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    New Boots

    800 grams of insulation may be a little much. I think I prefer 400 grams and good wool socks, especially if the boots have a Gore-Tex lining. Good thing for me the ultra-lights come in 400, too. If I wear them while in a blind or stand I'll just bring along a pair of boot blankets. And to be...
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    New Boots

    Thanks unclefish, I think I love them already.
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    New Boots

    The time has come (again) to get another pair of boots. I'd like to try something new this time so I'd love to hear what you guys would suggest. My criteria is that they need to provide good ankle support, have good soles, keep my feet warm and dry, and not be extremely heavy. Basically, they...
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    Mid-range cow elk caliber???

    I'd just stick with .264. Good flat shooting round that's not terribly hard on the shoulder and puts game down. What's not to love?
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    Barnes VOR-TX Expansion

    Recently I decided I'd get some 225 grain Barnes VOR-TX in .338 Win Mag to use on bear, elk, mule deer, and moose. But after informing a fellow hunter I know of my descesion while shooting the breeze, he informed me that while my ammo choice would work well on bear, moose, and elk, he said that...
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