Andreww5001
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I am looking at starting to build a solid backcountry hunting equipment arsenal. I'm the kind of guy who values quality stuff and will budget it in so that nothing fails in crunch time. I have about $2k to spend on equipment this year in preparation of my next trip. So I'd like advice on what should be my main priority.
I am an avid deer hunter so I have pretty quality gear but obviously the differences in hunting styles call for different spec items. So I'll list out some things I think I need to upgrade from what I've studied and out to the side, in parentheses, I will list what I currently have that I could make work. Feel free to suggest brands, prices, or items I may have overlooked:
1. More powerful binos - looking at the Vortex Kaibabs HD 15x56 - $1,499 (10x42 Bushnell Legends Ultra HD)
2. Higher power scope with turret adjustability for longer ranges - looking at the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 FF - $1,299 - (Leupold VX-2 3x9)
3. Better pack - looking at the Mystery Ranch Metcalf Hunting Backpack - $529 - (Cabelas Instinct Fast Tracker 63L Backpack)
4. Rifle with longer range capabilities - Looking at the Browning Hell's Canyon X-bolt McMillian 300 WSM - $1,200 - (Ruger M77 Mark II 7mm Rem Mag)
Things I don't have that could potentially be needed: spotting scope, extreme cold weather gear, walking sticks.
Any input would be helpful. I'm very torn as to which of these would be more valueable during a backpack hunt but I'm leaning binos and backpack.
I am an avid deer hunter so I have pretty quality gear but obviously the differences in hunting styles call for different spec items. So I'll list out some things I think I need to upgrade from what I've studied and out to the side, in parentheses, I will list what I currently have that I could make work. Feel free to suggest brands, prices, or items I may have overlooked:
1. More powerful binos - looking at the Vortex Kaibabs HD 15x56 - $1,499 (10x42 Bushnell Legends Ultra HD)
2. Higher power scope with turret adjustability for longer ranges - looking at the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15x44 FF - $1,299 - (Leupold VX-2 3x9)
3. Better pack - looking at the Mystery Ranch Metcalf Hunting Backpack - $529 - (Cabelas Instinct Fast Tracker 63L Backpack)
4. Rifle with longer range capabilities - Looking at the Browning Hell's Canyon X-bolt McMillian 300 WSM - $1,200 - (Ruger M77 Mark II 7mm Rem Mag)
Things I don't have that could potentially be needed: spotting scope, extreme cold weather gear, walking sticks.
Any input would be helpful. I'm very torn as to which of these would be more valueable during a backpack hunt but I'm leaning binos and backpack.