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Mark Huelsing
Short Barrel Speeds & Effective Range for Big Game Hunting Rifles

Short Barrel Speeds & Effective Range for Big Game Hunting Rifles

How short is too short when it comes to choosing a barrel length for hunting? Here is how to estimate the speed and effective range for your next rifle.

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Mark Huelsing
Why do we use dual-density foam in the K4 Lumbar Pad?

Why do we use dual-density foam in the K4 Lumbar Pad?

Welcome to the "WHY DO WE?" video series. Every stitch and square inch of our K4 Packs are designed on purpose and built for a purpose. The videos in this series will go behind the design to explain why we build our packs the way we do. In this video, we discuss why we use dual-density foam in the K4 Frame's Lumbar Pad, how the foam performs with different loads, and options to change the feel of the lumbar pad for certain body types. Comfort and support with every load. When designing a backcountry hunting pack frame, you have to...

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Mark Huelsing
Build (or Upgrade) Your Hunting Rifle At Home With A Pre-Fit Barrel

Build (or Upgrade) Your Hunting Rifle At Home With A Pre-Fit Barrel

In this article (and the accompanying podcast and video), we explore the pros and cons of pre-fit barrels, different types of pre-fit barrels, how to install a pre-fit barrel at home, and answer your listener-submitted questions about the use of pre-fit rifle barrels.

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Mark Huelsing
Why do we offer the K4 Frame in 4 heights?

Why do we offer the K4 Frame in 4 heights?

Welcome to the "WHY DO WE?" video series. Every stitch and square inch of our K4 Packs are designed on purpose and built for a purpose. The videos in this series will go behind the design to explain why we build our packs the way we do. In this video, we explain why we offer the K4 Frame in 4 heights, how to choose the best frame height for your build, and how to change or customize your frame height. Pack performance begins and ends with fit. A well-designed pack that offers the sizing and adjustment to fit YOU will...

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