What you gonna hunt? Spot and stalk? Stand? Still hunt? Eastern flats? Western mountains? Etc.
I hunt for deer and elk in the west. So, the lighter the better. However, that needs to be positioned against caliber/recoil. So, a Rem model 7 in 7mm-08 with a 24" thin barrel, is pretty good when...
I am also doing almost the same thing. I sent my Howa to Mcgowen and am having it re barreled 280AI in a Shilen #2 1:9 twist 24", squared/lapped. I already have a Timney trigger and Medalist. It wasn't designed to be a lite weight though and should come in around 8.5 w/scope. This action is...
Strap it to the back of your pack vertically. I have actually had straps for just my bow sewn on. You can also add a pouch (bucket) so your bow sits in a holder for the bottom of the bow(Badlands). Make sure the bottom of the bow is about 10" higher than the bottom of your pack, so when you set...
Really depends on what you mean by "hunting". Obviously, if you hunt from a stand this is a great set up. The weight and length of the rifle will not be a hindrance to you. However, if you hunt by stalking this set up will be too heavy and long.
As far as the caliber, 300 mag is excellent for...
Lotsa good advice. Here's my 2 cents: If your're sleeping on a cot, that tells me your sleeping in a tent where you drive to. So, weight isn't an issue. Get a full zip rectangular synthetic bag rated to zero. You'll have room to spare and can unzip if its too hot. Sleep in a Full width air pad...