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Recent content by ckprax

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    Best pack to also pack out meat?

    I use a Mystery Ranch Pop Up 38. Carries sticks and a platform easily, the lid holds my essentials and plenty of room in the pack for layers and whatever else you need for the day.
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    In his bedroom - UPDATE (help)

    If you are unsure about the hit, back out. With a dog coming, you don't want to walk all over the trail. Since you found the insert and broadhead I think you have two holes but the arrow is in him which could affect the blood trail but a dog doesn't need blood to track. Where do you think the...
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    NY Hunters - Public Comments on the New Proposed Regulations -Deadline August 8, 2021!!!

    Thanks, I sent a response and shared with my hunting club .
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    New Saddle Hunter in Southern NY

    Welcome from Westchester. My first season with a saddle as well. I'm planning to hunt several DEP properties in Putnam this fall.
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    Anybody else hunt these guys?

    I grew up rifle hunting blacktails in Mendocino County, A zone. I had the most success with spot and stalk, still hunting or one man drives. Never climbed a tree but sat in a lot of makeshift ground blinds. As you said most do not climb, I don't know anyone out west that uses a tree stand or...
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    What gear upgrade (if any) will put more deer in my freezer?

    After the basics are covered I would say that gear doesn't kill deer so you aren't going to get much help there. If you have the essentials I would look at upgrading clothing so you are more comfortable while out. That or upgrade your arrow system.
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    How important is a backpack?

    Depends on how much weight you are going to carry. If you want to pack meat than a frame pack is a good idea. Have a large platform and multiple sticks? I'd lean towards a frame pack. If you have a single stick with platform and will drag or drive your deer out of the woods than anything will...
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    Heavy arrow build help and tips

    I am not following why you will lose length if you remove the insert. What inserts are you running and how are then installed? I run RIP TKO 250's with ethics half outs, they add a 1/2" to the end of the shaft. I believe the outsert with sleeve adds more than 1/2" but I have not used them to...
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    Broadhead recommendations

    I shoot cutthroat broadheads. VPA has single bevels too now. I like that they are solid steel and sharpening is straight forward. Lots of good choices out now.
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    Best of the "entry level" sticks?

    If you want full length I think Hawks are hard to beat. I have xop sticks but have grown tired of the single steps. I have two sets of API Huntin' Sticks that I cut down that I like a lot for the price. I was also able to make a few one sticks with the leftover steps and my XOP standoffs. The...
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    How big can a platform be before its structurally unsafe without cable support?

    There is not a simple answer to your question. It depends on a number of factors; material, thickness, length, weight rating, etc. In theory you could build a very large platform without cable supports but it would be much thicker and heavier or incredibly expensive (exotic material). If this...
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    Pack Weight

    I have two packs to cover my saddle hunting needs. I bought a small sling pack to carry platform, ropes and a diy one stick for quick hunts and early season. I also have a pop-up 38 if I want/need to pack out a deer, carry extra clothes, multiple sticks, or don't know how far I will set up from...
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    Who is shooting at 250 spine arrow? Which one?

    Victory RIP TKO 250's. I really like them, low gpi but seem very durable. The low gpi means higher FOC with the same components and lower total weight to maintain a little more speed.
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    Mission and sticks in a Pop-up 28?

    I have the 38. I like the lid for some additional organization. There is no reason the misson and sticks can't go on the load shelf. The sticks may need to be horizontal to keep the standoffs out of the way. I carry my sticks on the outside and my predator goes in the front pouch. Frequently...
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    Let's talk EDC knives

    I would recommend a mini-griptillian, I carried one for years. When I thought I lost it I grabbed a North Fork to replace it, nice knife but I never loved it. I now carry a ZT0462 with the micarta handle. I got it on clearance for $150, hands down my favorite but it is heavy, not a great...
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