In this episode, we dive into the rifle that Steve built for all three of his Alaska hunts this fall. We discuss each component of the rifle (chassis, scope, suppressor, etc), why he chose the 6mm Creedmoor cartridge, what he uses for shooting support (tripod, bipod, etc), and how he manages ballistics in the field.

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481 | Steve's 6mm Creedmoor Rifle Build — The Experience Project

Steve & Mark answer listener-submitted questions on this Monday Minute podcast episode. They discuss tips for comfort in cold-weather hunts, choosing down vs synthetic for a sleeping bag or quilt, how the new iOS satellite messaging features compares to messaging through a Garmin InReach device, why Steve chose the 6mm Creedmoor over other 6mm rifle cartridges, and more...

Links mentioned in this episode:
- Mountain Goat Hunt Recap: https://the-experience-project.com/alaska-mountain-goat-hunt-breakdown/
- Synthetic Quilt from Enlightened Equipment: https://enlightenedequipment.com/revelation-apex/
- Steve's 6mm Creedmoor Rifle: https://the-experience-project.com/small-rifles-for-big-game/
- New Garmin Messanger Plus: https://sandsarchery.com/products/garmin-inreach-messenger-plus 

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MM 238 | Best 6mm Cartridge, Synthetic Quilts, Satellite Messaging, and More...

video clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgdhQoKDTlo

original: https://soundcloud.com/6maskmode/vimm-le-season

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Backcountry hunters talking backcountry hunting. Join us for a lively discussion on a variety of topics related to hunting big game in the mountains. We'll be talking tactics, sharing lessons learned, swapping stories, interviewing individuals from the hunting industry, hearing the hunt stories of everyday hunters (including our podcast listeners), and getting into the nitty-gritty of backpacking gear, hunting gear, and bow/rifle setups. Contact us at any time with your questions or feedback by emailing us: podcast@exomtngear.com

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