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Dan Adler
Guide • Arizona
Dan Adler
Guide • Arizona

Diamond Outfitters Firearms Equipment List

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Hunting in the Western half of North America presents its own set of challenges, especially when chasing mature bucks, bulls, and rams. A client who arrives in our camps without the proper equipment is dramatically handicapping the success and enjoyment of their hunt. To prevent this, we have created the ideal equipment list for firearms hunters. This list will not only cover the Western half of North America but is the same list our outfitter uses for all international mountain hunts. If you have questions about this list, give me a call.

Thank you for your business and trust.
- Dan Adler

May contain sponsored links*

Optics

This is the most important aspect of your hunt--optics includes not only binoculars and spotting scopes but also of critical importance is your choice in rifle scopes.

Binos

Swarovski15x56 SLC

Spotting Scope

Swarovski BTX Eyepiece Module
Swarovski Modular Objective
The 65mm is great to use for packing while the 95mm really excels while glassing over open landscapes and pushing those dawn and dusk light constraints.
Manfrotto 290 Xtra Carbon Fiber Tripod

Range Finder

7x24 Rangemaster CRF 2400-R Laser Rangefinder

Optic Adapter

Universal 'Lollipop' Phone Case
Swarovski BTX Optic Adapter

Backpacks & Gear

Most backpacks are not designed for Western big game hunting or international mountain hunting. We have listed a few of our favorites below.

Backpacks

Beartooth 80
MRK 3

Knives

Havalon Piranta-Edge

Hydration

CamelBak 3-Liter Water Reservoir
Any Camelback that fits your pack will work.

Lights

HM65R Rechargeable Headlamp
TK16 V2.0 Tactical Flashlight

GPS/ Safety

Elite Hunt Membership
SPOT X with Bluetooth 2-Way Satellite Messenger
MyFAK Mini

Game Bags

Argali Large Game M.O.B. Pack

Accessories

Extra Durable Moleskin
Sawyer Stay Put Bonding Base SPF 30 Sunscreen - 4 oz Bottle

Camping Equipment

Cross Canyon Tent
XKG Summit 0 Degree Mummy Bag
Insulated Static V Recon
Carbonlite Pro (Pair)

Clothing

Baselayers

Kryptek Hoplite Merino Wool 1/4 Zip Base Layer
Kryptek Hoplite 2 Midweight Merino Wool Bottoms

Insulation/ Midlayers

Kryptek Super Quiet Soft Shell

Outerwear/ Jackets

Kryptek Aegis Extreme Highlander Jacket

Pants

Kryptek Valhalla

Rain Gear

Kryptek Jupiter Jacket
Kryptek Jupiter Waterproof, Breathable Pant

Footwear

GUIDE ULTRA NI

Gloves

LEATHER SHOOTING GLOVE

Firearms

Rifle Equipment

The Best of the West Rifles
Preferred rifles- 6.5 PRC, 7mm, or 300PRC.
Huskemaw 5-20x50 Tactical Hunter LR Riflescope
For 6.5 PRC/ 7mm.
Huskemaw Tactical 5-30×56 Riflescope
300 PRC and calibers above.
SKB iSeries Single Rifle Case
If flying or transporting a rifle.

Muzzleloader Equipment

The Best of the West Muzzleloader
Huskemaw Blue Diamond 4-16x42 Riflescope
Huskemaw Blue Diamond 5-20x50 Riflescope
Dan Adler
Guide • Arizona
*NOTE: The links to purchase certain products I recommend in this gear list may result in me being paid a small commission. I appreciate your support!