I appreciate synthetic but I much prefer walnut stocks.
This was made from a piece of wood left over from when my grandfather made his own stock. Being on a Fieldcraft, it’s still tolerable to carry in the mountains.
Swap the scope out. I spent a lot of range time and ammo chasing the cause of larger groups. It’s very insidious when the scope goes bad. Took the Leupold off and put on an old Burris and groups were instantly better. Leupold will replace the erector system in your scope.
I’m only kidding about any desire for a burn. I thought about it though after days of crawling over dead falls. It has become exponentially worse over the last two to three years. I really don’t know how I’d get an elk out now.
So no Lightweight mountain rifle? I liked the Alpine Mtn rifle, the stock fit was fantastic and weight tolerable. I would not be interested in 7.6lb rifle (before scope, sling, etc.) for backcountry mountain hunts. Is that what will be used on the show now?
Too bad the Alpine Mtn Rifle was discontinued. A very purpose driven rifle that will be difficult to truly replicate the functionality in regular rifle. A Kimber, Savage lightweight or Barrett Fieldcraft are about all that are really well suited to the steep mountains. Certainly for me anyway.
I've driven to CO once and flown quite a few times. I have the advantage of family to pick me up at the airport. Driving takes time, but is really a much better option if bringing meat home. It won't take that much longer and will likely be cheaper. Shipping meat and antlers is quite expensive...
Different, but I hunt white tails adjacent to the Manassas national battlefield. I've found pictures of soldiers standing along Bull Run within 50yds of where I have a tree stand. Kind of cool to think about while in the stand.
Randy,
Thank you, I enjoy your podcasts. Your success is a result of you producing a high quality product. It's nice to listen to a high level (or at least fun) dialogue on an interesting subject vice having the host simply quiz the guest. The way you engage your guests is more enjoyable to...