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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.
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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.
TriStar Arms offers an extensive variety of cost-effective shotguns, including this walnut-stocked Raptor II, the latest in the company's semi-automatic line.
The Aimpoint Micro T-2 and H-2 are quality, versatile red-dot optics, but they are also expensive, and, like all such units, can sustain damage from impacts and the elements.
The latest hard-hitting Advanced Rifle Cartridge from Hornady, the 338 ARC, takes a swing at both established numbers and newcomers—after already producing successful offspring.
Several states have instituted firearm education courses for students in public schools, and several scholastic shooting leagues have posted record attendance numbers in recent years.
An optic coming loose can ruin a hunt or a range session, so having a pocket-size remedy such as the Fix-It Sticks Rifle and Optics Toolkit is a prudent hedge.