7 Guns and Hunting Items I Regret Buying

[@-G-Mac-]

I would love to see your 7 favorite pieces of hunting equipment (knife, flashlight, first aid kit, boots, etc.) and why you like them so much.

[@beautanner8409]

I love this channel so much - it has saved me so much money. I appreciate the fact that while Jim appears to be quite successful, his feet are firmly on the ground, adamantly stating things like "You don't have to spend $250 on pants"... which runs counter to a lot of the messaging out there.

[@backfire]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind comment.

[@Laughinghawg]

@@backfire In terms of ear pro, have you tried Tetra? If so, your thoughts?

[@Bdalb5]

Spot on with the Camo. Heck I’ll even say this as a majority bow hunter: this September I elk hunted in AZ right during the rut and had several close calls. One day I got right in them and had several cows and small bulls right around me. I was wearing some tan hiking pants I got from Costco, a gray polyester shirt I got from Old Navy, a Mossy Oak hat, and a Tenzing Camo day pack I bought at Costco. I realized that as long as I stayed downwind and in the shadows, the elk would still get well within shooting range if they were at ease. So much of the hunting clothing industry is extremely overrated. I’d splurge on nicer clothes for like an expedition backcountry hunt or an Alaska hunt but otherwise you don’t need to drop much on clothing at all. Just make sure it’s comfortable.

[@DUKEisALIVE]

Yeah most of the Camo is just made for human eye marketing. Granted there are some species that you need good camo for like waterfowl and crows. Most ungulates dont care what camo you are wearing as long as they can't smell you or see you moving.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

How Ironic

[@thegamingfish547]

@@DUKEisALIVE only thing around here extreme camo is essential for is Turkey. Turkey are insane with spotting hunters

[@jcarry5214]

Well put. The high quality of some of the clothing that happens to be camo is alluring, but they either see you or they don't. I lived with horses for a long time (similar vision and senses) and I've been hunting elk for two years now. It's much more about acting like you live there too. The only camo that I believe works at any distance is large-pattern stuff that actually grabs your outline and pulls it into light and dark in the background, breaking up your shape. If you're in lush green thicket with shots ten and under it might be a different story, but even in the east where I learned to hunt not a lot of folks can use that effectively. Again I think it's either pure stillness using broken cover or it's moving through the habitat like you own it: not tromping, not sneaking. I've scared the literal poop out of my own horses by accidentally mimicking their movements and walking up to them in clear line of sight. If you don't give them a reason to care you stay invisible to their brain whether they can see you or not. I've done much the same a couple times with cow elk and mule deer. I'm sure bulls are tougher because they simply care more, but seeing other hunters in the environment during bow season I'm confident that camo has nothing to do with anything except a hunter's confidence. If they see you they see you, just like if they smell you they smell you. I don't have a lot of experience so I'm open to coaching but that's what i've seen so far. I shot a huge buck wearing black and orange in a snowy forest last weekend. He saw me at 45 yards. He just didn't care.

[@jsol4477]

When I hunted in the 70’s and 80’s we wore what the color of the terrain was and packed a weather proof jacked usually black. But like everything else now, it is all about marketing for sales. If you want to hide your scent put your clothes outside with some dust or tree branches and once your are stalking step in some of your preys poop.

[@4mrholsterco981]

Get the Walmart brand “ozark trail” version of a jet boil. Always works, doesn’t use a lot of fuel.

[@JustaPerson01234]

I wasn't looking to this video for this, but I ordered a Garmin Xero and was sent a Lab Radar. Didn't even open the lab radar box and shipped it back. Thanks for the reassurance, not that I needed it, the Garmin is fantastic.

[@joecitizen6046]

Great Video and very informative. As far as clothing for hunting, I used to wear my leftover camo from the military. Once I outgrew them, it was just jeans and flannel shirts. I layered with t-shirt, flannel shirt, and some form of field jacket. The product that I was willing to spend good money on was my foot wear. Good socks and boots are the most important product for me. Herman Survivor boots were my favorite. Gun that I regret buying...I love Henry lever action rifles. They are smooth, accurate, and reliable. I bought a Henry single shot in 357 Magnum for short range hunting on our property. That was the biggest disappointment in a firearm I have ever experienced. The trigger pull was in the 9.5 pound range. I took it to a gunsmith and the best he could get it down to was about six and a half pounds and it cost me about $75.00. I sold that one pretty quick. By the time I got the base, rings, and scope, I was into this rifle about $700+. It was a big disappointment. I did end up buying the Henry lever in 357 with the new sideload gate. Loving that one!!

[@TerryGilsenan]

Nothing comes close to Decibullz Custom molders Percussive Filters. They are easy to mold, fit perfectly, and they work, they just work. No batteries so they have none of the drawbacks of electronic devices. They don't block natural hearing, just the percussion. Conversations are easy and normal. I find that I feel the recoil and don't hear the retort. I have two sets now. One in my range bag, and the other in the case with my .300 Win Mag. I am not affiliated with them, but I cannot praise them enough. I spent a bunch of money of other stuff that never seemed to be quite right.

[@JEJAK5396]

Military Surplus is where it’s at if you need camo, and if pattern and color aren’t important to you, a lot of Military Surplus gear is still good to go, base layers, mid-layers, beanies, gloves, mittens, soft and hard shells, boots, sleeping bags, canteens and canteen cups, and more.

[@jake9705]

The worst gun-related purchase I made was a pair of those bright orange, single piece, around-the-back-of-the-head ear protectors you always see Hickok45 wearing. Saw him wearing it and wanted a pair of my own. Turns out those things are garbage as they lay on your neck and act like a antenna, picking up every vibration and turn of your head, then broadcasting those movements as sound into your eardrums. Very, very frustrating. Second worst purchase: CMMG .22LR conversion kit for AR15. Lasted about 300 rounds of Remington Thunderbolt then the firing pin snapped in half. $200 down the drain 😡😡😡

[@imperfectlump6070]

Can you fix it? I had a cheap pistol break it's firing pin and I made a new one myself.

[@rustytaylor7708]

Do you give up on everything that breaks? Minor repair fix it or contact manufacturer.

[@jake9705]

@@rustytaylor7708 -- Minor repair 😂 Yes, I'll just get my tiny hammer and anvil and bang out a new, 1/16" diameter stainless steel firing pin. Should fix things right up! And CMMG did not honor their warranty 😑

[@rustytaylor7708]

@@jake9705 my bad I assumed you could get the part from manufacturer or somewhere like Brownells and replace it. Some people with a little skill can do minor repairs. Others couldn't pour piss out of a boot with the directions on the heal.

[@terrylandis6831]

Amen to the Mossburg Patriot!! I bought a 30-06 and had the same results. Thanks to you, I bought a Bergara. In 300 Win Mag no less. Thank you for that. What an awesome rifle!!!! Sometimes you get what you pay for and I went cheap with the Patriot.

[@waynemensen4252]

Should have gotten a 7mm rem mag. 😉

[@wedge308]

I have owned a few of these and fixed even more. The issue is going to be one or both of these things. The front action screw is too long and mashed the barrel threads before reaching proper tourque. Easy fix, file down the front screw. To confirm this is your issue, simply remove screw and shine a light down the hole. If the threads are mashed, screw is too long. Other issue applying too much tourqe to the rear action screw. 25"lbs is the max, usally 23"lbs seem to be the sweet spot. The mag well cracks which is also the rifles bedding block. Mossberg usally send one to you for free and often the come with an extra mag.

[@vincegordon6830]

Great video Jim! Always enjoy your perspective. I agree with your motto - Buy once, Cry once-. It is easy to get caught up in the consumer cycle and thus it pays to really ask yourself, do I NEED this or do I WANT this.

[@gregbutterfield3739]

For "cheap" rifles, I find the Ruger American to be an amazing one. Maybe we are just lucky, but me and my brother in law both have one and they both shoot great, very accurate, handy rifles.

[@Csmith746]

I have 2000 dollar rifles and 1000 dollar scopes. But my most accurate rifle so far is a ruger American 270 with an 80 dollar konus pro 3x9. Lol

[@barneygo2010]

Thanks for the honesty and straightforward approach!

[@davidransom4476]

I still use the old skool 3M ear plugs, the yellow foam ones that you roll thin and insert in your ear. Got some key chain pill containers off Amazon that two of them fit in.

[@danielmaine45]

Spot on about the jet boil....with a lightweight backpacking stove you can boil water and cook other types of food.

[@jsol4477]

I really like the Axil GS Extreme 2.0, once you get the buds fitting down they work very well especially in open fields or outdoor ranges. For indoor ranges I use Howard Impact Pro,bulky but it really lowers the shot noise and being electronic you can still hear every body.

[@J.Young808]

I’ve had trouble fitting the Axil’s in my ear. Indoors I have to double up my ear pro. I use silicone industrial style with my Walkers indoors because of the sound bounce.

[@bluewave18ft]

@@J.Young808 Axils would fit me either and the Isos he mentioned are absolute crap

[@jtotheshua885]

Are the axils Bluetooth?

[@ryanhigdon2343]

Mine is buying a custom C&H precision rifle. It shoots great but not any better than my factory Bergara’s. One was $5000 and the other were about $1100.

[@johnnyrc9304]

Good info about the LabRadar, I found that shocking. Will stick with my simple Chrono with the bluetooth to my phone. Latest thing I regret- Magpul Bipod. NOT stable, way too much flex, and you can't "Load" it like more sturdy bipods for accurate shooting. I sold mine and bought an Atlas. Before that, I regretted buying a Bergara Premier rifle, it did not hand load reliably. I ended up selling that and getting a Fierce, reloading issues disappeared.

[@backfire]

Thank you for this comment. I was planning to buy one this week.

[@danielcurtis1434]

I’ve never had any issues with the jet boil. I was using a Napatha stove while my mom had a jet boil. By the end of the backpacking trip I wasn’t using my stove because it only took 40 seconds to boil my water with hers!!! The speed of the heating still is quite efficient. So I think it’s a good product. Not best for all applications. However for 1-3 people it’s perfect!!!

[@DSMattitude]

I was torn between the magneto speed v3 and the lab radar. I got the magneto speed and instsntly regretted not buying the lab radar instead... until my friend bought a lab radar. Now we both love my Magnetoapeed.

[@canadapreston5452]

Regret selling might also be fun. My regret buying was a Mini 14 prior to the barrel changes. Beautiful gun, reliable and shot terrible for accuracy. Also the cases exited about 1000 FPS.

[@keatonjorgensen8793]

I've had multiple mini 14s new ones and older ones none of them have been reliable or worth the price.

[@nopenope134]

about the cheap rifles, it's always an option to buy a $600-800 rifle used for $300 at a pawn shop, like I did! Very happy with my Savage model 11.

[@crockbrown5316]

Could be, but at the same time gotta be more suspect of used. I love fixing up cheap guns from the receiver up, and have found some amazing deals, but sometimes the barrels rifleing is shot, scope mount screw holes are stripped, ejection issues, etc

[@007josiah]

Where do you people find cheap guns at pawn shops? My pawn shops are crooks trying to rob us of every dime we have. My only solace is knowing there is a special place in hell for such evil men

[@BigT27295]

@@007josiah Lol , hell yea brother.

[@crockbrown5316]

@@007josiah not as much pawn shops, but local gun stores typically have decent prices, like sub $300 on used firearms. Typically see a little over half retail for used in sub-decent condition, oh yea, and I’m in NY. Lol

[@nopenope134]

@@007josiah I noticed a gun that looked unfired to me, and was about $300. I knew the gun with a scope easily sold for twice that. Just luck I guess? I find some gems at auctions on proxibid sometimes.

[@funkla65]

Yeah, the reviews on the ISOTunes Caliber have been kinda mixed. If you liked the Axil GS, maybe ISOTunes would let you swap the Calibers for their Advance. I haven't hunted with my Advance much, but I've been shooting registered trap for about a year with my set, and been pretty happy with noise cancellation, Bluetooth performance, and awareness of what's happening on the range around me.

[@kodywoodward]

I also have a Swagger bipod that I regret buying, I don't use it, I use my tripod most of the time. Also my Axil G2's I had were amazing but broke the 2nd time I used them and Axil stood behind their product and warranted my G2's. I highly recommend Axil.

[@scottsorensen8490]

I run a Swagger bipod on my 22-250 for coyote hunting and love it. It’s very versatile for most terrain/scenarios types. I haven’t been on a hunt where it’s done me wrong (a couple dozen hunts). Can’t be happier with it.

[@redleg84]

I regret buying my exwife an engagement ring.. Gun wise I sometimes regret the labradar, the magnetospeed is probably what I stuck with. The swagger bipod never made any sense to me, always seemed overhyped and expensive.

[@1234MegaDylan]

Lab radar sells a ultra sensitive corded trigger instead of the internal one. I just lay the cord over my gun and it picks up almost 100% of my shots, even suppressed.

[@rangetime6779]

Thanks for the information. I agree with the Lab Radar...I love hate mine.It's still the best for gathering data. Get the external pellet rifle to make it work with quiet shots and the external battery is a must.. Lets hope for version 2 as the interface is awful. I always have to use the quick guide to refresh usage

[@portdog761]

on the swagger push the botton when the leg are deployed and it seats them in the hole and it become ridged

[@leonardcavaretta905]

My problem with camo is, I'm a big guy and it's very hard to find anything in 4X or bigger anymore. Used to be easy to get, but now I can't find a pair of bibs to replace my old worn out pair

[@pjhhermans]

That’s the deal with camo, you shouldn’t be able to find it🙃😉

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Amen to that!!!

[@DyrewulfNV]

my set up for heating water/food is an off-brand pocket stove like your Coleman, with a Stanley $15 pot with lid and two nesting cups from Walmart, all in a MOLLE pouch. Spent maybe $35 on the whole thing including a can of fuel, in 25' weather it boils 12-16 oz of water in about 2.5-3.5 minutes depending on if you can put it out of the wind or not.

[@greasemonkey4god]

My sons axis had a 6lb trigger from the box. We had to change the spring to make it shootable.

[@sstrongman1667]

I love Savage, but if you want a good trigger and don't like their accutrigger, definitely better options.

[@greasemonkey4god]

@@sstrongman1667 didn’t have accutrigger. It was a cabelas special… I think 299 a couple years ago. We couldn’t figure out why the groups were so bad but it was because the trigger pull was so high. MCarbo makes a kit and the pull is 2.5lb now.

[@009013M3]

Regarding rifles and accuracy: I recently bought an FR-8 with a refinished stock and a barrel that, upon my inspection, appeared never to have been fired. Cool, right? Shot about a foot wide group at 25 yards. Not so cool. So it turned out that there were some significant imperfections in the fitment of the stock. So I relieved the receiver cutout to ensure there were no high spots causing flex on the receiver or trigger group, epoxied the rear action bushing in place for a precise repeatable fit, and stoned down the back side of the action screws until the lock screws fit them perfectly at my ideal torque. Then I did a really quick and dirty freefloat job on the barrel and the metal collar at the front of the stock and hit the front sight with some orange paint. It was down to shooting about a 5" group at 200 yards on iron sights with almost any ammo I could feed it, save for Malaysian L2A2 ball which still shot about two feet low at that range. Point is, wooden stocks are iffy under good circumstances and they are *not* to be trusted on a surplus or budget gun. If you are buying a cheap gun, be prepared to do a little bit of hand fitting. It's not bad.

[@pjoffrion]

I bought a Weatherby sa-08 20 gauge compact for my daughter. It uses 2 interchangeable valves for light/heavy loads which are not hard to change. I shoot it now with a slip on pad to extend lop. LOL. Cheap and useful.

[@JaronActual]

I have some ISOtunes Sport Advance. They're okay for basic shop work, power tool protection. Hardest problem I've had with electronic hearing protection buds is getting a good seal in my ear. The cheap disposable foamies, you can roll them down tight and have a good 10-15 seconds to get them in your ears right before they expand and conform to your ear canal. The foam on all the earbuds I've tried expands almost instantly and I can't get them situated properly in my ears to get any decent protection.

[@HondaRiderX17]

I got that same pack and hate it. The scabbard sounds like a cool idea until you try and sit down, to many specialty pockets and the thing is way to heavy when empty. I find myself leaving things out that I would otherwise bring on an elk hunt to cut down the weight.

[@TODinWY]

IMO the best camo on the market is ASAT or Predator. Works every time under any condition, including snow. Great vid.

[@randallreiners3703]

I really love my custom AXIL with custom amp. Use them for sporting clays but they are awesome for hunting with the amplification!!!

[@That_Guy5575]

As someone who is currently wearing Axils, I’m intrigued what you mean by a custom amp. Can you elaborate?

[@randallreiners3703]

They will custom mold the ear plugs. They will also give you a gearing test and customize the electronics to not only cut off loud noises but also amplify the sounds AND correct for any defects like a hearing aid does.

[@reloader0883]

So I agree with most everything you said, except the Eberlestock bag. I recently purchased it, and found it to be exactly what I needed. (Now, I'm sure you hunt way more than me, but I would consider myself the "average hunter". While I can definitely see the points you make for it, and agree with you, I feel you give it a bad rap for "you" and not the average hunter. Most hunters don't hunt with suppressors, and I find the scabbard works perfect for my rifle. And per Eberlestock, the extra bag is for when you have to pack meat out, but don't need a huge amount of space getting to the game. While I love the video, I think that one got a little harsh rap on it. Otherwise, great info and it does give me ideas on some products I have looked at in the past, for future purchase. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@wildernessmaster5946]

1. Pack - I have developed an "almost one" pack (system). I own a Kuiu icon pro pack in 4000 ci and then bought their 2800 just pack. Its way easy to run either and when I am in for multiple days I drop the bigger pack in camp and quickly attach the 2800 for a day pack (actually a perfect day pack). The upside is I have a super (one of the lightest) pack system that is also a load hauler at all times. 2. Ditto on the Vortex binos - but mainly because mine didn't work below 17 degrees and vortex acknowledges this as a problem. You and I need to start a "we didn't like" junk store... I have tons myself.

[@danielzawacki9838]

I would say my most regrettable purchase would have to be a Henry 4570. The stock design carried the energy right into the shoulder and accuracy was not acceptable for me. I predominantly hunt whitetail in Ohio of which we are only allowed to use straight wall cartridge rifles. Definitely would be interested in watching a review on straight wall cartridge rifles.

[@backfire]

Ooh. Good to know. That’s the gun highway on my buy list right now.

[@yep-sb4uf]

I picked up the henry 45 70. I love it. Bust a milk jug at 100. Good enough for the does I shoot.

[@waynemensen4252]

350 legend, I think, was designed just for the straight wall case laws. Check out the ballistics. I'm sure you can find a buyer for the 45-70.

[@blackhawk7r221]

I would do .444 or 350 Legend before a overkill 45-70.

[@yep-sb4uf]

The 45 70 pales in comparison to a 1 oz slug from a rifled 12 g. Overkill sure, but it's dealers choice free for all in the deer woods. To each their own. Some say a 9mm can blow a lung clean out of a body.

[@redus2]

7:42 yeah what he starts to talk about here is the way I'm going. Ruger American seems like a great entry level rifle, but the magpul hunter stock is the way I'll be going to get that extra little bit to really make it worth it until I'm ready to go $1,200+.

[@THall-vi8cp]

If you want the Magpul Hunter stock, get a Ruger American Hunter. Comes in either 6.5 Creedmore or .308 Win, has a heavier barrel, and comes with a muzzle brake.

[@mikedoyle7020]

I LOVE my Labradar. Sooo much better than a traditional shoot through chronograph and Magnetospeed has its own set off issues. Is it perfect? No, but I still feel it is the best available currently. Use the Bluetooth feature to your phone/tablet and no guessing on the menu. Also use a Piet trigger and you will never miss another shot regardless of what you are shooting including bows and air rifles.

[@Drakehilt]

I have several of these products. Wasnt a huge fan of the axil ear pro. The thick foam buds don't fit in my ear and the top layer of paint on the parts pealed off, but still works. I have the cz 712 (the 12 gauge version that isn't a youth model) and it's a great shotgun. I've never measured the trigger pull on it but it certainly isn't 8 pounds. You may want to adjust the trigger spring on yours. I also have a mossberg patriot in 6.5CM and it shoots groups that are literally just 1 hole

[@frankmccarthy2624]

Appreciate honest assessments and good advice!

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

Lol

[@austinconant8476]

I’ve got a 720 youth 20ga for my son to use. He’s 10. He’s loved it and had no issues whatsoever with the trigger. Just my 2¢

[@gutshotaz2805]

labradar --- use external battery pack for $20 and it lasts days. Use recoil trigger over internal sound trigger. Only complaint is that it is about 100fps faster than what the drop suggests. It measures my 6.5 creedmoor (43.3gr h4350 behind 143 eldx) at around 2820, but the trajectory matches that of the 2700fps. I use it more to verify the consistency of my load and if I am at a node. I have the sig kilo3000 bdx, similar to the fury. I love the ranging and ab capabilities in the field. I do lug my slc 15x56 around at the same time for majority of glassing and filming. After I find game I start filming and move to the sig kilo. Optical quality is inferior to the slc, but sufficient. Of course that's two sets of gear to carry.

[@djrand62]

You spent as much on one set of binoculars as I have budgeted for hunting for the past 5 years combined. Who can afford to pay that kind of money? I don't have $1000 to drop on cammo, $1500 (Canadian) on Binoculars, $100 on bino harness??? This is a whole different world than the one I hunt in.

[@echofoxtrotwhiskey1595]

People who save money and pay cash for quality optics. Good glass ain’t cheap.

[@rollout2926]

Costco sells these jeans that are urban star brand. Best jeans for the outdoors. So comfortable and has a stretchy material on top of all that it's under 20 dollars. That paired with a weatherproof brand flannel shirt and I'm set for hunting. The only thing I invest money in is my boots. Crispis or zamberlans so far.

[@harleycriswell8504]

I tried axil and I couldn't get them to fit comfortably they did work just got uncomfortable after an half an hour or so. 700 to 900 rifle with a good 150 to 250 scope will definitely work for your lifetime it's worth saving and buying once

[@gsp2west]

When I first started shooting from a tripod I purchased a carbon fiber tripod, ball head and clamp. The ball head and clamp weighed almost as much as the tripod !! Now I have a carbon fiber tripod with a 75mm leveling head and arca- swiss clamp. No more ball head and clamp, getting rid of almost 4 lbs. Putting the rail on my rifles was a learning process but now that I've done 4 rifles its easy and I didn't pay someone else to do it. The accuracy I get from the tripod is great..

[@kylemartin832]

A leather Bianchi holster for my Smith 629 that doesn't cover the trigger yet has a snap break over the hammer. Was $85 and never used it ugh

[@ralphbuoncristiani2941]

Agree with you completely on the LabRadar. Great product but menu system is non-intuitive. Get the external (recoil) trigger. Solved all of my triggering problems. There is a Bluetooth connection for your phone which helps on the setup/menu system. I got a cheap red-dot to aim it. When you arm the device, it's easy to disturb its aim. Can be controlled with a phone ap. You can lay your phone on the shooting bench, arm/disarm, start new series, etc. easily BUT, if the phone goes to sleep it loses BlueTooth and you need to re connect. PITA! LabRadar needs to address that. That being said, still the best solution for the public range with the recoil trigger and the ability to reposition without waiting for a range break (needed for optical sensors you shoot through.

[@backfire]

I’ll check out that trigger. Sounds promising.

[@steveb9496]

Have similar experiences with some of the items listed. I had a Just One pack and found it to be way too heavy for what it did. There are much lighter packs available that hold up just as well. I looked at the Swagger Bipod and after reading the reviews did not buy one. I use a tall Harris bipod and it works great. I own a Lab Radar and agree, when it works, it's great, but it is not intuitive.

[@frankwrogg2515]

My mossberg patriot in 308 is very good at 50 yards or less, but at 100 it is very erratic

[@evanwindom]

Established Titles has faced controversy and accusations of being a scam. The company sells souvenir plots of land in Scotland, offering titles like “Lordship” and “Ladyship.” However, these titles are not legally recognized, and the land plots are too small for ownership registration.

[@axlpeterson5602]

Biggest POS I've bought is Nikon scopes monarch and xr muzzleloader scope would not hold zero got mad put Leupold Scopes on both guns and haven't had trouble with them in 5 years.

[@buzby80]

Have to disagree about the jet boil. I’ve had mine for over a decade with heavy use. It has been flawless. The igniter has never failed. Yes, you can get cheaper stoves. But the jetboil is a whole system.

[@jcarry5214]

That's wierd aboutbthe jetboil. I dislike its general limitations but as far as function it has been absolutely bombproof. One-click light in any conditions.

[@lanebecker2294]

If you click that button above the legs, the bipod the legs go into the holes and it’s a ton more steady. I love my swagger bipod.

[@Albertdavis113]

Badlands is a super underrated camo company they're middle of the road price wise extremely well made and functional plus unconditional lifetime warranty

[@Freezer003]

I agree... too bad their pattern looks like something the dog threw up.

[@Albertdavis113]

@Brian Adair the patterns I have look great, closest to sitka I have seen and blend in to the environment extremely well but everyone has there own preferences and taste

[@scotteger6271]

If I can second the recommendation for Skre camo…it performs as well as Sitka or Kuiu but doesn’t have the cult following price tag…excellent stuff sold consumer direct. They have an entire line of stuff including excellent merino wool under layers. I’m not associated with them at all…just a fan after buying an using some of their stuff.

[@chadperry4021]

My worst gun purchase was a marlin xl7 VH or in English a 26” bull barrel 308 on a cheap plastic stock. The trigger is great, bolt feel great, the groups any between 3-4 inches. I’m eventually putting a Boyd’s stock on it and getting the thing professionally bedded. The only reason I haven’t sold it is because it weighs 10.5 pounds and is very comfortable to shoot for a 308. Also it has a 1:12 twist so most real match ammo is to heavy.

[@kevinorr4444]

I bought my niece a mossberg patriot in 243 winchester and it shoots just over 1/2 moa with loads I worked up for it. Very pleased with the rifle and so is she

[@nebraskaman8247]

On the pack mounted rifle holder I learned my lesson. Huge mule deer buck, and had no quick access to my rifle. Now I carry the rifle or use a slogan outdoors sling. You’ll never have to worry about your sling falling off your shoulder if you buy one. It is rubber, and some say it has an odor. I personally just hung all three of mine up, and let them air out over time. Odor free now. Got one on each of the two shotguns we use a lot, and one for whichever rifle I’m using at the moment.

[@montuckyman4982]

Odor isn't going to matter at all! If they smell rubber, they already smell YOU!

[@jeffgenchi5863]

I agree with the lab radar on interface. I use it for my ammo loading and archery arrows builds. I recommend buying their microphones. They sell one for archery and I believe one for air guns. The air gun one would work well with suppressors. They are tricky. I wish they had a Gen 2.

[@stagesmith]

458 Socom. Useless Cartridge. I tried 2 uppers. 2 bolts, and 3 barrels. And every bullet powder combo possible. Best I ever got was 8 MOA. Horrible. Switched to 450 Bushmaster and immediately got 1.5 MOA

[@UltimateArms]

i reviewed the mossberg patriot predator. it had a lot of trouble, cycling rounds,shot straight but had trouble cycling!! got rid of it!!

[@mopardoctor9966]

I’ve had great experiences with the Camp Chef Stryker 200 stove. Runs on butane and propane. Got mine for $64 at Wally World. Now they sell for $120.

[@JB-mo8rs]

Mossberg used to be a cheap shotgun for new shooters. It still is. Also, if you're looking for binoculars, buy Steiners with a sports auto focus

[@trooper6762]

Just get the Ruger American and buy a fancy stock as well as decent glass. Job’s done.

[@bretthensley8420]

The patriot is very disappointing. Wonder how their new long range hunter is. Had a 308 as well in the predator edition. Could never get the grouping down either. Lucky if it could hit a broadside of a barn. Loved the feel of it and the fluted bolt and fluted barrel

[@waynerash6729]

Me too**

[@Extra_Ordinary_Gary]

Skre camo/gear is awesome, but their sizing is so janky. So make sure you have a large window of time to return a few times. Also recommend Badlands for lifetime warranty gear/clothing. The thing about camo, I know it doesn't matter much... But I love the patterns. I look like a mismatched hunting catalogue in the woods because I piece meal all my gear

[@tomthoelke8343]

I do the same thing. My 15yr old son makes fun of me because I let him pick his own camo out and he had to have a specific pattern and the pants, hoodie and coat just HAD to match. He went with the Kings Camo XK7 color for here in Western Montana

[@americathefree3708]

Totally agree about cheap hunting rifles. Sub 500 guns just suck. Great video!

[@drummerdavemax]

Hey man, with that Swagger bipod you can push the button in after the legs are out how you had them and they will move into the plastic piece a little farther kind of eliminating the spring action and making the legs more rigid. ✌️

[@yo2stix]

I’ve been running jet boilers for 20 years without a problem. I have three or four of them. Backpacking mountaineering rock climbing hiking fishing hunting camping I’ve never had one problem. Unfortunately I think it’s user error for you. and I’m used to high-quality synthetic clothes for all my activities and I can tell you what Kuiu makes great products just wait till they’re on sale.

[@justind3033]

Skre is the bomb. Wrangler ATGs are awesome for pants

[@Freezer003]

I agree with you on a bunch of stuff. I've seen some horrible Mossberg rifles, I've never seen an erbelestock pack worth a dime, camo patterns are way over rated. The jetboil though, jetboil is overrated, get and MSR. Those pocket rockets are not nearly as fast or even possible in the wind. Great video. Now do a "7 favorites"

[@scotteger6271]

Guns for youths are tough…not that many companies make true youth models and the ones that do, some of the less expensive ones aren’t that great. The problem is, people tend to not want to spend a fortune on a youth model that your child will likely outgrow or may not have interest in after trying it once or twice. Some of the more premium firearms, like Tikka and Browning X-Bolt make reduced length of pull models, but the frustrating part is, Tikka only makes a compact in their blued model…smaller statured shooters should be offered the same options as larger shooters…like stainless. Browning is just as guilty, they have a micro stalker which is composite and blued, but they do make a micro Midas that has a wood stock…still blued steel though. Bergara has ignored the smaller statured shooter entirely…I guess relying on their CVA Cascade line to serve those shooters, with its adjustable LOP.

[@mikewalker4062]

Hey Jim, thanks for the great vid. For some people, some of these it’s might be ok!! For others, not so much. Always appreciate the great content. …….now if we only had more Elk here in Ontario…..

[@chrisgunsandguitars1403]

I’ve been using Caldwell stereo “Mickey mouse ears” for years. They work well and go on sale at Midway often for around $25. They also keep your ears warm! Have to admit that the Mossberg has the nicest looking stock of the cheap rifles. I’d consider re-barreling it.

[@leroyskinner4206]

My regret buy was a Baikal SxS in 30/06. I never could get it regulated appropriately. That was too bad since it fit me well and came up to my shoulder quickly. Thankfully I sold it for what I paid for it.

[@karlschauff7989]

CZ shotguns are just CZ branded Turkish shotguns. It's disappointing that they don't put more effort into their shotgun lineup but they seem to be a company that's a bit lost for the moment. Good handguns and modern sporting guns, but shotguns and bolt guns are a struggle for them at the moment.

[@waynemensen4252]

I am sick of getting wet, so I broke down and bought a set of Sitka pant and jacket. I always wear a large brimmed hat, so the rain doesn't get on my glasses or down my neck. I hate rain while hunting. Snow is different, I've bagged a lot of deer when it was snowing.

[@walterlarsson5714]

About the binoculars. Buy Swarovski or Zeiss. They have the best optical quality out there

[@mikemcreynolds6236]

don’t forget Leica

[@nicksummerfield5408]

I think you need to try some ways to make that mossberg more accurate. Try one of them limbsaver harmonic dampener for $10 what do you have to lose?

[@Ben-ry1py]

It sounds like he gave it a few really good chances. A limb saver isn't going to make it more accurate. Just pouring money into an inaccurate rifle doesn't sound reasonable. At least Mossberg makes good shotguns 🤷

[@guppy1911]

Hit the front button on the swagger bipod it sucks the legs in and makes it more stable.

[@borisptitsyn2130]

spot on with the labradar. the only reason it's well reviewed is because it's too expensive for people and the buyers have to validate themselves.

[@toddturnbaugh4451]

Love my jet boil, I cheaped out and didn't get one with an igniter and saved some money, from what I hear and your experience that was the way to go.

[@djurodrazic8566]

Arctic shield- love it Browning x bolt love it

[@Lettusfarm]

Really appreciate your honesty

[@jertexjertex7880]

After using Pro Ears predator gold active over-the-ear for 11 years, they finally gave out on me and I decided to try their in-ear, Bluetooth ear buds and they just didn't work well and I couldn't get them to stay in my ears, no matter what I tried. I even tried getting some Radians silicon, mold-able custom ear plugs and that actually worked OK as far as comfort and keeping them in my ear, however the right one stopped working altogether after only about 8 or 10 uses at the range, which didn't bother me too much because they just didn't work well anyway - static, poor sound quality. I just ordered a pair of the Axil GS Extreme 2.0s since they're on sale right now at a pretty reasonable price and I added to 3 yr extended, no questions asked warranty since I know there's a good chance I'll damage them. I'll still probably double up with an over-the-ear set of active ear pro when shooting high-powered rifle and magnum revolvers, and probably order another set of Pro Ears for that purpose, but hopefully these Axils will be the in-ear solution I've wanted w/o spending over $1,000 for a custom set.

[@lmnhd1971]

Well I did it, and it’s all your fault, well you and Who tee who. I have been looking for decent ear pro, my ears are already shot from being a jet engine mechanic in the AF for 23 years so I decided to order a set of the Axil extreme 2.0’s. Can’t wait for them to show up and try out. Keep up the great videos…

[@wedge308]

Jim, I'm guessing you never tried my fixes for that Patriot. It's either the front action screw is too long and mashing barrel threads or the mag well, which is also the bedding block is cracked. 25"lbs is the max for the rear screw.

[@marksalm5323]

I bought a motion switch for my Lab Radar. Game changer for use with suppressors. Can't remember who makes it, but it wasn't expensive.

[@backfire]

I’ll check it out

[@waynemensen4252]

Eric Cortina put it about a foot ahead of the suppressor to make it work. I hope I spelled his name right. Great guy.

[@Mrjaspgu]

The external trigger is made by JKL PRECISION. I use it and have never had an error. It's a gamechanger with the labradar!

[@marksalm5323]

@@Mrjaspgu Only "issue" I've had with it is forgetting to disarm the lab radar and having it trigger when I drop the bolt. More of a user error.

[@johannengelbrecht9531]

338win winchester extreme weather. What a lemon. Every day poi shift. No grouping one day next day 1/2 moa. If it cant shoot straight it cant go hunting.

[@brianseals9511]

Love the honest reviews like this

[@grantschuehler2959]

When I was buying my first hunting rifle a few months ago I used a lot of your videos for reference, ended up going with the Ruger American chambered in .308 (I was pretty dead set on .308 for whatever reason, mainly versatility and affordability). My dad has the Mossberg Patriot chambered in 30-06. After zeroing my rifle at 100 yards barely being able to hold like maybe a 5" group I shot a few through his (granted, 50 yards this time instead of 100) and it was dead on. Not sure what it may have been but I definitely don't see any advantage of accuracy from the Ruger American, though I would say I do enjoy the ergonomics and overall feel of quality of the rifle vs. the Mossberg Patriot. Just my experience.

[@nicholas6552]

If you’re shooting 5 inches at 100, something is seriously wrong or broken. Check your scope isn’t malfunctioning and your ring torque.

[@justinp0225]

I love my gs extreme. Actually have some for work and a set on my plate carrier

[@RespectTheIndian]

Tetra Hearing is the best hearing protection I have ever used. On the expensive side but as you said, you only get one pair.

[@sp3_outdoors]

My mossberg patriot (.270) shoots really good! had to try a couple different boxes of ammo before I felt confident in it. Maybe I got lucky, but I probably wont purchase another cheap hunting rifle