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Recent content by Ripper

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    Concealed Carry

    Well said. I think this aspect gets overlooked by a lot of people. Anti-gunners like to spout the misconception that CC'ers are always looking to be a hero in a self-defense shooting. I can't speak for everyone, but for me at least the prospect is pretty scary and I hope it never happens...
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    What song is stuck in your head while hunting?

    Black Water - The Doobie Brothers
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    Must have crossbow features vs fluff

    @frankp, Totally agree about Wicked Ridge. I decided to buy a xbow, but wasn't ready to drop 1k+ quite yet. But I wanted something of decent quality. So my research led me to the Invader. ~500 on sale from Borkholder. I spent some of the money I saved on Tenpoint Centerpunch bolts and...
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    Bow show off thread

    On the left: Mathews V3X 33 65 lbs, 29 in draw Trophy Ridge Fix 3 pin (I'll probably replace it soon) QAD HDX Beereal grip CBE Torx Micro 10/8 stabs On the right: Mathews V3X 29 65 lbs, 29 in draw Spot Hogg Hogg-It 3 pin Trophy Ridge Kill Shot Beereal grip CBE Torx Hunter 11/7.5 stabs...
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    Worst thing you’ve forgot to take into the field?

    I started doing that after this incident. I had assumed it would be uncomfortable to hike with the harness on, but it wasn't too bad.
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    Worst thing you’ve forgot to take into the field?

    Last year I was hunting out of a Muddy hang-on. First saturday in November I head out to the spot. Weather was good, wind was good, everything was golden. Then I get to the tree and realize I'd forgotten my safety harness. The worst part was that feeling, like "alright just this once... if...
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    Hey hey from VA

    What's up, guys! I'm a new saddle hunter from the mountains of SW Virginia. I look forward to learning a lot on this site as I dive head first into this whole thing.
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