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    Coatings on the vortex deteriorate after a couple years when the big 3 don't. And just the "slightest" difference makes a big difference when finding bedded bulls and bucks in the shade. Also 90% of the people that compare vortex and swaros that I've talked to do it during midday which most binos aren't going look too bad. But compare them on a cloudy day, sundown, or sun up and you'll notice a big difference.

     

    The comparison I mentioned was done at sun up, not at midday. I also have Vortex glass that is 5 years old and has zero issues.

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    I have a bunch of Sitka gear in the green Optifade Forest patter that was barely used I am looking to sell.

     

    Traverse Hoody (L) - $110

    Stratus Glove (M) - $40

    Stratus Beanie - $30

    Neck Gaiter - $20

    Balaclava - $25

    Fanatic Jacket (L) - $275

    Fanatic Bib (L) - $250

     

    I am 6ft 200lbs if that helps anyone with sizing. I'll take $725 for the whole shebang, and only willing to sell the Fanatic Jacket and Bib together. Most items have only been worn a few times, some not at all, because I generally only wear my Optifade Open Country pattern.

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    Swarovski, Leica or Zeiss. IMO it would be ridiculous to go with vortex over any of those..... Glass simply does not measure up.

     

    Someone is rich! Haha I disagree. I have compared my Razor HD's to both Swaro's and Zeiss's and BARELY saw a difference. Neither did the 3 other people I was hunting with and the guy who owned the Swaros was pissed when he realized how much more he paid. All three of those are great glass, but so are the Razor HD's (and the Vipers) at a significantly lower price.

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    hmmm...I usually creep pretty hard in there so Ive probably seen her lol. theres a couple hot Asians in there. in fact that gym is loaded with hot chicks. last night was ridiculous

     

    do you work a program for your lifting?

    Yeah, the gym on Greenfield beats out the one on Power for sure haha. Currently, I'm working a custom 3 day split that I rotate every 4 weeks. I'm just coming off my 2nd ACL replacement so I'm easing back into it. Sooner or later I'll go back to a 4 day split.

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    Personally, I'd go Hornady 180gr Superperformance SST. Best round out there IMO.

    . Will I have a coues left?

    I'd say yes as long as the shot is well placed and it isn't close range with a .300 WInMag. There is quite a bit of energy screaming out of that thing at 50-100 yards, but at 500 yards (pretty common for Coues) I'd say you'll be just fine provided the shot is well placed.

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    a friend of mine shot a deer with a 270 hornady sst superformance and did more damage on meat than mine with a 300 win mag.

    I'd have to ask how when shot placement was? Haven't hit a Coues yet with my .270 using the Hornady SST Superperformance, but there are 4 Antelope that have hit the dust using it. No issues with meat damage as the shots were well placed.

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    I have had amazing luck with the Schnee's Beartooth 8" boot. The support they provide dwarfs the support that I used to get with the Under Armor and Danner boots I have previously used. They have also outlasted them both as well, and still seem to have quite a bit of life left in them. The thought of spending that much on boots is nauseating, but worth it in the long run.

     

     

    It looks like they are 100% leather uppers so how hot are they and how much do your feet sweat. Are they noisey with the vibram sole?

    Not too bad heat wise. I've worn them in the early archery hunts and never had a complaint. The boot themselves are pretty quiet but overall they make some noise because the Vibrams are super hard rubber, so lots of crunching, etc.i usually just slip on some Converse slip on's if possible for the last stretch of the hunt as they are super quiet. I'd still take them over a soft rubber though because those wear out WAY too fast.

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    Thanks guys, for keeping the world safe one Internet post at a time. Sorry for having doubted you at any point. Next time I will blindly follow what you have to say, since not a single one of you has been able to show me where it actually says "no trail cameras". I can definitely say this tops the books as one of the most ridiculous things I've dealt with. Like I said, I'll do MY OWN research and call the AHJ, if they say it's not allowed, there won't be a single cam hung by me. Thanks again guys, keep on Internet policing on.

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    Leave no trace. Means pack it in pack it out. Call fs office and they will tell the same. These areas are supposed to be where those who are able and want to work hard can go and enjoy gods creation without seeing junk people strapped to a tree. Seems like common sense to me but I guess entitle your self and do what you want.

    Come on now, no need to call me entitled. If you actually knew me you'd know how silly that notion is. Like I said, no intention to just go "do what I want". I'll do my research and if it's wrong, I'll gladly leave them at home and still hike back into the wilderness with a smile on my face to hunt.

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    I think game cams are illegal in FS or BLM wilderness by this definition I think they mean handheld cameras. CFR-2011- title 36 section 261. Motorized equipment means any ma- chine activated by a nonliving power source except small battery-powered handcarried devices such as flashlights, shavers, Geiger counters, and cameras.

    I would argue that it is a "small battery-powered hand carried device..." Either way, I'll call the authority having jurisdiction and if they say no go then I'll gladly pass.

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    Just got done preaching about the Razor HD spotting scope, so I'll chime in here too haha. I have the Razor HD 10x42's, and would take them over all over glass. I have personally dealt with their VIP warranty, and can say it is no Bs. My wife dropped her binos just before a hunt. I called Vortex in man sobs and they turned the glass around in 6 days for us! I bought them because they make amazing glass, but they won over a lifetime customer with amazing customer service.

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    I have the 20-60x and LOVE it. I carry 10x Razor HD's as well so I like to have as much reach as possible with the spotting scope when I switch from my binos. If you want to look through the spotting scope in an outdoor scenario let me know. We could probably meet up somewhere. As for Viper vs Razor HD, they are honestly both great glass. Both give crystal clarity, but Razors have slightly better clarity out on the edges. Worth the extra money IMO, but if you went with the Vipers you'd be very happy.

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    dang, I was planning to go hang a couple trail cams here soon up in 22N. Was this back in the Mazatzal Wilderness? I plan to backpack in there for my October hunt.

    oh no the cwt police are gonna school you on wilderness areas and trail cams now. ;)

    Oh you got that right, if you don't know the rules in wilderness areas don't go in them. No cameras allowed. GPS coordinates of any cams in wilderness will be sent to fs and they will be confiscated.

    That's what I've been told anyway by the wilderness police

     

     

    I do know the rules of the Wilderness areas pretty well, as I have been hiking them for years. I always understood it as it was ok provided no limbs were cut and you didn't screw it into the tree. Basically, no damaging the tree in any way. I just tried researching it for a bit as well and all I could find is internet police saying it isn't permitted. I'll have to make a call somewhere I guess, and ask them to tell me where I can find the answer.

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