Recent content by Rugern01
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Sitka. A leader in outdoors innovation.
I think they got the name backwards, looks more like a "Hippie Drift Pack":) My wife and daughters all have one of those from LuLuLemon.- Rugern01
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Christensen Arms, what's the verdict?
I get that some have had issues with their CA's, but the part I don't get is the pricing comments of 'way less' and paying 1/3 the price of a CA rifle for a custom? I'm not saying that it can't be done with great deals or having some parts/pieces, but I paid under $1k for my NIB Mesa, does this... -
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A metalsmith re-stocks a No.1
Wow, that wood is beautiful, and the craftsmanship is next level outstanding! -
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Upland hunting hearing protection
Got the Otto Noizebarriers earllier this year and have been wearing them for sporting clays, rifle range, and hunting. They are a game changer for me. The charge lasts long on the ear pieces and the charger hasn't gotten below 80%. Last year I shot a ground hog with my 357 and no protection...- Rugern01
- Post #28
- Forum: Gear, Gear Deals & Gear Talk
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New scope for a 30/06
I have a VX3-HD 3.5-10x50 that I bought last year. Just got it mounted and sighted in, including a trip back to Leupold. Ran out of elevation. Leupold said all good and if still an issue use adjustable rings. Good thing I have a set of Burris Sigature Zee rings. Needed to use the .020 set at... -
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Christensen Arms, what's the verdict?
Bought a Ridgleline in 7mm RM in 2022 and a Mesa in 308 in 2023. Understanding I would need a day for 'break in', I just got the chance to shoot them both in. I was hoping that some of the negativity I read would not be my experience, and was happily rewarded. According to CA, you need to... -
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Making a job change possibly...what would you do?
Not sure if this was brought up: You're a teacher and likely are done with school between 3:30 & 4:00 pm every day? Plenty of time for afternoon hunts until daylight savings time? Plus you have weekends and most holidays off for additional hunting time along with your 2 personal days to...- Rugern01
- Post #133
- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
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Leupold scopes love or hate em?
In 1990 I put a Tasco World Class on my brand new Ruger M77 MkII 308. Cost me a buck, so I splurged, without 2 nickels to rub together, and bought a Leupold Vari-X II in 1991. The scope has been great and is still in service on another rifle. A few years ago, when I moved it to another rifle... -
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The January Topic: KUIU vs Sitka!
Regardless of brand, I don’t believe I’ve paid full price for more than a few pieces, bought most from Camofire or direct sales. My go to is First Lite, but I also have some mid and outer layers from Pnuma, Sitka, and Kuiu. Of Sitka and Kuiu, I’ll say Sitka (Stratus jacket, Ambient hoodie)...- Rugern01
- Post #44
- Forum: Sportsmen Issues
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What coat/jacket/sweater do I want?
Thanks for spending my money! Ambient on the way @ 40% off. I read thru this to say to the OP that the Stratus may be an option as well, based on original post. Wind/rain repellant soft shell with removable hood. I got a Stratus in FO from Camofire last year for a great price. Wish I would...- Rugern01
- Post #86
- Forum: Other Product and Gear
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Meopta Optoika6 Experience
Also interesting, I recently purchased a Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10x50 from a 'known' vendor that I have purchased from before both in person and on-line. When I rec'd the scope I had no concerns, but after mounting I ran out of windage (left) while sighting in. In the meantime, I ordered a... -
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Rangefinder Recommendations
I’ve had a Leupold RX800TBI forever. It‘s still useable for archery and has the archery correction which is nice, but stopped being reliable/wouldn’t range beyond 100 yards. 2 years ago I bought a Leica R2400 on sale and it’s a night and day difference in the glass, red vs. black display and...- Rugern01
- Post #30
- Forum: Gear, Gear Deals & Gear Talk
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Best upland gun dog breed?
As others have already said, you need to decide what you’ll be hunting and what type of hunter you want, flusher or pointer. Other decisions come down to coat, do you want a short hair or long hair. If you’re hunting thickets with briars and such, long hairs can be a chore after the hunt, GSPs...- Rugern01
- Post #26
- Forum: Feathers and Wings
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What type of hunting knife?
Benchmade Steep Mountain Hunter with orange handle and gut hook. (discontinued). S30V steel which holds and edge and sharpens well. I have a pile of Buck and Case fixed blades, but landed on this Benchmade.- Rugern01
- Post #31
- Forum: Other Product and Gear
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Meopta Optoika6 Experience
The weight has kept me away from the current Meopta lineup. Sadly, for some reason, they moved away from the Zeiss Conquest (v1?) style with their MeoPro line which was a bit lighter and a smaller power dial. I have a (10yo?) Zeiss Conquest 3-9x40 which has been great on a 7mm Rem Mag and a...
