Best Gear of 2023

ByJim Harmer Updated on

Ruger American Version 2

Hunt Recap
22 Creedmoor on deer
All bullets were a passthrough or against the offside hide
Terminal performance
Only one left a blood trail
5 yards, 5 feet, 40 yards
Super old deer
6.5 and 7 years old
Long shots
see more deer than close stand to a feeder
Only negative to 22 Creedmoor is wind
Fast follow up shots is a key skill
Erik Cortina
Automating reloading
Super light trigger
Wrong ammo
Training Ruger’s flinch out
Water splash
Eye movement

Backstop Recoil Pad

WHATS ON MY LIST
Anker power bank
Anker Soli C1000
Exped MegaMat
Darn Tough Socks

GEAR I LIKED THIS YEAR
Axil ear pro
Muffs
Band
AirPods style
Adidas Terrex boots
Outdoor edge knives

Tech of the year
Garmin Xero chronographe

Rifle
Bergara B14 Squared Crest

Scope
Burris Veracity PH

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Jim Harmer is a host of the Backfire Youtube channel. He has managed multiple gun ranges, and has hunted around the world. He is a well-known entrepreneur, having started many successful online brands, and lives in St George, Utah.