I am a 2nd focal plane guy… I don’t use my reticle for ranging and prefer to maintain a heavier reticle for closer range shots. (I am just getting started with 6.5 PRC too and running a 4-24x50 Trijicon)
Oh, I don’t cringe at the question, I cringe at the recurring mention of pull through carbide “sharpeners” that just peel steel from the edge of a blade. There is a big difference between peeling away steel and honing or stropping a blade. They are kinda like sharpening a pencil with a swing of...
As a knifemaker, I cringe every time I see one of these threads LOL
Seriously, the replacement blade rigs will serve you great if you are a hunter and don’t like sharpening. If you are a ”bushcrafter” then sharpening ought to be as basic a skill as fuzzsticks.
This is a good basic place to start...
If I had to pick ONE it would be based on ammo availability/choices so .308 gets the vote for me... but 95% of the time you will find me carrying an ultralight 6.5 Grendel rig... more than adequate for whitetails and ridiculously handy.
For future reference, you may wanna try one of these where powered equipment can't go... the only limit to length is the size rope you use with it.... easy to pull 100' of rope at a time. Best thing since sliced bread!
https://www.maasdam.com/rope-pullers.html
Did I mention binos? I should have said, pick the best you think you can afford, then save another few hundred bucks and then get the pair a step up :cool:
1) Do not skimp on optics! Get the best binos you can possibly afford.
2) Do not buy boots locally. No one in ATL carries boots suitable for mountain hunting. Kennetrek, Crispi, Meindl, etc. Break them in (25+ miles) before leaving.
3) Do not skimp on training. 1st three months train normally...