Recent content by jeager

"Enter Me In The Nikon/Cameraland Contest".

that bolt, those mounts, scope, and bipod are too heavy! what can I get in an 8lb rig?

Re: Mountain rifle 24-26\" fluted barrel? c'mon! A 270wsm or 7mm/08 might be my answer, but there's something ethnic about my choice of 6.5 Will a certain scope balance this rig?

Re: Mountain rifle 24-26\" fluted barrel? My concern with the weight of a longer, fluted barrel is balance. I figure I'm trading the weight of the bipod for a better(?)barrel. What choice of a scope and mounts will best balance this configuration? What is the thinnest fluted barrel I can...

Mountain rifle 24-26\" fluted barrel? Opening day Mule Deer is at the treeline in the Sierra Nevada. Thinking about the 25wssm or a 6.5 in titanium. Advice on a sturdier bbl, balancing with a ~4-12 scope, and using my rucksack instead of a bipod? After the first snow, I go into the woods w/...

found this on another hunting site, geared towards birders: http://www.betterviewdesired.com/ seems like a thorough, uptodate site. the lighter, compact and waterprood they are; you won't leave 'em in the pickup! jm

I have a narrow heel and high instep. Danner makes my favorite waterproof/lightweight boot. dont remember the model name. these are leather/cordura with gortex liner. they also make several with varying degrees of insulation and many widths and outsoles. In Seattle goto REI in Portland...

Last day to reg your 50 BMG is 30 APR how do I get outta here? jm