2nd Annual Badlands "Pack in Action" Contest!

IL Hntr · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:50 am Post subject:

hunt_ak,

Great pic, those are some daggers. I took a look at the link as well, you definitely had the 2800 loaded up. Welcom to the forum.

Nick · Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 1:38 am Post subject:

great pics guys! Keep em' comming.

Nick

hunt_ak · Spike Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 10

la65 · Spike Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 2

A successful hunt can be defined in many ways, depending on your perspective. Having recently spent the last 17 of 25 months on deployments to Afghanistan, my success criteria and perspective for my November hunt in Montana was simple; success was putting my boots on the ground in Montana, anything beyond that would be gravy.

To make a long story short, I flew from North Carolina to Montana, linked up with a buddy, and spent 7 days walking our butts off, hunting public land in Southwest Montana and just generally having a great time in the outdoors. We even managed to fill a couple tags. Hopefully my expression in the photo shows how thankful I am to be home and able to take this hunt.

It was a memorable hunt made even more enjoyable by quality gear like my Badlands 2200. Thanks Badlands.

Arrowslinger · Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:35 am Post subject:

My Oregon bull & Badlands 4500 packed full. Very Happy

Jim Toth · Spike Joined: 20 Dec 2008 Posts: 14

Or are all the Badlands guys at the SHOT show? Either way I bet there are a few cold ones involved Wink

RosinBag · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:40 pm Post subject:

Not all, they had a rep at the ISE Show in Sacramento yesterday at the Wildeness Archery booth. Along with about 100 Badland Packs. I don't remember the reps name, but he was the one who took the photo of Cameron Hanes modeling the new OX. He showed off several more pictures of it that were still on his digital camera.

gripnrip76 · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:41 pm Post subject:

Magic · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:14 pm Post subject:

la65, Welcome back home and welcome to the forum. Thank you for your service to our country. Yes, success is measured in many ways and your smile says what your heart feels.

huntem · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:21 pm Post subject:

la65 welcome welcome to the forum and were glad your back in the good ol' USA.

Great picture... how about a little more information on that rifle. It appears to be a Kimber Montana?? Is it a shooter?

Magic · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 10:23 pm Post subject:

hunt_ak, That is any awsome shot of an awsome trophy. That's what I call making a Badlands....really Bad !!! Welcome to the forum

la65 · Spike Joined: 10 Oct 2008 Posts: 2

Gripnrip76/Magic,

Thanks. I appreciate your comments.

Huntem,

The rifle is a Kimber Montana in .308 WIN. It wears a Leupold 3x9 Ultralight with the Long Range Reticle (Dots), in Talley one piece mounts. The rifle weighs 6 pounds all up with scope, mounts and sling. As far as your question regarding accuracy, I have shot a few 1/2 inch three shot groups (100 yds), but it normally averages around 1-1 1/4 inch groups from a cold barrel, when I do my part. For a 6 pound hunting rifle, I consider it plenty accurate, and for me, shoots well from field positions.

hunt_ak · Spike Joined: 08 Jan 2009 Posts: 10

Huffmad · 4 point Joined: 06 May 2008 Posts: 163 Location: oregon

Here is my Badlands 2200 packing out my elk.

pointblank · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 11:05 pm Post subject:

Good picture TK

Jim Toth · Spike Joined: 20 Dec 2008 Posts: 14

jasonerickson · Spike Joined: 05 Oct 2008 Posts: 9 Location: montana

This was a six mile hike out with my older model 2200.

Magic · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 9:42 pm Post subject:

With some of those shots, Badlands could be called real "BadBoys".

Midnight2 · Spike Joined: 26 Jan 2009 Posts: 2

Here are a couple of photos that were sent on behalf of

Dion Laney
Mike Laney
Gary Wilson

IL Hntr · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:45 pm Post subject:

Midnight2....Welcome to the forum. Those are some awesome pics. I'm going on my first backcountry hunt this coming September and your more than welcome to go with, looks like you could carry the gear for both of us Laughing

Water_Gremlin · Spike Joined: 22 Jan 2008 Posts: 11

Any word??? The results are long over due on this one. Just please let me be the winner. Cool

Sagecreek · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 3:19 pm Post subject:

Just waiting on Badlands to make a decision.

WasatchFront · Spike Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 4

I would like to thank everyone for the great submissions. I had a very hard time making the final decision. After having everyone from the cleaning lady to our Fed Ex driver take a look at the pictures, we have a winner. Congrats to SDHNTR!!!!

Everyone that submitted a picture will receive a hat. We just ordered them and will send them out as soon as they are available.

So please email your name and address along with your picture to. ixa@vortexoutdoors.com

Thanks again for your support

Sincerely
Isaac Aleman
Badlands Sales Manager
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Arrowslinger · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:20 pm Post subject:

Isaac, thanks for the contest and hats!!! Very much appreciated!

and congrats to Nate (SDHNTR) for the win.

Sagecreek · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 8:27 pm Post subject:

Thanks Isaac and Badlands for another great giveaway!