Depends on what kind of snow and mountains we’re talking about… Some of the most horribly stuck trucks I’ve ever seen have been diesels on big mud tires. Especially on steep, icy mountain roads. Give me a gas half ton or 3/4 ton any day for a hunting rig.
That and it seems like I’m always cutting one up in the dark in grizzly country. I like to get the meat out of there as quickly as possible instead of taking the time to bone it out.
This thread is a good reminder of one of the many reasons why I find myself being less and less interested in archery hunting every year. My “arrow build” this year should punch elk shoulders.
“Any information is useful in adjusting my arrow build”, as if his arrow build is the reason his arrow ended up in the guts, shoulder joint, ass, or wherever he hit it. I would love to know the shot distance and other particulars.
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but those boots probably just don’t fit your feet. Properly fitting boots shouldn’t need liner socks, tape, etc, especially after 75 miles on them. Kenetreks are great boots but there are lots of equivalent options. Crispi, Lowa, Schnee’s, Hoffmans, Hanwag...
Smith & Wesson double actions are 300% sexier with wood grips. She’s going bear hunting this weekend to back up the .270. I might be able to get close enough in the berries to take a shot with the .44.
Does anyone have a good (available) powder substitute for Unique for some lighter recoil general purpose loads? I picked up a 500 pack of Oregon trail cast SWCs and plan to load up a ton of them to some .45 ACP level loads for practice, plinking, and packing around the ranch. I’m leaning towards...