I have a pard in ID that is much like what you describe. Not super savy on gun stuff. He spends his time/effort/money on hunts, both in ID and elsewhere. He probably fits most folks definition of "serious hunter" and a lot here would scoff at the gear he uses and the way he as it setup. Poster's here get the rifle looney description. He's a "hunting looney". And as my free time gets more limited I'm finding that latter looney status is a much more fun pursuit.