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  1. charliebravo77

    Hunter-on-hunter criticism

    Wish I could see the discussion. I think it's a byproduct of the recent "never apologize" mindset that has appeared out of nowhere only to fund tshirt sales and push social media metrics. I touched on that in the African PH thread which has unfortunately fallen from the first page of threads...
  2. charliebravo77

    Glock Carry

    Raven Concealment would be a good choice, though I'm a little paranoid about losing gear so I might also look at Safariland for a holster with some sort of active retention. Last thing I want is to have the grip snag on something in the brush and not realize it or set down my pack and jostle the...
  3. charliebravo77

    Vortex PST recommendation

    I have a 2.5-10x44 Viper HS and a 4-16x44 Viper HS-LR and if I didn't get the HS-LR for only $450 I would be pretty tempted by a 2.5-10x44 Viper PST instead. I like occasionally having the 16x ability, but for a hunting specific gun 2.5-10x is much more useful. That said, I'm being nitpicky...
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    Hunting/Hiking Calories Burned

    Well, it's just nice to be able to not be wiped out after only one day of hard hunting into a three day trip due to improper nutrition or hydration. Generally I'm already pretty exhausted before even stepping onto the trail due to a 12+ hour drive (typically overnight) to any western hunting...
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    Hunting/Hiking Calories Burned

    I'm a big guy that could stand to lose 50-80 pounds even before pack weight so I burn a LOT of calories hiking even on pretty tame terrain. I try and eat pretty regularly (every 30 mins to an hour depending on intensity) when hiking, cycling, or doing any other activity for more than an hour or...
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    Hunting Packs

    The Exo Mountain Gear 3500 I have is simultaneously smaller than it appears and larger than it appears. It's really well designed and was stupidly comfortable packing out two quartered antelope at once back in Oct. I really like the pockets they designed on it, especially the stretchy one. If I...
  7. charliebravo77

    Africa PH sounds the alarm

    I'm a millennial (though I hate being grouped in with most others of the same category) that is an adult-onset hunter. I grew up in a household that was anti-gun and never hunted. I can name maybe a half dozen people in my group of friends and extended family that hunt, or have hunted at one...
  8. charliebravo77

    To hold the forearm or not?

    As long as you are gently pressing the trigger until the sear trips and you don't jerk around the gun while doing so, it doesn't matter where your hands are. The bullet will be out of the muzzle before it bounces up off the rest. That said, I personally find it easier to shoot groups using the...
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    How much $$ is "enough"?

    For me, I'd like to have about $5k a year that I could set aside for buying points, gear, tags, and travel. I've been doing it on around $2k/yr the last couple, but another $2-3k would open up a lot of options and flexibility in planning for future hunts. That'd be sufficient for two big game...
  10. charliebravo77

    Inline better than Deerstalker?

    My T/C Impact shoots ~2" groups with 100gr of 777 Pellets pushing a Barnes Spitfire T-EZ sabot. It weighs 3lbs less than the Deerstalker, the weathershield finish and synthetic stock are bombproof, and it's a very well appointed gun with factory fiber optic sights. With a scope and capable...
  11. charliebravo77

    Female hunting clothing

    First Lite is launching a women's line this year. It's not listed on their website yet, but you can see the catalog of what will be coming out soon here: https://issuu.com/rodgesa/docs/2016_fl_catalog_issuu
  12. charliebravo77

    FS: Tenzing TZ 1200 Day Pack - NIB

    Price drop, $80 shipped.
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    FS: Tenzing TZ 1200 Day Pack - NIB

    This thing's just taking up room in my already packed apartment, first reasonable offer gets it.
  14. charliebravo77

    FS: Tenzing TZ 1200 Day Pack - NIB

    Brand new Tenzing TZ 1200 day pack in loden green, brand new in packaging, never used. Specs: http://www.tenzingoutdoors.com/tenzing-packs/whitetail-hunting-packs/tz-1200.html List price is $124.99, looking to get $95 shipped in lower 48, willing to entertain trades and other offers.
  15. charliebravo77

    WY NR Elk Results Tomorrow- offical on WY F&G

    No luck, point creep wins again.
  16. charliebravo77

    Snakes & backcountry medical kit & spot transmitter

    It's possible, but most of the contact with whitetail I've had is here in IL during the dead of winter. The mulie was in NE in mid November. Either way, hopefully an allergist will be able to diagnose exactly what it is that caused me to inflate and keep it from happening in the future.
  17. charliebravo77

    Snakes & backcountry medical kit & spot transmitter

    I think I might share this with you. Antelope and the whitetails I have killed and processed have given me a bit of a runny nose and itchy eyes which I didn't think too much of, but after dealing with the first mulie I've encountered killed by a friend, 2 days later my lips, ears, and face...
  18. charliebravo77

    Illinois Wolf Reintroduction Survey

    Would anyone who received the survey mind posting scans of the full questions? I'm real curious to read it since I haven't received one.
  19. charliebravo77

    venison sausage problems

    Here's some encouragement to not give up on making your own sausages:
  20. charliebravo77

    venison sausage problems

    I've noticed that pork fat/trimmings/etc can vary wildly from city to city. Some people seem to be able to get it for $.50/lb and some $9+/lb. I was briefly able to get trimmings from a small independent grocery store for $.50/lb but that source dried up when they started making their own...

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