24hourcampfire.com
24hourcampfire.com
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Print Thread
Hop To
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,731
S
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
S
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,731
Originally Posted by FSJeeper
[
The Controlled Round Feed argument was won a long time ago.

The Push Feed design persists because it is cheaper to manufacture.


As ai said before, most of my rifles are CRF but this is laughable. The OP is not going on a dangerous game hunt and not going to be enaged in a shooting war.



A wise man is frequently humbled.

BP-B2

Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,211
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 30,211
Shooting sticks and crf... I guess after nineteen years on this forum I have now officially “read everything.”


“Perfection is Achieved Not When There Is Nothing More to Add, But When There Is Nothing Left to Take Away” Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 8,840
Campfire Outfitter
Offline
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 8,840
Originally Posted by gregb
We haven't actually booked yet, but the hunts we are looking at are in Tajikistan. We will be hosted by a mountain village and guided by the villagers. The season runs from Nov. to Feb. I'm thinking right now we will probably hunt in Dec. As I understand it, the winters there are relatively dry, but I'm planning on snow just to be safe rather than sorry.


There's been a lot of good information already presented; so, I won't touch on those topics. This one caught my eye though. I have been to Kyrgyzstan, which borders Tajikistan on the north, 6 times. The best I can tell you is, that in my personal experience, the winter there was identical to the winter here in Montana. And, the higher you go, like here in Montana, generally speaking, the more snow there is/can be and the colder it is/can be. Enjoy your trip.

Last edited by TheBigSky; 11/07/19.

_________________________________________________________________________
“Montana seems to me to be what a small boy would think Texas is like from hearing Texans.”
John Steinbeck


ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,067
C
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
C
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,067
Originally Posted by FSJeeper


... In the mountains on wilderness hunts, I do feel the CRF bolt action rifle is the most reliable choice...

Many people feel this way. At the least, it's a classic choice. wink

Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 600
C
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
C
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 600
Very useful recommendations from KC and FSJeeper, thanks to both for sharing.

As a devoted mountain hunter who suffered a heart attack motivated by coronary artery disease in 2007, I have studied the issue a lot, and seeked advise from medicine doctors specialised in the issue.

My conclusion is there is no way to predict anybody's reaction to altitude, nor is there any way to prevent it, at least to a certain degree. Men are more prone than women, and youngsters more than older people, to suffer the consequences of high altitude, and a strong cardio vascular condition might help to cope with it.

Best advise is to gain altitude slowly throughout several days of gaining altitude progressively. During these acclimatation days, sleeping at a lower altitude you have experimented during the day helps a lot. (train high sleep low they say)

Drink a lot, even if you are not thirsty. The number of times you pee, and the colour of your secretion will let you know if you are drinking enough. Drink tea better than coffee, eat lightly concentrating your ingesta on carbohydrates with alcohol drinks being absolutely restricted. Sleeping pills that act as depressors of the central nervous system are also forbidden, regardless any insomnia you may feel..

Acetazolamid is a good preventive, multi vitamin and mineral supplemment are advisable as well as some gingko biloba extract. An ibuprofene a day is a good thing too. In my mind it is more advisable than aspirine.

Should a serious problem arrise, like some indication of pulmonar or brain edema, sublingual nifedipine and dexametasone can save your life (follow your doctor's advise) but the most important thing you can do, or others can do for you is DESCEND YOU INMEDIATELY. I always carry a sat phone and a Global Rescue insurance policy for this.

It is a belief among mountain sourdoughs that antiacids help but there is no medical evidence on this. Better to say, there is medical evidence that it has no effect.

To put things in perspective, this picture is crossing a 16,400ft mountain pass while hunting Himalayan Blue Sheep in Nepal. At the back, you can see Putha Hiunchuli (23,775ft) and one of the Daulaghiris (26,795ft).

[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]

IC B2

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
G
gregb Offline OP
Campfire Member
OP Offline
Campfire Member
G
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
"The workday is over, let's go get some beer."

"But I have to read through this thread."

"No, come drink with us."

Sigh, "OK"

I'm still here, and I'll read through this thread as soon as I can. I sent a link to this thread to my coworker who will be hunting with me. He may decide to jump in with his own questions.

Right now, people want me to go drink with them though...again.

Greg

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
G
gregb Offline OP
Campfire Member
OP Offline
Campfire Member
G
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
Originally Posted by smokepole
The OP is not going on a dangerous game hunt and not going to be enaged in a shooting war.


At least I hope not, anyway.

I do have a general preference for CRF's, but I'll admit it's an emotional one. I'll happily use whatever.

I looked through this page.

https://asianmountainoutfitters.com/tajikistan/

I'm from Kansas and I know very well how a day of strong wind can take it out of you. I'm sure it's only worse at altitude. My only reservation is that I haven't ever spent time at any real altitude, but we're planning on taking care of that over the next year.

I read through the thread above and somebody mentioned Kenetrek Mountain boots. I've been seeing those come up a lot lately. But when I look around they seem to be sold out in a lot of places. Does anybody have other suggestions, just to increase my odds of finding boots in my size? I may have to resort to ordering a few pairs to my parents house, trying them all on and returning whatever doesn't fit. I was hoping to be able to try something on at the Cabelas in KC when I fly in to there in a week and a half.

I'll look into a pair of goggles, because that makes a lot of sense, and I'd planned on bringing trekking poles anyway, so that takes care of the shooting sticks. I also have a day pack that I can shoot prone over.

Thanks for the suggestions. Any more will be appreciated. I'll definitely be back in this thread

Greg

Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442

Whatever boots you get, make sure they are AT LEAST a half size or more larger than you are used to if you will be spending any time in snow conditions. Investigate vapor barriers for your feet to keep your boots dry, especially if wearing leather boots.

Consider Sorel insulated boots.

Get a shemagh to go with those goggles.


Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.

Pronoun: Yes, SIR !
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 600
C
Campfire Regular
Offline
Campfire Regular
C
Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 600
La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX is my best choice.

In Europe it is considered a classic, the standard by which all others are judged.

Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,730
F
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
F
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,730
Originally Posted by gregb
... I may have to resort to ordering a few pairs to my parents house, trying them all on and returning whatever doesn't fit.



I had to do that a few weeks back. I ended up with a great pair o’ boots.

Good luck,

FC


"Every day is a holiday, and every meal is a banquet."

- Mrs. FC
IC B3

Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,529
J
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
J
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,529
Originally Posted by chamois


Should a serious problem arrise, like some indication of pulmonar or brain edema, sublingual nifedipine and dexametasone can save your life (follow your doctor's advise) but the most important thing you can do, or others can do for you is DESCEND YOU INMEDIATELY. I always carry a sat phone and a Global Rescue insurance policy for this.


[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]



I was always curious how well known that was. There is ALWAYS a bottle of Dexamethasone in my pack.

Last edited by joshf303; 11/09/19.
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,731
S
Campfire 'Bwana
Offline
Campfire 'Bwana
S
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 45,731
Originally Posted by gregb
Originally Posted by smokepole
The OP is not going on a dangerous game hunt and not going to be enaged in a shooting war.


At least I hope not, anyway.



Well, if you're interested in the current precision bolt-action rifles our military uses, you could check them out.

Won't find many CRFs on the list, it ain't 1944 any more.......



A wise man is frequently humbled.

Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,958
KC Offline
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,958

Originally Posted by SheriffJoe

Whatever boots you get, make sure they are AT LEAST a half size or more larger than you are used to if you will be spending any time in snow conditions. Investigate vapor barriers for your feet to keep your boots dry, especially if wearing leather boots.

Consider Sorel insulated boots.

I respectfully dissagree. Sorel insulated boots are IMHO the worst kind of boots if you plan to do any hiking in the snow. They are for sitting in a stand. Get boots that fit your feet properly. Vapor barriers make my feet sweat.

KC


Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.





Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,958
KC Offline
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 6,958
Originally Posted by chamois
La Sportiva Nepal EVO GTX is my best choice.

In Europe it is considered a classic, the standard by which all others are judged.

It's been awhile since I got my mountaineering boots out of storage, so I just checked to make sure. Both pairs are Sportiva and I agree with chamois, they are IMHO the best option if you are going to spend much time hiking in snow.

You don't want those heavy Sportivas to be your only pair of boots. Also take a pair of unisulated, all leather hiking boots, as camp boots at night.

Don't forget your gaiters and lots of extra socks.

KC




Wind in my hair, Sun on my face, I gazed at the wide open spaces, And I was at home.





Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442
Originally Posted by KC

Originally Posted by SheriffJoe

Whatever boots you get, make sure they are AT LEAST a half size or more larger than you are used to if you will be spending any time in snow conditions. Investigate vapor barriers for your feet to keep your boots dry, especially if wearing leather boots.

Consider Sorel insulated boots.

I respectfully dissagree. Sorel insulated boots are IMHO the worst kind of boots if you plan to do any hiking in the snow. They are for sitting in a stand. Get boots that fit your feet properly. Vapor barriers make my feet sweat.

KC





Am not talking about Sorel "1964"s or Sorel Caribous!

The Glacier XT, Alpha PacXT and Blizzard models are very well adapted to the altitude, cold and deep snow conditions. They run large in sizing. Obviously, one gets boots that fit their feet ***properly***. . . but, they better not be tight!

Naturally they are not my FIRST choice, unless very low temps and very deep snow depth. The Sorel Conquest boots would be my FIRST choice, bringing along expedition full welt gaiters or overboots.

But, ATTENTION OP! if your boots are not roomy enough to wiggle your toes in a little or BEING ABLE to add another layer of insulation...YOU risk frostbite and loss of toes!

While on the subject, OP, get a glove "system" of glove layering in spite of whatever your "guides" recommend backed up with waterproof, windproof outer layer, aka expedition mittens!

Vapor barriers, especially at altitude, prevent your boot from absorbing THAT sweat that you mention thereby reducing the insulation of the boot particularly with leather or contributing to trenchfoot if spending any time in the mountains with wet feet. Spend mucho, mucho time keeping your feet dry and wouldn't hurt to moisturize them when indoors.

IT IS EASIER TO CHANGE YOUR SOCKS TO MAINTAIN DRY FEET THAN IT IS TO DRY YOUR BOOTS PROPERLY ONCE THEY ABSORB MOISTURE.

I have had leather Sportivas (worn so much that I used to epoxy the outer sole to the midsole), Sportiva Barunste, military bunny boots, mickeymouse boots, hand crafted Italian climbing boots, plastic mountaineering boots and lately have settled on the Danner Mountain Assault boots for mixed snow, ice and rock. The Danners would be good, but don't think they'd be warm enough for someone not well experienced in that terrain.

Would not recommend mountaineering boots for a hunting expedition unless in steep terrain where they are best suited.



Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.

Pronoun: Yes, SIR !
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
G
gregb Offline OP
Campfire Member
OP Offline
Campfire Member
G
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
Originally Posted by SheriffJoe


But, ATTENTION OP! if your boots are not roomy enough to wiggle your toes in a little or BEING ABLE to add another layer of insulation...YOU risk frostbite and loss of toes!




That's never been a problem with my narrow, oddly shaped feet. Usually I'm more concerned with hot spots from my feet moving around inside the boots every time I take a step.

We got a little bit of altitude in over the weekend. Since we had Monday off, we decided last minute Sunday afternoon to head up to a place in the mountains not too far from here. We took a bus up to about 8100 ft. and then took the stairs (yes, stairs) up to around 8500 ft. We could have gone up around 10,000 ft. there but we turned around mostly due to time constraints. Also, because he's a little gimpy at the moment. We agreed that we have some work to do before we go hunting at 15,000 ft. No other problems though, and that's the highest altitude I've ever been at in my life outside of an airplane.

So, it looks like I might be ordering a few pairs of boots here in the next few days. Thanks for the further recommendations.

Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
G
gregb Offline OP
Campfire Member
OP Offline
Campfire Member
G
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 109
Well, I'm back on the other side of the world (don't worry, I have a mask). Have been for a little while now. Between people being gone for holidays and me working about every other weekend, I haven't been able to do anything fun to tell you all about, but that should change soon.

Another question I've thought of. What is a decent, compact-ish, and not too expensive camera to take with me? I'm willing to look at used/refurbished cameras to keep the cost down. I'm not much of a picture taker, but I'm trying to become more of one now that I'm half way around the world and trying to show people back home what I see every day.

In other news, I ended up going with a pair of Kenetrek Mountain Extremes in a narrow size. Those boots are a revelation. First time I've ever had the chance to try on a pair of boots in a B width. It really narrows the boots that are available to me now though. The La Sportiva's mentioned above fit pretty well too except they were too tight around my ankle bones, and I know from experience that a boot that's too tight there will have me just about crippled by the end of my first day in them.

Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442
Campfire Tracker
Offline
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Mar 2018
Posts: 3,442



Sony Cyber-shot or equivalent brand (Canon, Nikon, Polaroid, etc.)

Compact, high performing, reliable, durable, inexpensive.


Don't ask me about my military service or heroic acts...most of it is untrue.

Pronoun: Yes, SIR !
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,069
Campfire Kahuna
Offline
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,069
There are lots of really good point and shoot cameras out there now for very reasonable prices. When you get above maybe 10 mp, you can enlarge the shots quite a bit and still get a clear image. Many come with zooms exceeding 20X. 20's probably the highest you can go without a tripod. Mine will go to 30x but I can't hold it steady by hand that high.
Look at the optical zoom. Digital zoom is just a gimmick to sort of enlarge shots. It's not a real zoom at all. You can do the same with about any photo software.


“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell

It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 10,796
Campfire Outfitter
Online Content
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 10,796
Man.......

There is a lot of stuff I can't use any more and stuff I need to get bad right fast.


Maker of the Frankenstud Sling Keeper
Page 2 of 3 1 2 3

Moderated by  RickBin 

Link Copied to Clipboard
YB23

Who's Online Now
333 members (007FJ, 06hunter59, 01Foreman400, 10Glocks, 160user, 12344mag, 32 invisible), 2,114 guests, and 927 robots.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Forum Statistics
Forums81
Topics1,187,729
Posts18,400,838
Members73,822
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023


 







Fish & Game Departments | Solunar Tables | Mission Statement | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | DMCA
Hunting | Fishing | Camping | Backpacking | Reloading | Campfire Forums | Gear Shop
Copyright © 2000-2024 24hourcampfire.com, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5
(Release build 20201027)
Responsive Width:

PHP: 7.3.33 Page Time: 0.110s Queries: 15 (0.004s) Memory: 0.9072 MB (Peak: 1.0842 MB) Data Comp: Zlib Server Time: 2024-03-29 11:19:40 UTC
Valid HTML 5 and Valid CSS