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Spot shooter
Left BSB in Disgrace
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Joined: 19 June 2003
Location: Bahrain
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Topic: Compass recommendations Posted: 06 July 2003 at 23:59 |
I want to get the kid a good compass that will last the rest of his life. I have seen some nice "thin" brass compass'es in days gone by but now all I see are these big huge compasses.
Any of you old salts know of a place thet carries good compasses?
Thanks,
Spot
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EDip
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Joined: 12 June 2003
Location: United States
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Points: 562
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Posted: 07 July 2003 at 00:23 |
Spot,
I don't have one - but for a lifetime investment get him a Marble in brass. I have a bookmark someplace and I'll look for it.
Gene
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EDip
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
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Points: 562
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Posted: 07 July 2003 at 00:29 |
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TasunkaWitko
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aka The Gipper
Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: Chinook Montana
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Points: 14749
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Posted: 07 July 2003 at 01:45 |
far as i know, the silva is still a good long-term buy.
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TasunkaWitko - Chinook, Montana Helfen, Wehren, Heilen Die Wahrheit wird euch frei machen
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mr mom
.30/06 SpringField
Joined: 10 June 2003
Location: United States
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Points: 342
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Posted: 07 July 2003 at 05:58 |
hey : get him a swidish compass. you dont know where you are going but you will know where you have been. its a can of skoal.
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mr mom
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Spot shooter
Left BSB in Disgrace
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Posted: 08 July 2003 at 13:17 |
Might have to give the map compass a try, I like brass the most. Don't know where Larry got his. Bugger's been where'in it around his neck ever since I was a kid.
Thanks fer the inputs,
Spot
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soggyshooter
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Joined: 11 June 2003
Location: Antigua And Barbuda
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Posted: 09 July 2003 at 11:33 |
If you can find one, you cant beat a US military Engineer's compass. Do not buy a reproduction, get the real thing! US Calvery Store has them from time to time. It will run you in the neighbor hood of $100.00 or so. Probably a little less. Have had mine for almost 30yrs. It has never failed me. Ever. It is absoulutely neccisary for acurate land navigation, serious/competitive orienteering or just plain bushwhacking.
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NH_Hunter
.416 Rigby
aka The Kid
Joined: 13 June 2003
Location: United States
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Posted: 11 July 2003 at 11:54 |
I, being a 3rd year hunter, just use a regular ol' map compass and my gps. That combination is really good. You just find out where you want to go with the gps, find out what degrees it is, and then you follow your compass!
NH_Hunter
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Spot shooter
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Posted: 15 July 2003 at 13:31 |
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soggyshooter
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Joined: 11 June 2003
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Posted: 17 July 2003 at 09:15 |
Spotshooter yes it is like the crunchen and emons. You can get them new though. Interesting web site!
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SteelyEyes
.375 Holland & Holland Magnum
Joined: 21 July 2003
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Posted: 01 August 2003 at 12:26 |
I use a Silva designed for orienteering. It has a clear plastic base with grid lines that line up on your map grids. It has an adjustable declination and some scale lines on the edge. It's about $25 and worth every penny. I've used it for about 20 years and it's like new. What ever you get make sure it's liquid filled.
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waksupi
.416 Rigby
aka Keeper of the Old Traditions
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Posted: 01 August 2003 at 15:42 |
The Silve Orienteering compass is the way to go. Not all that spiffy, but will last a life time plus of use.
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