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Awesome meat hauling daypack, someone needs this! BTT

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On the fence about picking up a set of Viper HD 12x50’s or Maven C.3 12x50’s, and will probably be pulling the trigger on one or the other soon. On paper, I like the better FOV, locking diopter, and 1mm more eye relief (I wear glasses) on the Vipers but the Mavens sound to be better glass. Any input from experience would be appreciated, and if anyone in the valley has a pair they’re thinking of selling let me know what you’ve got...

Thanks for your post Sean, I haven’t updated. After comparing side by side with ViperHD 12X50’s and RazorHD 10X50’s I decided to keep the Maven C.3 12X50’s. The clarity blows the Vortex away, and the eye relief difference was negligible (it’s a cross us prescription eyewear folks must bear I guess).

Bought new this past December, Skye Doppelgänger pattern, zero damage, zero issues. Hunted a few times since I got it. Great pack and I love the layout, but I’ve found out my torso length is a bit long for it-I have a 20.5” torso length and when loaded the weight carries on my shoulders more than my hips. $180 or would trade for a Badlands 2200 large frame (Approach/Approach FX pattern, newer model) in similar condition. East Valley

Right on, that’s one to be proud of! I’m 52 and this year is my first taste of DIY OTC archery (or any archery hunting for that matter)!

Would also swap for Magnus 125 Stingers or Buzzcuts

May help if you add what color/pattern it is.

Off market

Maven C3’s are headed back. Eye relief is spec’d at 15mm but it’s got to be shorter than that as I’ve used other binos with 15mm ER that worked with my eyeglasses. now to find some Viper HD’s....

Ordered a pair of Maven C.3 12x50’s using Amazon prime (they are listed there for the Black Friday $150 off price of $275). Using Amazon Primd I have a 30d return option, may take them and check out side by side with the Viper HD’s.

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TRADED-Thanks mulie hunter!! Old (early 90’s) 4” .357 Taurus 66. They were modeled on the S&W model 19 K-frames considered by most to be much better than the later Taurus M66 7-shot models, on par with the Smiths for trigger smoothness and accuracy. There is some holster wear on the barrel. I’ve really enjoyed it, but am not a revo guy at heart. It has Pachmyr combat grips on it, and I have the original square bottom wood stocks around here somewhere. The pictured chest holster is a replica USGI M3, that I custom stretched to fit the Taurus and has been great for hunting for me (works well with bino harness and ruck). I also have a leather belt holster, and a couple of speedloaders. I’m looking to trade it for a hunting bow setup. I’d prefer 60-70# adjustable draw weight (had shoulder sx a few years ago and will need to work up, adjustable draw length would be good (rule of thumb tells me I need 29”, but I’ve never been fit), string/cables in good shape, sight, rest, stab, 32” min ATA, 10yr old max. Release, arrows, case would be a plus. Basically the whole huntable starter kit... only other trade interest would be Vortex Viper 12x50HD’s or Savage Axis 7-08 not interested in selling outright.

Looks like I have a trade pending

$350 trade value with the pachmyr’s and and leather. I’ve got some bullets/dies/brass if the offerer is a reloaded to bring trade value up some to a reloader.

I’ve got a pair of 1980’s Swaro Habicht SL’s that blow away my jap 10x42’s for short-mid range glassing, but they’re WIDE! I’d like to use them in the field but at 7”wx7.25”lx3.5”h I’m having a hard time finding a chest pak for them. Anyone know of any brands/mfr that will accommodate older, wider Porro prism glass?

I got a Savage Axis bolt knob from them last month via eBay and their comms were quick and they hooked me up with a model other than the one listed for the same price, change was arranged via eBay PM’s and they answered quickly. surprised, because I’d heard how hit/miss they were.

Go with the XJ if you’re into getting into rough areas. I asked around a lot before getting my hunting rig, and the XJ came out on top. Take care of cooling the motor and tranny and they are bulletproof and don’t break the bank if repairs are needed. Simple solid axle design 4x4. i found a 99 that had been an ASU vehicle (fleet maintained, never beat on), put on a 3” lift and 30” tires). Wasn’t interested in going down the rabbit hole of lifts/gearing/driveshaft mods etc. My XJ has been used three years for predator and coues hunting (and a backup daily driver to my Harley) and often finds itself where only side by sides can go. It won’t crawl big rocks, but it’s small size and short wheelbase make it amazingly capable in the field.

I’ve got a Taurus old model 4” M66 357 (SW 66 clone) in good shape, with a belt holster and military chest holster (works great hunting w/pack). Great trigger, and shoots well. Has Pachmyr combat grips and I have the original wood stocks too. Great packing/hunting pistol. only trade I’m looking for is a set of Vortex Viper HD 12x50’s, preferably w/tripod adapter. not looking to sell outright, I really like it but got a 10mm to fill its primary role. east valley, Elliot/ValVista area.

SteelChickens? Yessir. sobrbiker/sobrbiker883 have been my screen names all over the net since the dial up modems😉

PRDATR, no-it’s a first series Vanguard. ...and its buckmaster21’s now😉