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11-11-2007 | 09:52 AM

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RE: Outfitting a rifle and yourself for a western (WY) hunt?

So on the topic of optics (probably best for the Optics forum), that is something I really want to sort out. Should I be carrying binocs AND range finder AND spotting scope in addition to the scope on the rifle? These are the current POS, freebies that I have (Meade 10x25):

Those binocs will work in timberat short range in the middle of the daybut for glassing at extreme distances they are of no use. Look at Cabelas Euro binoculars ..I use them(7x42) as well as Leica Trinovids (8x42). When I purchased them new there was very little difference in price. Nowadays Leica Ultravids are 1400+ and the CAbelas binos are 700-800. Try www.cameralandny.com and ask for Doug..they have all the Major brands and occasionally he has show samples and such which can save you a lot of money. If your going with a Buddy and hunting together then you can share a spotter . Rangefinder look at a Leica CRF. It is a little more spendy then the rest but it works extremely well. As far as shooting sticks..like someone else has mentioned use your pack shooting from the prone position. Much more steady then sticks and you'll be a low silhouette to the animals. Branches and stumps work as well if they are available.

I carry a day pack. Knife, sharping stone, water, lunch, extra bullets, space blanket, matches, a length of cord or rope, someplastic gloves to wear during gutting,Room to put my jacket and gloves in as the day warms up. I do like and use the Binocular harnesses vs just hanging around my neck.

Very good advice from Painted Horse

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