Exo Journal — Rifle Hunting

Mark Huelsing
How To Pack A Rifle (Stock or Folding Chassis) On Your Next Hunt

How To Pack A Rifle (Stock or Folding Chassis) On Your Next Hunt

Whether you use a folding chassis rifle or a traditional hunting rifle stock, we demonstrate the best ways to securely carry your rifle on a K4 Pack System...

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Mark Huelsing
Backpack Hunting for Spring Bear — Gear, Stories, Tactics, & More

Backpack Hunting for Spring Bear — Gear, Stories, Tactics, & More

We just returned from a successful spring bear hunt in the Idaho backcountry. In this article we share our complete gear list spreadsheet, a podcast discussion with the hunt story, tactics, and takeaways, and also a helpful video on how to load and packout a bear on a K4 Pack System. Story, Tactics, & Tips On this hunt, Steve, Mark, & Justin from Exo Mtn Gear headed into the Idaho backcountry for a 4-day backpack adventure. They hunted an area that Steve & Mark had previous bear hunt success in, but the country was all-new to Justin. On the Hunt...

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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
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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