I also would suggest not fishing out of the big charters from homer. Just personal preference, but I really like the 6-pack (or 6 person max) boats out of Ninilchik or Deep creek. But with the change in regs to just 1 fish per guided angler, it might be better to go to Seward for more...
I also have the Kifaru gun bearer and it's awesome!
Here are some tips after using it for 3 years.
1. Use some sort of protectant or even duct tape between the GB strap and your waist belt. After a long season of hunting, the GB rubbed almost through the MR pintler waist belt. I think this...
That's disappointing to hear about the Kuiu gloves! But thanks for the reply, I'll have to rethink that purchase.
I have some OR claw mitts that are extremely warm. Thinking about it, unless a piece of gear needs to be hunting specific, the outdoor/mountaineering stuff might be better. I'm...
I've switched to Barnes TTSX 180gr and 168gr, or whatever weight I can find them these days. They shoot great out of my Rem 700. Great info from this thread, lots of food for thought.
I was wondering, does the shot placement through double front shoulders cause excess meat damage? Or is it a...
Great tip on the Superfeet Trailablazer! I just ordered some, they are on sale right now for around $38 (on amazon and superfeet website). I use all the other models of superfeet but I found the hard plastic heel cup a problem when traveling over uneven terrain, especially going up side hilling...
That's not good news! Did you call Kuiu and tell them about it or ask for refund/exchange?
You have a point going with just hiking/outdoor gear brands that have been making gloves for a long time.
Worked:
- Scarpa Zodiac boots, very comfy out of the box
- Mystery Ranch pintler hunting pack, robust but a bit heavy
- Firstlite SEAK rain pants, wore these over thermals, perfect for western WA wet and wind.
- Firstlite Hybrid Sawtooth vest. This was great while wearing a backpack.
- Sitka...
I recently had this same question. I currently run warne steel base (0 MOA) and steel Med rings. But I need the rings a bit lower so I went with vortex Pro Aluminum low rings to try out.
I just don't know if I need to spend the money to get the Vortex Precision/Seekins rings for a hunting setup...
I'm asking the same question myself for my son. I'm leaning towards the 6.5 creedmor. Soft recoil and good ballistics, although MAYBE limited rank/ballistics for Elk but for everything else, should be great.
It also will vary up the calibers so if we ever have the ammo shortage problem like we...