Model 6378 is a good one, and is made for many common pistols with and without lights. Excellent retention and you can get some of them for as low as 45 bucks. Sent...
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    Suggestions- best back country pack out bag

    I have a mystery ranch metcalf and got a pintler bag only for it. Superb combo. Pintler is perfect size for most day hunts and could be stretched for a packed light day or two trip. Metcalf is fine by itself but could be used very well for a multi day backcountry hunt. Everyone says how nicely...
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    Backpack holster

    Hahahaha. Funny you say that. I generally keep my pistol on my pack belt. And the other night sitting in a clear cut edge at dusk kept hearing something behind me. Kept thinking if it’s a cougar I’m screwed since my pack was literally like 10’ away. So it does bring up a good point about...
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    Backpack holster

    And with their qls or mls system you can make your holster quick attach so you can move it easily from pack to belt etc etc. also height and cant adjustable Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Backpack holster

    I run safariland for all of my holsters. Their als retention system is quick, secure, and super reliable. Lots of attachment options too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    covering a muzzle break in the field

    Do you find that shooting through the tape affects accuracy at all? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Pics of Custom Knives

    Definitely not fancy but here is one I made at a blacksmithing class run by a local smith. My fiancé got me the class as a present. Still need to do some finishing touches and make a sheath. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Exo vs mystery ranch?

    I went with MR. I got the Metcalf with a frame and then bought the bag only pintler. Now I have a good daypack and can switch to the metcalf for longer backcountry hunts. And I got both bags for almost half of what an exo costs. They’re great, comfy, and functional. That being said if I wanted...
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    Coronavirus Memes

    Agreed. And now this... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Power tool talk - construction / diy

    If you’re still looking Home Depot has the makita 36v rear handle circular saw on sale for 249. Comes with a double rapid charger, two 5ah batteries and the special guy is you get two more 5ah batteries. That’s 4 batteries and one of the best rear handle saws on the market. Add a drill/drive kit...
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    Best Optics Setup That Can Cover Most Landscapes?

    Does your dad have a spotter? In our group one guy has a spotter so I’m looking at adding some 15 or 18x56’s binos. Gives us maximum versatility and the ability to glass a larger area with higher magnification. It seems on here people will argue get good 10x42’s or good high power binos or a...
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    Power tool talk - construction / diy

    Just be sure to check the model number. Each company makes like 5-10 different drills and impact drivers etc. and the model number will tell you exactly what you’re getting. Home Depot sells the good tools and the older models or lower grade tools. Usually the big multi tool kits are lower...

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