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Pre-season Boot Break-in and Everything Else You Ever Might Want to Know About Boots!

Pre-season Boot Break-in and Everything Else You Ever Might Want to Know About Boots!

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The question becomes: how far do you want to go, and do you want your boots to be the reason you got there or the piece of gear that held you back?

The Gear of SIG's Hunter Games - Part 1

The Gear of SIG’s Hunter Games – Part 1

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In Part one of the Gear of SIG’s Hunter Games, we will only cover the SIG branded gear provided to each competitor.

Frontier Gear of Alaska Pack Review

Frontier Gear of Alaska Pack Review

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If you’ve got a trip of a lifetime planned, are considering trying your hand at mountain hunting for the first time, or just in the market for an expedition-type pack the go check out Barney’s for some outstanding hunting packs.

Review: Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 Riflescope

Review: Leupold VX-3HD 3.5-10X40 Riflescope

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The new Leupold VX-3HD riflescope is, according to the author, the best VX-3 scope made to date, offering better resolution, clarity, and contrast in a light, rugged and affordable package.

Stone Glacier Grumman Down Review

Stone Glacier Grumman Down Review

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The author watching a ten year old Dall sheep before season opens, utilizing the lightweight warmth of the Grumman Down Jacket. Mountain hunting isn’t for everyone. I’ve found the pendulum of morale and adventure are far more prone to swinging in great degrees with a pack on your back many miles from home. Being invested [...]

Review: Burris Thermal Imagers

Review: Burris Thermal Imagers

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Burris has brought 3 different thermal imaging products to the market and considering the price point and what you get, they’ve got a winner.

Versatility Defined, the NIGHTFORCE NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1

Versatility Defined, the NIGHTFORCE NX8 2.5-20x50mm F1

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The NX8 2.5-20x performed exceptionally well on all fronts, and I look forward to seeing the action in Africa behind the crosshairs of one.

Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD  Binocular

Leupold BX-5 Santiam HD Binocular

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Leupold & Stevens—long famous for their rock-solid riflescopes—have stepped up their game of late, and their BX-5HD binocular offers an incredible value.

Field Tests: Sitka’s Stratus Jackets

Field Tests: Sitka’s Stratus Jackets

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Last fall, Sitka Gear released a new hunting jacket, the Stratus, in two versions: one in Blaze Orange, the other in Sitka’s Optifade Elevated II camouflage pattern. I have been on some chilly hunts with first-rate results!

See in the Dark: Hunt Like a Ninja and Shoot Like a Sniper

See in the Dark: Hunt Like a Ninja and Shoot Like a Sniper

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No matter what kind of hunting you do, working more effectively in low light can make your hunt better. The more light you use, the more you need. Know the law, some game regulations prohibit night shooting, but you can still get more hunting day by working in reduced light. Optimizing your biology and selecting appropriate technology can make every hunt better.