You can tell looking that they are not Pelican. Some sort of difference in the plastic. Otherwise they function just as for me. If you peeled the stickers off nobody would probably ever notice any difference.
Shootin bags... what you'ns filling yours with? Looking at some stuff called shooter's choice (rubber pellets) but am also entertaining... pinto beans? Previously have used the little craft beads but they were 'expensive' relatively speaking. I made some with sand a long time ago. Double bagged but the fine particles still came through and the bag left a dust outline wherever you sat it (just some random cotton/canvass bags I scavenged).
Denim jean material and plastic pellets from an injection moulding company. Product type was contaminated and they were throwing it out. Several family members made them.
So I learned that fake corn kernals are a thing. lol For cornhole bags. I did order a couple new bags off of fleabay yesterday. I think I may use the pellets in one and try beans in the other to see which I prefer. Rice is also suggested but users report that it starts to break down after some handling and use. Plus it will for sure draw moisture. I think the beans will be more resistant based on soak time for cook prep. I don't shoot in the rain if I can help it.
Have a new scope on the way. As always I jumped feet first into the optics rabbit hole before making a decision. Was set on my standard which is now Sightron S1, formerly was Nikon pro staff before they took their ball home. So I'm perusing around looking for options and sales and whatnot (driving myself insane) and stumble upon a new to me company. Tract Optics. So the former National Manager of Nikon USA and another man partnered up and started this company. The low end stuff like I buy is made in Phillipines same as my Sightrons and Nikons were. Their high end stuff is made by L.O.W. with Schott glass...about as good as it gets IMO. They are setup as a direct buy company without distribution to keep end user costs down. Looks like they offer a ballistics app like Nikon also. Saw some very good opinions about the clarity from those who have already purchased. Will report back on it. If you have ever wanted to try out a Sightron, now is a good time to do it and this is a great place to buy them from. Call and ask for Neil or Doug. If you get Neil, ask him about almost becoming a Rock Star and you will hear an interesting story. lol I may yet grab a duplex 12 power just because of the stupid low price. (if you call and are interested in something *not already on sale, they can wiggle a little bit) Sightron Store | Camera Land NY
Quick story about Tract... When I placed the order for that scope I continued to look around their website and saw that they had hats. I liked one so I decided to try to add it to my order. I sent off a nicely worded email as I always do. (part of me is already 'testing' them to see if their CS is flexible enough to accomodate) They cost $24. Recieved an email back the following day...(I had asked for stickers if the hat was not able to be added) And so there you have it folks. This is the kind of stuff that I look for in a company to spend my money with. The cost of the hat is moot to me and to Jon, but that's not the point. I replied and thanked Jon for his kindness.
