I know Henry is coming out with a Long Ranger in 308 with an 18" barrel and Skinner peep sight installed (Big Woods Bucks Model). Also heard rumblings that they would be offering the Supreme in some different calibers (hopefully 308) short barrel with a flush magazine option....the tang safety...
The newer the better IMO. If moose have a choice of a 1 yo cut or a 3yo cut we find more in the newer cut. The area we hunt in Zone 8 is very mountainous and you are able to glass a lot of areas from long distance.
Congrats on the tag!!! I am very familiar with zones 7 and 8, but it sounds like you are going to be in 1,2 or 3.
You should still have good rutting activity during the OCT hunt and they will respond to calls. Find new cuts on RECENT satellite images (even if its one of theose satellites that...
I will be going into this year's lottery with 6 chances for both my wife and myself after drawing in 2019. It is a very exciting but typically disappointing day when my group of friends read the draw results.
Don't overthink serving tools/jigs. The most important thing is that they hold tension at a consistent level. AAE Pro, Beiter or Bearpaw are all fine. For serving material there are 2-3 different materials that you will use. BCY Powergrip or 62XS for center servings in .018, .021 or .025...