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Post by BigBore44 on Nov 25, 2016 10:40:51 GMT -5
Darrell
What kind of chest rig are you using?
Looks like a nice setup...
Thanks
Ray
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Post by darrellh on Nov 25, 2016 11:09:14 GMT -5
Darrell, if you would, expound on you reason of the RMR. I know you experimented with most of the major brands of reflex sights and settled on the trijicon; why? Thanks Kim! There are several features of the Trijicon RMR that I really like. The first being that Freedom Arms makes a nice Trijicon mount for their guns. The mount makes for a nice, clean look that doesn't take away from the portability of the package. The RM06 version automatically adjusts the intensity of the red dot to match the current lighting. However it also allows you to manually adjust the dot as well. This is a nice feature, especially in low light hunting situations. For example, I once hunted hogs with our buddy Dur and the hogs came in right at dark. In auto mode, the red-dot was washing out the hog in low light. The ability to manually adjust the dot downward to an incredibly low setting enabled me to take a low-light shot on this SC boar with my FA 454 Casull:  I also like to reduce the intensity of the dot when shooting at targets, I feel like it makes for a more precise aiming point. I shot this 60 yard group off of the bench at a target with no aiming point with my 454 Casull and the 325 grain A-Frame.  I just held center of paper and fired. I feel like this kind of accuracy from a packable hunting revolver is more than acceptable. Again, I feel like I can get better pinpoint accuracy by manually reducing the dot intensity, but I normally leave the sight in "auto" mode while hunting so I don't have to remember to increase/decrease the dot intensity with changes in lighting throughout the hunt. Another reason for liking the RMR so much is that it requires no special tools to adjust. It has "click" adjustments that can be operated with a small screwdriver or coin. I normally use a dime to make my adjusments. Finally, my main requirement out of any optic is that it be able to take a pounding and stay put! Prior to my 2013 South Africa hunt, I pounded the RM06 on my 454 Casull literally thousands of times leading up to the hunt. When I got to South Africa, the sight was still dead on and I took a variety of game at various distances including this kudu at 126 yards.  Sorry for the "wordy" response, but hopefully this helps explain my thought process. I have several RMR's and I really like the sight alot! |
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Post by darrellh on Nov 25, 2016 11:23:19 GMT -5
Darrell What kind of chest rig are you using? Looks like a nice setup... Thanks Ray BigBore44 Ray, this is a slightly modified "Northwest Hunter Rig" from Barranti leather. It is a system that I have come up with that integrates the Barranti holster to the chest harness of the backpack. I can then quickly install a shoulder strap to the holster to use while I'm on stand. Let me take some more photos to help illustrate...stand by. |
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Post by potatojudge on Nov 25, 2016 13:19:29 GMT -5
Darrell, well put the utility of the RMR and auto vs manual adjustments. The auto setting errs on the side of too bright, which gives the dot a starburst effect and makes low-light shooting difficult. Before a hunt and as the lighting changes I recheck the dot to make sure it's what I want, always turning it down 2-3 settings. The factory mount is perfect and the gun handles just like it would with iron sights but with a huge advantage in low light hunting.
Also, nice shooting and nice animals!
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Post by KRal on Nov 25, 2016 13:41:23 GMT -5
Thanks for the great review of the RMR! Without a doubt, the best I've read. I'll have to start stashing back some folding money.
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Post by COR on Nov 25, 2016 13:57:26 GMT -5
Great job bud! Another brother doing it the hard way. Great shooting and an impressive trophy for most, but just "run of the mill" for Darrell "blind squirrel" Harper.
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Post by rWt on Nov 25, 2016 18:34:47 GMT -5
Darn fine Kudu!!
Looks like 60" and maybe more.
Thanks for the info!!
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Post by sheriff on Nov 25, 2016 19:17:20 GMT -5
That's a goodun. Congratulations!
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Post by darrellh on Nov 25, 2016 20:14:41 GMT -5
Darrell What kind of chest rig are you using? Looks like a nice setup... Thanks Ray BigBore44 Ray, Thanks for your interest in my holster rig! I do quite a bit of backpack hunting. Awhile back, I had the bright idea of attaching my holster to the shoulder straps of my backpack instead of trying to make a shoulder rig for a handgun work together with my backpack. I searched the web for options and discovered the quick-detach system by Op/Tech USA. The heart of the system is the quick disconnect connectors that stay permanently attached to the item you wish to carry, such as a camera, binoculars, or in my case...a holster. Here are the quick disconnect connectors attached to my holster:  I then attached some Op/Tech Backpack Connectors to my backpack:  Here is a photo of the holster attached to the pack:  Notice I added a third connecting point as well. This helps to keep the holster from bouncing while I'm climbing. Once I get to where I'm going, I can quickly and easily remove the holster from the pack and connect it to an Op/Tech Shoulder Strap:  This is how I wear the holster "on stand". Hopefully, this helps explain how the system works. My holster was made by Mike Barranti at Barranti Leather. Disclaimer: This system is of my own doing and is in no way affiliated with Mike "Doc" Barranti. In fact, Doc will now probably sue me for defamation of character since I have attached a synthetic product to one of his fine, hand-crafted leather holsters!  Thanks again for all of your positive comments guys, I really do appreciate them! Darrell H |
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Post by paulg on Nov 25, 2016 20:42:05 GMT -5
Now that is using your head for something other than a hat rack. Good idea and wouldn't put it past Mr. B to come up with a fine leather system so you can ditch the synthetic stuff.
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Post by BigBore44 on Nov 25, 2016 21:37:08 GMT -5
That's Good Stuff right there... Good thinking and came up with a very good useful device no doubt!!! I don't think Doc will sue you over it but, he many dis-own you... Heheheee   Thanks for the pics and info. Ray BigBore44 |
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Post by BigBore44 on Nov 25, 2016 21:49:29 GMT -5
Darrell
Great pics up above, and some Fine shootin! Nothing quite like huntin with the short gun! I love it. It's my favorite kind of huntin....
Thnx
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Post by contender on Nov 25, 2016 22:56:08 GMT -5
First,,, knowing the "area" you hunted,, I'll give you a hearty "CONGRATULATIONS!" A tough way to hunt,,,yet it can produce as you have proven. I too immediately noticed the Barranti holster,, and wondered about how you'd "modified" things. Thanks for the excellent picture portrayal of what you chose to do. It makes good sense if you are wearing a pack & the normal rig isn't compatible.
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Post by Snyd on Nov 26, 2016 13:51:22 GMT -5
Nice job! Boning, packing, etc. and doing it all solo just adds to the whole experience.
BTW.....
The harder you work the luckier you get!
I really like your backpack holster setup. You've got my wheels turning for next years sheep hunt.
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Post by jfs on Nov 26, 2016 14:45:56 GMT -5
another fine whitetail under your belt...don`t stop now..............
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