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    Wilderness Athlete Discount code

    Now until March 17, you can get 25% off your order if you use SPRING24. I ordered some Hydrate & Recover, Multi-vitamins, and Altitude Advantage. edited to add********* Sorry, I see Wyoguy already posted it elsewhere.
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    Need help with ballistics question

    I shoot a .340 Weatherby loaded with Barnes 225 TTSX loaded to 2900 fps Bullet BC is .514 Swaro Z5 is 1.8 inches above bore line. Right now I have it shooting 1 inch high at 100 yards, 60 degree temp and 0 ' altitude What I would like to know is when I get to 8000' at elk camp, and shoot...
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    Stainless or Ti rail for elk rifle

    I posted a question regarding the use of a Murphy Ti rail on my Weatherby .340, replacing the Talley rings on there now. Is there any advantage of the Ti over the stainless other than weight?? I am replacing the Talleys due to it being a "weak link" in the system, and I want to replace it with...
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    Need advice on 1 inch rings for Murphy Ti rail

    I have a Weatherby Mark V in .340 that currently has Talley lightweight rings. I am looking to change to a Murphy Ti rail. My scope is a Swarovski Z5 3.5-18X44 I am having trouble finding steel scope rings that fit a 1 inch tube to mount on the rail. I know I can get 30mm rings and use...
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    Cleaning rifle after season

    I find that after thorough cleaning of the bore (removing all copper and carbon down to bare metal), it takes between 12 and 15 shots before I get back to my 1/2 inch groups. Question I have for the forum members, do you always clean to bare metal after the season, or just remove the carbon...
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    Not hunting related-Need info on Sevierville, Tn

    Family is renting a cabin in Sevierville, Tn for a Christmas function. Any suggestions on activities or "must do's"? We will be there about a week starting Dec 18. Not sure what to expect for weather since rain/snow has been forecast. Any places/things to avoid?? Thanks for any help. Any...
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    Sitka Kelvin Aerolite or Sitka Ambient for Mid layer

    Just thinking ahead for the possibility "if" the weather gets really cold. Would you recommend a Kelvin Aerolite or Ambient jacket for mid layer under my Sitka Blizzard jacket? Both are priced the same.
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    Lotsa Sitka on Camofire

    Camofire is featuring lots of Sitka gear today, most 35% off, some odd size items 50% off
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    Lowa boots on Camofire.com

    Got some Lowa boots on Camofire.com for 25% off. Not familiar with any of them, just wanted to pass it along.
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    Barnes bullets without "X" on base

    I was reloading some .270 Win with the Barnes 130 TTSX, and noticed the none of the bullets had no "X" on the base. I noticed the box had a white sticker on the bottom with some numbers and "Rev 7-20". I dug out a box of unopened .308 168 TTSX and they had the same white sticker "Rev 7-20"...
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    Sold Crispi Hunter Boots Size 11EE

    Excellent condition, worn 10 times (2 seasons of 5 day hunts). Crispi Hunter GTX size 11EE, stock # CF4400 They are 12 inches tall and totally waterproof. 200 gram insulation, and I have treated them only with Crispi waterproofing Cream. Asking $250 and they will be shipped to you in the...
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    BlackOvis Discount code ??

    Anyone have a discount code for BlackOvis?? I thought I would see something for the "Black Friday" sales from them. I have tried Rokslide 20, Rokslide 10, and Elkshape to no avail. A search proved negative in recent posts. Thanks
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    Sitka Mountain Pants question

    Does anyone have the SItka Mountain Pants that can answer a question?? I have the Ascents and the Timberlines. I was looking at the Mountain pants as a go between. Anyone have Mountain pants and have also tried either the Ascents or the Timberlines? How do they compare? Do the Mountain pants...
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    Sold Salomon Quest 4D 3GTX size 11

    Salomon Quest 4D 3GTX, Color brown. Only worn a couple of times, excellent condition. I bought for Uniform wear (Sheriff's Office), but now we have to wear Black foot wear (I have the same Salomons in Black). $175 Paypal (I will eat the fee for "Goods & services"), and I will pay shipping to...
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    Sold Crispi Wyoming II GTX size 11 D

    For Sale, one pair of non-insulated Crispi Wyoming II GTX size 11 D in excellent condition. With original box, I wore them about 10 times. They were purchased for occasional Uniform wear (Sheriff's Office), but now I can only wear black, so my Black Salomon 4d GTX are what I wear. I was going to...
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    Sitka Flash Pullover on Hunt of the Day

    Hunt of the Day has size Medium only in Open Country Camo, but it's only $89.99 (63% off). Heck of a deal if you can squeeze into a medium
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    Questions on NRR rating in ear protection

    I have over the ear ear muffs for ear protection, and recently started browsing the in-the-ear electronic options. They all list an "NRR" number relating to the ear protection. Numbers like, 18, 22, 24, some as high as 29 or 30. What exactly do these numbers mean. In the case of a rifle blast...
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    Shooting sticks

    My outfitter recommended buying shooting sticks for my upcoming Elk hunt in October. What have you found works best? Tri-pod type, bipod, or mono? Something that adjusts for kneeling or standing, and I will be using a rifle, and want to get it early so I can practice. Thanks for any suggestions.
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    Sitka Flash Pullover on Hunt of the Day

    Size Med only, but it's 65% off at $79.99
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    Sold Alaska Guide Creations Alaska Classic Bino Harness

    For Sale- older model Alaska Guide Creations Bino harness, the Alaska Classic. Has clip closure for top flap (not elastic string). True Timber Camo pattern Used two NM Elk seasons (about 8 days). Excellent condition, looks new. Fits my Swaro EL Range 10 X 42 perfectly. Dimensions of compartment...
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