I have not read through every post in this thread, so if this is a repeat I apologize.
But I think Fred Bear said it best;
“The best camouflage pattern is called, “Sit down and be quiet!” Your grandpa hunted deer in a red plaid coat, think about that for a second.”
Modern day camo is relatively...
Understand how to play the wind.
Understand how deer use the wind.
I wash my clothes in Astko sports wash and maybe some dead down wind or scent killer gold.
I am way more concerned with UV brighteners than I am scent reducing detergents, but if I can get some scent off my clothes then I feel...
I wish I had the funds to afford more, but honestly I have now more than I use on a regular basis.
Ruger 10/22
CVA Optima V2 .50 cal muzzle loader
Winchester model 94, 30-30
Remington 700, 30-06
Tikka T3x compact .308 Win
I hunt mostly with the Tikka as it is about 3/4 inch longer than my model...
I am just the opposite of you.
I started out with the new stuff. I agree it is very well made, and also very light. But for me it was not warm enough. I was always cold in it especially if I was sitting.
I started to pick up some wool things and found that I was much warmer and more...
I have these items for wool clothing.
Some expense, but not too bad compared to some of the premium clothing lines.
This is my still hunting gear.
https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/big-bill-mens-234mer-cargo-merino-wool-pant...
I wear practically only wool clothing while hunting.
I have two pair of Big Bill wool pants. One pair I’ve had around five years and use them everyday I hunt. I recently bought a second pair to have as a back up as they were on sale.
I wear Kuiu merino base layers, wool socks (I’m getting a new...
I’ve been wearing Big Bills wool pants. My pair is five(?) years old, I wear them everyday hunting and they’re as good as new.
I either wear gators with them or tucked into my lacrosse rubber boots.
Yes 44.3 to 49.2 I believe.
I’ve been there and the rifle is a 24” barrel with a 1-12 twist.
I was hoping that someone here may have loaded Varget for loads in a 20” barrel with a 1-10 twist.
I think I will include some background.
I don’t have a chronograph nor do I have access to one.
I use...
This is my first post. Thank you for allowing me to join.
I have a Tikka T3x compact .308 Win with a twenty inch barrel and a 1-10 twist.
I’m looking for anyone who has experience loading this 130 grain TTSX using Varget.
I only have 100 bullets and a limited amount of primers so working a load...