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SHOT Show week in Vegas, so we’re doing something a little different: a throwback “Rifle Gear 101” episode from the Western Rookie days, republished here on Drawn West. It’s a full, practical walkthrough of what actually matters for a western rifle hunt: layering for chaotic October/November weather, keeping feet dry with gaiters, and building a clothing system you can mix and match instead of buying one “mega jacket.”
From there we get into camp comfort (truck-seat mattress vs. tent, propane vs. wood heat, and why warm food matters more the colder it gets), then the unsexy-but-critical stuff: tools, tow straps, shovels, chains, and spare tires so a broken rig doesn’t end your hunt.
We wrap with the “gear brain” section: kill kit + game bags, pack setup, glassing systems, and then a straight-shooting breakdown of calibers, bullet types, and rifle optics so you can keep it simple and still be effective.
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https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb00:00 — 6.5 Creedmoor Ballistics Lead-In
00:33 — Shot Show Week + Throwback Episode Plan
03:15 — Rifle Season Weather + Layering Strategy
12:59 — GOHUNT Draw Odds + Insider Plug
14:15 — Gloves + Cold-Hand System
16:23 — Camp Styles + Heaters (Propane vs Wood)
25:17 — Truck Tools, Straps, Chains, Spares
31:14 — Kill Kit + Game Bags + Pack Setup
41:26 — Glassing System: Binos, Tripod, Spotter
48:37 — Calibers, Bullets, and Rifle Optics Wrap-Up
By Drawn West with Brian Krebs5
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SHOT Show week in Vegas, so we’re doing something a little different: a throwback “Rifle Gear 101” episode from the Western Rookie days, republished here on Drawn West. It’s a full, practical walkthrough of what actually matters for a western rifle hunt: layering for chaotic October/November weather, keeping feet dry with gaiters, and building a clothing system you can mix and match instead of buying one “mega jacket.”
From there we get into camp comfort (truck-seat mattress vs. tent, propane vs. wood heat, and why warm food matters more the colder it gets), then the unsexy-but-critical stuff: tools, tow straps, shovels, chains, and spare tires so a broken rig doesn’t end your hunt.
We wrap with the “gear brain” section: kill kit + game bags, pack setup, glassing systems, and then a straight-shooting breakdown of calibers, bullet types, and rifle optics so you can keep it simple and still be effective.
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. If you enjoyed this, leave a 5-star rating and share the show with a friend.
FREE Gear Checklist:
https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear
Connect with Brian Krebs
https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest
HaveQuestions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!
Sponsorsand Discounts:
GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST
https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4
GOHUNTGear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u
Save10%on Maverick Hunting Blinds & Accessories with code DRAWNWEST https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest
RTICCoolers – Keep Your Meat Cold!
https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers
OkumaFishing – Rods and Reels for Serious Anglers!
https://alnk.to/31sVDzF
FirstMonth FREE at MTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE
Save$150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q
Save10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS
https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb00:00 — 6.5 Creedmoor Ballistics Lead-In
00:33 — Shot Show Week + Throwback Episode Plan
03:15 — Rifle Season Weather + Layering Strategy
12:59 — GOHUNT Draw Odds + Insider Plug
14:15 — Gloves + Cold-Hand System
16:23 — Camp Styles + Heaters (Propane vs Wood)
25:17 — Truck Tools, Straps, Chains, Spares
31:14 — Kill Kit + Game Bags + Pack Setup
41:26 — Glassing System: Binos, Tripod, Spotter
48:37 — Calibers, Bullets, and Rifle Optics Wrap-Up

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