Pope's Sheep hunt

[Ironhead]

Good luck Shawn, hope you have a fantastic hunt and kill the Sheep of your dreams.

[Elkstuffer]

Good deal Shawn! You're living my dream. Thanks for taking us along on the hunt with you. Can't wait to see how this plays out. Good luck, shoot straight and be safe buddy!

[Fishhuntmike]

How sharp is that version II of the 100-400 Canon at 400mm wide open compared to the version I ?  I'm familiar with the version I.  I have a 400mm f5.6 but a new 100-400 would be nice if it beats the old version?

Looking forward to the stellar photography that will come with this trip.

Version 2 kicks ass.  The IS on it is also great.  Much sharper than the old version at 400mm.  I suspect optically it's near the 400 F5.6L but the real world sharpness will be better because of IS...

Cool Shawn!  Does the 7D have a lens interlock to prevent the use of the lens at f8 like the older lenses and cameras with a 1.4 multiplier?  I have a 40D and with my old 400 f5.6 I use a tamron 1.4 to get 560mm f8 and still have the autofocus function.  Supposedly not with a canon 1.4 multiplier.

That lens is going to be awesome working at f8 and 560mm if the autofocus functions with a 4 stop stabilizer!

[popeshawnpaul]

How sharp is that version II of the 100-400 Canon at 400mm wide open compared to the version I ?  I'm familiar with the version I.  I have a 400mm f5.6 but a new 100-400 would be nice if it beats the old version?

Looking forward to the stellar photography that will come with this trip.

Version 2 kicks ass.  The IS on it is also great.  Much sharper than the old version at 400mm.  I suspect optically it's near the 400 F5.6L but the real world sharpness will be better because of IS...

Cool Shawn!  Does the 7D have a lens interlock to prevent the use of the lens at f8 like the older lenses and cameras with a 1.4 multiplier?  I have a 40D and with my old 400 f5.6 I use a tamron 1.4 to get 560mm f8 and still have the autofocus function.  Supposedly not with a canon 1.4 multiplier.

That lens is going to be awesome working at f8 and 560mm if the autofocus functions with a 4 stop stabilizer!

It will shoot with the 1.4 or 2x.  I have not tried it yet, however.  I'll test that out and bring them both but maybe not in my final pack... 

[Ripper]

Way to go Pope, I can't wait to see your pic's. I will definitely be watching this thread.

[The Weazle]

Tagging along.

[popeshawnpaul]

After an exhaustive backpack research session and purchase, I received my Mystery Ranch Metcalf today.  Great looking pack and will replace the one that got ruined after it was dropped in my motor oil pan and soaked up about 12 quarts over the course of days.  In the trash it went after multiple attempts to get the oil out...   

Ordered a baselayer set of Kuiu merino 210's.  I have a set of synthetics but really don't want to stink too bad after a few days.  REI's merino is just so expensive and I'm not sure you get better.  Borrowed my dad's 1000 yard rangefinder as mine is old, bulky, and heavy.  Hoping my Vortex 10x42's come in from being serviced before the hunt.  Gearing up is kind of fun replacing old gear.  Wondering how I'm going to carry my camera and 100-400.  I kind of want it out to grab pictures quick and don't want it in the pack.  Hard to carry it around your neck and have binoculars there.

More things on the list to get:

Kuiu Yukon rain gear
Another merino or synthetic base layer
gloves
beanie
climbing poles
maybe replace my old heavy sleeping bag

[arrowflinger]

Can't wait to see the adventure unfold. Good luck Pope. Tagging along.

[quadrafire]

Pope the Black Rapid strap (for your camera)  works pretty well with a pack and binos. It hangs to the right side. Something to think about

[huntnphool]

If your binocs are not back by then, you can take mine, they are in Africa right now but will be back this weekend.😉

[coachcw]

yeah if you want to use my 10x42 lieca range finding binos your welcome too.

[jackelope]

I really like the KUIU guide gloves, Pope.

[Netminder01]

tag

[popeshawnpaul]

Pope the Black Rapid strap (for your camera)  works pretty well with a pack and binos. It hangs to the right side. Something to think about

I have that strap and use it often.  It does tend to bounce around a lot when hiking with it though.  Maybe if I tighten it up or something...

[KNOPHISH]

I'm 52 & in pretty much the same boat, over 30 years putting if for draws & time to step up. Been on moose & goat hunts but no sheep. I leave for AK on Aug 16th. I'm in my best shape since I was 20. never went to the gym just scouted & hiked & hunted. But now it's 2-3 days a week. I don't want to be the guy who can't hike 10 miles a day with a pack for a week or more. Been thinking about this & preparing for over a year & it sure came fast. Good luck!

Pretty awesome. Going dall sheep hunting!!

Details!!!!!!

Sorry Falcon I missed this & I'll probably start my own thread on return. Plus I got no camera skills like Pope. heh heh. Going with Max 2nd season & am going to hunt hard. 1 month to go woo woo.