Recent content by dfanonymous

Fhf makes a butt pack. Made in usa...

I for one do not (as in never have had) have that problem at close range. The cheapest rangefinder I own is an old vortex ranger 1800 or something. I got it for archery some time ago because it was the only rangefinder at the time that had a 2.5 magnification for archery distance but could still...

16 ft at best. Meaning it could be more. Depending on said mapping software, gps modules, elevations and a few other things that I don’t really care to get into. Even a 10 digit grid using mrgs is only accurate down to the meter, for those in the military who also delve in that. Like for calls...

GPS is not a good reference. GPS is accurate but the average gps is only accurate to 16 ft. At best. It can get worst. As far as brush, you’ll only know if you try it on between 1st and second priority. If you have it on the wrong mode, it could thing some stick out there is you primary target...

The issue is usually user error. Specifically in the reticle vs back drop if you have one. Go find a telephone line and get some distance. Like 600y or more. You want the sky as your backing. Then aim directly at the line. If it doesn't read anything, then try all 4 quadrants of the reticle...

if hunting draws and cool drainages, best thing to do is get up high and glass in. Then get the wind and thermals right and stalk down. Better to be patient and unsuspecting imo. I only give "meh" out loud to get them to stop during a far shot during archery. Guys that bring their cousin Eddie...

Why is there a second amendment? …you trust big brother that much? Name one time the governments unchecked control over anything hasn’t screwed things up…

Because Eric Prince was a team guy and a lot of us know him or of him. Aside from that, his management of Blackwater was pretty spotty at best…things like how family’s were not notified when the news showed them strung up on Blackwater bridge…(Euphrates river) So, you can imagine he was drug...

Backpacking is an efficiency thing. If you bring everything including the kitchen sink, then you limit yourself. Base weight, is your pack weight without consumable like food. 35 lbs is a heavy newb base weight. Food is the reason most pack need to be 6200+ in size. Another reason might be a 4...

If you trust him, then it will definitely help to let him help you get outfitted. I’ve been doing backpacking and backpack hunting for a long time but I update my gear about every other year. Always something lighter, more durable, more comfortable etc. So don’t be concerned with getting on...

It’s a valid concern. Newbs do tend to overpack. I use the SG 7900 for around 10 days…if you don’t plan on being out for around that period of time, then it most definitely is excessive. I have easily got 5 days out of my mystery ranch in a 6200 size. Just for reference. That said, if you...

Out west here, for me it's the Toyota Tacoma, jeep wrangler or landcruiser. No road hunting or car camping here. I use these vehicles to get into forest service roads and Jeep trails that go to trail heads that bring me to hunting areas on foot. 4x4 capability is a must here. Not merely having...

I use the 1 book per rifle too. Of all the bs on my reloading bench, a stack of log books really isn’t in the way of anything for me, but full discloser, it’s a a big bench, and I have a whole dedicated room for it.

No, as in a 6x6. I don’t count them like the eastern hunters do. Mine shaft is overgrown last I was there, and the trail has been eroded by fell, and avalanche/rain with no maintenance. It’s no problem if one knows the way or has any navigations skills. To get to big tree, you just cut down...

I’ve killed a nice 6 point buck up in the high granite rock country in the emigrant wilderness. Looked like sheep country. I’ve made a more than a few killings in San Gorgonio in d14. Some hard hikes, above tree line, but worth it for big body deer than have probably never seen a human before...