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Anyone ever hike towards an area they like to shoot at, instead of pulling up and getting out? Pros/cons?
Cons: You might not bring as many guns/ammo as you would if you parked.
To me this is an integral part of the hiking aspect, as being able to carry all ammo + weapons towards x or y shooting area would be good for the body.
How often does one carry 10-30 pounds of stuff (+ lunch) for 1 to 2 miles on a monthly or bi-yearly basis?
I guess I want more of a "work-out" during my shooting experiences.
It cracks me up when I see/hear people with an 80lbs BOB.
On that same note, you also risk wandering into a pot grow.
That's right about where mine is when fully loaded.
Last hike I took with it was at ~74lbs. My 5200ci pack was LOADED with things dangling off of it. We hiked in 6 miles and up 2,500ft in elevation. Right up to the snow line. I had to move quite a bit of snow to lay down my tarp. We camped for three nights and came back. I'm in absolutely horrible shape and was sore the day after I got home, but I know it's more than doable now.
It's a good hike and a great place to camp if anyone is interested.
Happy Lake (in Lane County, OR)
I hike around with my dog, AR15 and pistol frequently. Usually not doing alot of target shooting but more of looking for something legal to shoot like a rabbit, certain birds or a coyote maybe. also have a cougar tag. I use small/medium size backpack, carry 4 spare 30rnd mags and 3 13rnd .45 mags. granola, jerky and plenty of water. and some small things just in case like means to make a fire and a survival knife. I usually end up hiking about 5-10miles, do some shooting when I find something that makes a good legal target and then head back with a few empty mags. Thats been my routine for the past couple months lately. My dog loves it and my shoulders are getting used to the slung weight of my AR15 on long hikes
nothing like still hunting with an AR to make you appreciate weight savings... my hunting AR has gone through a pretty radical evolution over the last couple years.
mine too... Started out with a heavy rig, now I'm all for being as light as possible while still having some accuracy. I can remember having serious shoulder pains after toting around a heavy rig out in the bush for hours. climbing obstacles was a major pita. Now, I even use 20rnd mags when I'm walking really far...it helps