Recent content by Sam4886

Do you reload? That would mostly take "cheapest" out of the equation. If you're buying ammo, maybe 300 win mag? I haven't paid attention to ammo prices for a few years. My 6.5 creed does fine at a mile, but haven't gone further than that. I'd sling it at 2k, but I know my numbers and its going...

Cz or tikka, take your pick. Tons of "which is better" threads out there, but based on what I've seen they come down to preferences based on ergos and aftermarket support.

I've got lacrosse breathable waders. Granted, they're not as bad as neoprenes, but they're no where near as nice to walk in as my hunting boots. The waders aren't really the issue when packing in, they're not that heavy. The decoys aren't all that heavy either, really. The biggest issue is...

Reticle on the 1-10 looks great. Ill probably be upgrading one of my ares btrs to the etr 3-18. I've got one of the higher mag ones that is awesome. Are the newer 3-18 etr the same glass as other etr's? What's been upgraded on the gen 2 Cronus?

Exactly. The logic of going shorter for barrel life doesn't work. Plenty of reasons to go short, but barrel life isn't one of them.

Just got an email from faxon saying they have 6 arc now too.

Generally right around a dozen decoys. Right now I cinch the whole 12 slot bag sideways between the bag and frame of my Kuiu pack. Ive got the goofy mesh bags with shoulder straps and that kind of thing. I'm hoping I can find something with a good waist strap, suspension, and frame.

Your best bet for a barrel is probably one of the custom or semi-custom places. Craddock had some at one point I think, but they're just one option off the top of my head. I shoot a 6mm predator, one of the wildcat older brothers to the arc, with 90gr game changers and 58 vmax. I like to...

It's all about fit, and what you think fits great at first will get tons of adjustment. If you can find somewhere that stocks them, that's best, but tough to find. The other option is buying used, trying them out, and reselling if you don't like it. Rokslide usually has tons of them for sale in...

Just tagging in to follow along. A pheasant/waterfowl combo trip is on my bucket list. How are the potholes during the week? I figure the weekends get pretty hammered.

How cold? I like the Kuiu lighter weight ones, don't remember the model name. Mechanix are good too. I use both those down to about 20 no problem. There are also insulated leather gloves that, once broken in, work great when it's reallllly cold.

My dad tried the savage 555. Terrible. Got 2 at the ffl that were messed up one way or another and gave up. He got a franchi instead and its been great.

Oldest trick in the book. Nothing flying? Get up to pee. That didn't work? Start packing up. They'll come out of the woodwork then.

Those are great tips. id like to get more into actual grouse hunting. Most of mine are just by accident while other hunting. The kids are getting old enough now to start some of the warmer weather/easier stuff.

I've got the lacrosse breathable ones and they're decent. I hate neoprene. The Lacrosses sprung a very small leak along the boot seam, but its probably more because they sit folded up so long all summer than anything else.