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Portable Gun Tool Kit

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posted on July 15, 2012

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Minimum Kit

The Otis Technologies cleaning kit and Brownell’s Multitasker II should be a minimum for any hunter or shooter. Both pack small enough to carry in a daypack.

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Extended Trips

Extended hunting excursions call for being prepared; the author packs a spare scope, sling and base and ring screws, just in case.

Traveling Waterfowler

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Traveling Waterfowler

Must-have items for any upland or waterfowl hunter who travels.

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Field Cleaning

An Otis Technologies cleaning kit, Dewey coated rod and a Tico Tool should cover any emergency cleaning chores in the field.

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