Recent content by John99

Not real fancy, but it'll get the job dun: HuntingNut Cheers!!

Easiest way is to purchase/invest in a good headspace gauge such as RCBS vernier gauge and learn how to set up your dies for minimal bump (if at all), by sacraficing some cases. Measure before and after dimensions and take imacculate notes. Some simply neck size only until you find heavy bolt...

I'v e had this happen in a Savage rifle, but it was very cold (20 gredeez or so), click then bang, and one of em was a no fire, un-nerving to say the least. Found out later it was the CCI BR2 primers which are harder then most. I switched to Fed 210 and 210 M, that solved it. I would say try...

Bullet overall length has never been consistent. Once you realize this the better off you are. You need to stay with CBTO or Case Base to Ogive measurement, its more consistent and you will get more consistent reloads. I have played the ‘lands’ game before. And flirting with disaster is in...

well, thats west branch. just testng, but thank you for the site, I am checking it out... Cheers!

Thanks for the replies, I will check that site out... I am planning to get some wool items as well, the wool L-johns at Duluth's.. I am also checking out some insulated water bottles, brands to note: Yeti, Hydro Flask, Camelbak, Klean kanteen. . thanks again!

That is about what I'm doing. a general blanket/wool from late spring to fall w/tarp , then I have a winter bag (North Face Wintun) with a thermarest pad. Like I mention I just got a new bag that packs down lite and is moderately warm but I havent got into really cold conditions (below 30) yet...

Eric - Primus makes the omni-fuel, a little pricey but worth it if youre serious, imho! Its titanium with brass fittings. The isobutane canisters work best by Primus also. If I do winter camping where it gets down to 25 or lower I switch to white gas. It burns loud but it will get your water...

Len - I had been out to Arizona a few years back - hit West Fork Trail Sedona, Flagstaff and of course Grand Canyon. I am hooked as well, my next trip I'm hoping to make it to Zion, Angel's Landing. Cheers!

Yep, I will give ++ on the Lowa . I'm looking at Lowa Renegade II's also, they say they are 'leather lined' though so I don't know how that would work..too much chaffing?

Well I'm sold. Also, just got a pair of the fire hose standard work pants with the side pockets, these things are awesome. If you looking for a pair of rough work pants or outdoor pants, these are the best things since sliced bread.!!

..its a Ratio 32 bag.

I have a question on what you guys/girls are using for packs and how you pack for cold to ultra cold weather, not necessarily K2 climbing.. I just got a Mtn Hardware sleeping bag forget the name momentarily but it packs down to about 5x11 but is super warm rating down to 20's, Just curious what...

I'll put in a vote for Omni-fuel.. very light, and can use all types of fuel from kerosine to gasoline to white gas to isobutane. Personally like the isobutane which works excellent, then colder weather you should switch to white gas/coleman (takes a bit of prep but still good).