Saturday, October 5, 2013

Sitka Gear Fanatic Jacket, Optifade Forest, X-Large


Fantastic Jacket
This (along with Fanatic bibs) were my first Sitka products and I could not be happier. This jacket kept me comfortable in my treestand for the several days despite a stiff wind and cold temperatures. I especially like the muff pocket so I can keep my hands warm without needing to wear bulky gloves. The diagonal zipper takes some getting used to. The pockets are well thought out and provide quick access to everything I need.

I am 5'11" and 180 lbs and a large fit well.

As a disclaimer, I am affiliated with Gore for product testing of Gore-tex products for the purpose of product review and recommendation. I do receive items from Gore for these purposes.
Top gear
This jacket is fantastic... Truly engineered... Not just thrown together... Worth very penny they charge... Will never go back to cabelas gear again
Fantastic!
I just returned from four days of hunting in a tree stand in 20 degree morning temps with 10-15 mph winds and I could not have been happier to have had the Fanatic Jacket on me!!! Aside from keeping you plenty warm this has to be the most comfortable no bulk jacket. It has plenty of pockets for your grunt tube, range finder, camera and/or any other accessories you choose to take with you into the field. You will be very impressed with Sitka's ingenuity of the side zipper design which allows for the kangaroo pouch that comes in very handy for keeping your hands warm if your like me and refuse to use gloves while archery hunting. Honestly, this is the absolute most comfortable jacket I have ever worn and it no doubt allowed me to stay out hunting longer. If you need more insulation than the 133g/m2 Primaloft Sport insulation combine this jacket with the Kelvin jacket and you will be suited for a severe deep freeze! Also, noise is not a problem with the Fanatic jacket as it has a lightly...
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Irish Setter Men's SnowShield WP 1600 Gram 12" Big Game Boot


The problem for buyers
The size of the Table"Sizing info"(Amazon.com) does not match for Irish Setter:
Amazon.com---10US-10 5/8"(27 cm),
Irish Setter---10US-11"(28 cm)
Too bad.The problem to Amazon.com
warm
They are the best boots I have bought the stiching does not come apart on them. They are light weight and comfortable

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Sports man Supply GSM Wireless Scouting Camera,USM652, Camouflage


Great Camera - Just bought 3 more
We use this camera for surveillance of our business locations in case of theft or vandalism. It takes an AT&T wireless prepaid card @$20/month for our cameras.

This camera is a little workhorse. It saves a high resolution picture to the flash drive but sends text picture or email picture (a smaller sized)to up to 4 different text and/or email accounts. This can be sized up by using one of many available free email forwarders. The IR is great at night and the color images in the day do well.

A set of batteries usually last us 3-4 weeks sending approx 50-60 images per day.

The only thing knocking this down from 5 stars is that the user interface is not as easy to understand as it could be. Once you get the hang of it, it is fine but there is a bit of a learning curve.

Although there is a setting to allow for it to only take pictures starting at a given time and ending at a given time it would be nice to be able to customize this to the...
QUALITY OF PICTURE
THE QUALITY IS POOR WHEN SENDING THROU MSSG, UT I THINK I NEED TO JUST CHANGE THE SETTING. ITS A GOOD CAMERA AND WOULD RECOMEND IT TO A FRIEND.
Vary good camera
Night time pics are great I have full service with att and it takes 2 mins to get pic no matter what would buy again
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Summit 14-Pound Specialist SD Climbing Tree Stand (Realtree AP)


Light weight but noisy.
This stand is much lighter than my Viper. It's a very comfortable stand for bow hunting however it is very noisy. The round tubes are hollow and they ring if clanked together. I don't understand how Summit can call this "dead metal" technology quiet when it's louder than the original Summit Viper.

May try to spray foam inside the tubes to cut down on the noise.
lightest available!
I bought this for my boyfriend for Christmas. We have several tree stands (ladder and climbing) and in my opinion Summit makes some of the best. This was the lightest one available at the time. He is 6'3" and 195lbs and it fits; however he says it is a bit harder to climb with than regular climbing stand. He loves it!

Update: After getting the hang of it...he says not that bad to climb with, the weight is awesome and its his favorite!!!
Well made, LIGHTWEIGHT
Pros:

Awesome construction
Very lightweight
Simple Instructions
Def Sound Deadening

Cons
Backpack 'feature' can be improved. I am 5'10" and the teeth from the stand still catch on my trousers/calves
Backpack straps can be foam padded for added comfort
Not really a con, but lost the leg relief pouch on the first day I was out. Make sure you guys stitch it on the leg relief strap before you leave!
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Safariland 6360 Level 3 Retention ALS Duty Holster, Mid-Ride, Black, STX, Left Hand, Glock 34, 35 with M3


Great
Great holster from a good company. Safariland makes the best duty holsters and they are extremely durable. it also holds the weapon (Glock 35 w/tac light) very securely with no movement or rattling.
Perfect!
Arrived with no problems on time and in perfect shape.

Not only does this holster fit the Glock 35 it also will adapt to fit my Glock 22 and 23 with the TRL1s. If you are looking for a good affordable duty holster this would be it.

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SigTac Mini Red Dot Sight


Bought in a local shop
And guys I paid $99 in a local shop. They installed it for me for free. This is a great bright scope suitable to sit on top of a shotgun (can handle recoil). Please be careful when you are buying it. Internet price seems to be ridiculously high for this item,
I liked this sight so much, I bought a second one!
PROS:
1) Lightweight and compact enough for handguns (4.5 oz. and 2.5" long).
2) Comes with killflash ARD (anti-reflective device) honeycomb filter!
3) Very accurate
4) Reasonably priced
5) Good dot size (4 MOA) and brightness (11 settings)
6) Good light transmission thanks to a fully coated lens
7) Waterproof

CONS:
1) Sight requires a hex wrench to install or remove (no QD mount)
2) Power/brightness knob can be a little bit stiff to turn for some people

I've owned six different brands of red dot sights, and after my Aimpoint, this Sig Sauer is my favorite, for a lot less money. It's lightweight and compact enough for .22 target handguns and accurate enough for rifles or pistols.

Eleven brightness settings handle any light condition (I use setting 2 for indoors). The dot size (4 MOA) is great for either pistols or handguns. Very accurate: with my 10/22 rifle, my groups could be covered with a dime at 25...
great product
bought the sig red dot over the eotech because of the price and it's also smaller. it doesn't take up as much room on the top of my M&P15 as an eotech would. the only problem i had was that i had to order a riser to get it up so i could see through it. other than that it's a great product. faster target acquisition that regular sights. i've had it for several months and used it while clearing buildings at night and have had no problems.
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Irish Setter Men's Soft Paw Oxford Casual Shoe,Brown,8.5 EE US


Smooth dog walk
Irish Setters are very intelligent and beautiful dogs, their walk is so smooth that they can walk over dry autum leaves without any noice. Now, when I wear my Irish Setter shoes, my walk is like the Irish Setter's walk...smooth and the feeling of not wearing any shoes. They are light weight and the leather is soft; it is like wearing just socks.
Fantastic Shoe
This is a great office shoe for those who bike to work.

When it comes it's a different color than in the picture. It looks better after a little mink oil.
nice shoes
I really like the styling and quality of these shoes. They seem to run a bit large in both length and volume. If they had fit my foot better I would definitely not have sent them back.
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Steiner 8x30 Military/Marine Binocular


Built like a tank but....optics poor.
I bought theses binoculars as work equipment. Their construction is tough as nails but they suffer greatly from internal reflections. Not recomended for low light or night use! (no 30mm objective will perform well in dim light) Best description would be STEINER LITE. Not up to the standards of the rest of the Steiner line.
Extremely rugged and an overall good value...
This binocular is seems extremely well constructed and rugged. The image quality is good (though not great). The sport focus system does not really work from 20 yards out (as advertised). It's fairly sharp from 70 yards or so out, but I've found I have to re-focus for the 20-70 yard range. The focus mechanism is fairly stiff, so it does stay put once focused. Despite the minor shortcomings, this binocular was exactly what I was looking for - lightweight, rugged, decent image, reasonable price.
Shop the rest, buy the best, Steiner can't be beat.
I spent weeks looking for the best set of binoculars for hunting and work. I have found that some have a better warranty such as Nikon but, I could not pass on the Steiners. I have used Steiners at work for years and they hold up well to abuse and will probably last a life time if handled under normal conditions. I hunt year round and love the fact once the eye pieces are set I don't have to change them. I can see from 20 feet to infinity without adjustment.
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Bog Gear Shooting and Photography Camo Tall Tripod


Bog Gear tripods are excellent
I am an avid hunter. My ability to be successful at this endeavor has recently been diminished due to symptoms of Parkinson's disease. I recently purchased a Bog Gear Tactical Shooting Tripod on the advice of an expert hunter, so that I could have a reasonable opportunity to fill my Utah premium limited entry elk permit. While practicing shooting with my Ruger .300 Win Mag, it became apparent that I wouldn't be able to hold steady enough for shots much beyond 100 yards, the like of which is extremely rare in hunting trophy class elk. With my Bog Gear tripod, I was able to put a perfect heart/lung shot on a monster 6X6 elk, which was laser ranged at 337 yards. The elk went down with one shot like a ton of bricks, and quite likely never heard the shot that got him. Without my Bog Gear tripod, that shot may well have been impossible for me. This product is not only very well designed, made, and easy to use, it is also more durable than just about any shooting pod I've ever seen. I...
Not as good as the red legged devil
I bought a red legged devil a year ago and found that I had to share it with my wife. We liked it so much that we where argueing over who would get to use it on any given hunting trip. We both killed deer with it that we wouldn't have been able to get without it. So this year I decided to buy her a camo version. Unfortunately I found this one to be different and I don't believe as good. It is heavier, it's legs are not as easy to adjust, and the feet loosen up and rattle as you walk. I wouldn't spend the extra money to get a camo model. I think the original is the better one.
Bog Gear Shooting Camo Tall Tripod
I have been using a Bog Gear BOG-POD Tripod Shooting and Photography Stick for several years to hunt in North America and Africa. I decided to purchase another and also decided to upgrade to the Bog Gear Shooting and Photography Camo Tall Tripod. There were two surprises when I received and unpacked the new tripod. The first was that the Shooting Tripod is significantly heavier than the Shooting Stick. Specs say a pound more. Doesn't sound like much, but this is 40% more than the the Shooting Stick that weighs in at 2.5 pounds; and this adds up when humping after game. The second thing I noticed was a significant mechanical sounding rattle, which is not a good thing when stalking skittish Eastern Cape antelope. It took a few seconds to zero in on the sound - it was the rubber feet on the tripod. They screw out to protect surfaces from...
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Crimson Trace Laserguard for Kahr Cw9, Cw40, P9, P40, Pm9, Pm40, Tp9, Tp40


Excellent Laser-- Indispensable for your Compact Carry Kahr. Updated!
Although I doubt and pray my carry 9mm would ever see the light of day in a real-life situation, I want to do everything I can to make sure I have an edge if I needed to use it. I clean it, I practice, I load good ammo into it, I don't leave home without it. This Crimson Trace product is really a great addition, and helps me feel comfortable that I can put a shot on target quickly, from my weak hand, from an undesirable angle, or any other less than optimal shooting scenario that bad luck and chaos probably would throw my way. If it's a straight strong side shot? You can draw, acquire, and fire in about a second. Nice.

The laser feels well made, is accurate out of the box, a cinch to install, and looks like it belongs on the gun (I have a PM9). I purchased a couple of holsters from Kahr (both Mitch Rosens which I highly recommend) to accommodate the laser and I'm in business. Can't say enough good things about the Crimson Trace. Hard to go wrong.

One...
Great productfor the Kahr CM9.
I got this item on time with Amazon Prime 2-day shipping. It came in the standard CTC box with all of the required installation items. Installation took about three minutes and then another two minutes to sight the laser in at 25'. It came pre-sighted pretty well, about 5" to the right and 2" low. I've read/heard reviews that said this model was designed for the PM9 and fits loosely on the CM9, but this was not the case with my CM9. It fits perfectly and holds the sighting well. I would definitely recommend this item to anyone looking for a laser sight for the Kahr CM9.
PM9 Should Ship from Kahr With CT you need this!!!!
Yes its that good dont hesitate, my girl bolted it on her PM9 in less than 2 minutes, its fully adjustable but ours was spot on target at 50m right out of the box do yourself a favor and order a crossbreed mini tuck holster which accomodates the PM9 w this CTG installed.
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Humminbird AS GRP Precision GPS Receiver,


Works with 998C SI unit
I purchased this to replace the original antenna that came with my 998C SI unit. The antenna stopped working after two years.

This new antenna required a software update on the 998C, but worked fine afterwards. It's installed on my boat and is now working fine.

The system acquires a 3D Fix quality signal within seconds of powering up. It accurately shows my position on the map.

I'd recommend this product for others to purchase.


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Irish Setter Women's LadyHawk WP 1000 Gram 15" Big Game Boot,9 M US


absolutley love them.
The boots fit perfect. They are very comfortable. very good quality. Absolutely love them. I would definitely recommend them to others.
fantastic boots
These boots fit perfectly and are extremely good quality, would recommend them to anyone looking for superior quality hunting boots
Lady hawk boots
Very comfortable boots that keep my feet warm. Able to walk long distances without discomfort. Very satisfied with this product.
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Friday, October 4, 2013

FIELD LOGIC GLENDEL FULL RUT 3 D W/ VITAL INSERTS


Bowhunter target
My husband loves this. It is very sturdy and he uses it alot to get ready for the season. Satisfied.


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Cantilever Quick-Release Ring Mount for 30mm Tube (2-Inch Offset | Absolute Co-Witness) ADR Mount


As stated
On time, solid, great Mount for my Vortex 2x10 on my 300 Blackout. This mount is great. and I have two
Pretty good...
Purchased this for a Vortex optic. The mount seems pretty good, but not really as solid as I was expecting. Truthfully, their optics are fantastic, but this fell short. The entire ring does not contact the scope (gap at bottom). The cantilever system seems pretty good and both levers lock, but tolerances seem loose. The claw section is spring-loaded, but springs are cheap...like something from a ballpoint pen. Machining is very good, but should be excellent for price. Altogether, the LaRue mount, not offered on here, is superior for about $20 more. We'll see how well it holds a zero.
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This mount is made by ADM "American Defense Manufacturing"
Bobro
ADM
LaRue, Not in any order, are for the money top of the line,the way the LaRue mounts on your rail will leave traces of it being there after you cycle it on and off a few times,thats what quick release is for.
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Geissele Super Dynamic Trigger Enhanced Version AR-15, LR-308 Small Pin .154" Matte - GEIS-SD-E


Perfect trigger
Replaced the sloppy trigger that came from the factory in my SIG 716, the SD-E is extremely crisp and has a nice light even pull. Fairly expensive trigger but well worth it.
Probably about as good as an AR trigger gets
It is exactly what it is advertised to be. Installation took about five minutes with my four year old daughter helping out. It really is that easy, and since she insisted on helping I had her tap the trigger an hammer pins home while I lined everything up.

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