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    What's your preferred water bladder?

    Source Tactical Gear WXP 3L Low profile. I like them because they are tough. I've hade 2 camelback spring leaks during hunts which is why I went searching. The source has 3 different ways to fill up. It has a normal screw cap, the top also opens completely up for filling and easy cleaning, and...
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    Best action for a custom rifle??

    I enjoy reading the Precision Rifle blog. The link below discusses, "Actions". PRB
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    What about this tent?

    I should also say that I went with REI because of their return policy and close proximity to my house. I have 3 brick and mortar stores within 40 minutes of my house. They will take products back with full money return, no questions asked if you don't like it. I was on the fence between this...
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    What about this tent?

    I can't say with any certainty how good it is versus any other manufacturers 3 season tent. This was the coldest I've ever had to spend in an undergunned shelter. I had a 10 degree down bag with 17 degree OAT, but I have to say it would have been cold sleepless nights if I didn't put a few...
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    What about this tent?

    I like this tent a lot, especially the dual vestibules. I took it to the Montana prairie this October and spent 7 nights in it. The weather man was way off and the temps dropped down to 17 degrees and I had 6 inches of snow on one night. I was really worried the tent would crumble an I would die...
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    New 300 WSM from Short Action Customs

    Thank you...will do
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    New 300 WSM from Short Action Customs

    Yes sir...they took a bunch of photos and emailed them to me. I'm pretty sure they photo every rifle they make and post what they call "Gun of the Day" on their website. I don't have it yet, the gun is enroute now. They did send me specs and it weighs in at 7lbs. 12oz. Honestly, I was...
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    New 300 WSM from Short Action Customs

    I placed the order 12/29/2015. They told me it could be up to 20 weeks after all components came in. The stock was the hold up. Was told that the Manners stock in the configuration I wanted would be a 38 week wait alone. So the initial timeframe was 58 weeks. The stock ended up taking 36ish...
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    New 300 WSM from Short Action Customs

    I haven't completely decided on a scope yet other than it will be Nightforce not to exceed 15 power. I heard from an unreliable source that Nightforce is coming out with some new stuff in the next few weeks. I'm going to wait and see what New products they have. I have their "budget" model...
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    New 300 WSM from Short Action Customs

    I just wanted to post my first custom rifle built by Short Action Customs. There are so many great rifle builders out there that it took me way more time to decide than it should have. I decided to give these folks a shot out of Wellington, Ohio. It was a great experience! Small shop with...
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    What would have chewed my truck wiring in Colorado?

    A buddy and I were duck hunting some tidewater with his new 18ft John Boat with Mud Buddy motor. Tide was coming in and we were positioned in some tall grasses. When the water reached us we noticed dozens of small mice swimming in the grass. He thought is was a good idea to pick a couple of...
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    New gun for wife

    308 or 7mm-08...light enough on recoil, plenty of power for animals listed, ammo is fairly easy to come by, and ammo is significantly cheaper than magnum rounds. If elk wasn't in the mix I would say 6.5 Creedmoor. I love everything about this round. Recoil is almost non existent, and ammo is...
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    Game taken with the ELD-X

    I took my first animal with the 143gr. in a 6.5creedmoor. Antelope shot taken at 62 yards. He was slightly quartering away. Shot entered 2.5 inches behind front shoulder and exited mid rib cage on opposite side. He ran 115 yards before hitting the dirt. No shoulder meat loss on entry side...
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    2016 Antelope Meatpole

    First time ever chasing these animals. This was taken in Montana. He's not the biggest goat on the prairie, but it is still special to me. He handled great on the hike out attached to the Kifaru Nomad. I set an ambush and he walked to within 62 yards when I took the shot. He fell to my new...
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    Top 5 gear items that help you hunt more efficiently/comfortably

    Might sound crazy, but I feel like my world is ending without a schemagh (basically a large scarf). Many different ways to wrap it around the face, head, and neck. Great in warm temps to keep the sun off your face during long glassing sessions and provides a surprising level of warmth in cooler...
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    6.5 creedmoor bullet

    I am in the same boat. I recently bought a Christensen Arms Rogue in 6.5 Creed. The past weekend shot it for the first time using 1. Hornady 129gr SST 2. Hornady 129gr GMX 3. Hornady 140gr AMAX 4. Hornady 143gr ELDX After I had some fouling built up, my groups tightened up and the 143gr. ELDX...
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    Garmin TOPO US 24K SD CARD Northwest

    Free bump...This is a sweet deal...using these maps viewed in 3D mode in Garmin Basecamp is priceless. If I didn't have them already, I'd buy it.
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    Am I missing Alone tonight?

    A complete guess, but Maybe they didn't want to air it on the same night as Game 1 of the NBA Finals. I would imagine the network would lose viewers from the east coasters.
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    Eurooptic Customer Service shout out

    Bright white I didn't weigh the bald rifle, but I did weigh it after I mounted the scope. It weighs 9.6lbs. I have the 6.5 Creedmoor, Badger Ordnance medium high steel rings, Nightforce SHV F1 4-14x50. The scope is a tank and I wish the setup was a touch lighter, but I had to have the scope...
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    Planning a backcountry fishing trips with wife

    Further than you stated, but you should at least research the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area in Washington. The name says it all, there are hundreds of high country wilderness lakes to choose from with scenery second to none. I've lived here for 15 years and every time I hike this wilderness, I...

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