muck boots alpha pursuit review

Waterproof Wonder From Muck Boots? | The Alpha Pursuit Review

I have always thought and even made mention before to other people that if someone could come up with a hiking boot a hunting boot that’s waterproof and had a waterproof upper that wasn’t neoprene on the outside, that was also flexible and comfortable, that the boot could do really well.

Well, I think that boot is finally here… it’s the Alpha Pursuit from the Muck Boot Company!

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Alpha Pursuit Boots From Muck | A Closer Look

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THE PINNACLE OF MUCKPROOF PURSUIT BOOTS Featuring Realtree� APX camo, the new Alpha Pursuit boot is built for high endurance pursuit and all terrain adventure. 100% waterproof, 100% MUCKPROOF, the lace up construction provides a tailored fit while the Muckskin overlays gives additional protection without adding unnecessary weight. The notched heel collar eliminates Achilles fatigue, and the rubber heel reinforcement keeps your feet always protected. The midsole is made from BioLite, a top-level, lightweight foam, as well as an aggressive rubber outsole for better traction and debris dispersion.



Final Thoughts On The Alpha Pursuit

It’s hard to come up with something that’s really new in the boot category. However, the Muck Boot Company has done it with the Alpha Pursuit boots. They are extremely comfortable (thanks to the memory foam and soft outer shell), versatile, and of course, 100% Muck-Proof! We would definitely recommend these boots.

Enjoy God’s creation outdoors!

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Quiver-Worthy? | Muzzy Trocar Ti 100 Broadheads Review

You can’t have too many broadhead tests. So, I’ve got another broadhead that I tested that I want to share with you… it’s a classic head with a twist. It’s the Muzzy Trocar TI 100 grain.

The Muzzy Trocar Ti 100 Grain Broadhead Up Close

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Another neat thing is that you have a choice of whether you want the blades to rotate left or right by changing the offset. Now, you want to make sure, just like with a single bevel head, (though this is a double bevel head), that the blade offset matches your fletching. So, for example, if you have a right helical or right offset fletching, then you’d want to be sure you put the blades in the right rotation position. And, vice-versa if you have a left helical or left offset fletching.

For resharpening, I would use the Stay Sharp Guide Replaceable Blade Kit. That works really well with broadheads like this.

I was really eager to put this head to the test and see how it performed. So, let’s see how it fared in the various tests…


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Flight Forgiveness Test  

For the flight forgiveness test, I shot one field point and then one broadhead, at 30 yards, out of a Killer Instinct SWAT X1 Crossbow, with a 675 grain Bishop Bolt, at 300 feet per second.

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Edge Test #1: Initial Sharpness Test

In this test, I checked how many grams of force it took to to cut copolymer wire.

Muzzy Trocar Ti initial sharpness test

Penetration Test #1: Ballistic Gel and MDF

In this first penetration test, I , shot the head into ballistic gel, fronted by 2/3″ Rubber Foam Mat and 1/2″ 1/2″ MDF.

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Edge Test #2: Edge Retention

In this test, I checked the sharpness of the blades after penetration test #1.

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Penetration Test #2: Layered Cardboard

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Durability Test #1: 3 shots Into 1/2″ MDF

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Durability Test #2: Two Shots Into 22 Gauge Steel Plate

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Retention Test: Clear Ballistics FBI Gel

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Durability Test #3: One Shot At Cinder Block

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Final Thoughts On Muzzy Trocar Ti Broadhead

So what do you think about the Muzzy Trocar Ti in 100 grains?

Man, there’s a lot of great strengths to this broadhead. It performed well in a lot of different areas, including cut size, blades, and the ability to change the rotation of the blades. Additionally, I love that rotation of the offset blades, the ferrule, and chiseled tip.

But man, I’m concerned about that retention system. When all the blades came out, that was a shocker to me.

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Maybe I got a bad batch or something, but that’s just something to keep in mind before you use them. I know shooting them in the steel plate, that’s a pretty big shock, but still, most fixed blade heads breeze through that like butter.

I hope you enjoyed this review. Be sure to check out all the other broadhead reviews.  

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A Lace-Up Winner? | The Rocky Trophy Series Outdoor Boot Review

Hunting and hiking outdoors is not only fun… it can be messy!

So, wearing a boot that can hold up to the elements, protect your feet and still be comfortable is of paramount importance.

We set out to find out if the Trophy Series Outdoor Boot from the Rocky Boot company fit the bill…

Why We Reviewed This Boot

Rocky Trophy Series waterproof outdoor boot review

First, let’s give you a little bit of background about why we reviewed this particular boot. We actually did a review of the Rocky Trophy Series Tall Hunting Boot. In that review, we tested the Trophy Series Tall in more of a deer scouting situation where we were doing work in the woods, getting ready for deer season.

We were going through creeks and streams, testing the waterproof construction of that particular boot and what we found is it did well on all of those. But, what was so surprising was just how comfortable it was. So, we attribute that to the memory foam footbed (more on that below).

So, when we found out that they made a lace-up outdoor boot version of that particular construction, we knew that we wanted to try it!



Rocky Boot Trophy Series Outdoor Boot Close Up

The Trophy Series Outdoor Boot from the Rock Boot Company is a lace-up boot that has Rocky Waterproof (RWP) construction that they say ensures the highest level of waterproof protection while maintaining breathability.




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Rocky Trophy Series Waterproof Outdoor Boot

Rocky Trophy Series Waterproof Outdoor Boot

The Rocky� Trophy Series Hiking Boot will be your next prized footwear. This rugged lace-up boot built on a durable multi-terrain rubber outsole provides comfort and performance through back country trails and creek crossings keeping you dry and protected when it�s needed most. Built with waterproof full grain leather with nylon ripstop and our Guaranteed Rocky� Waterproof Construction to allow for the environment to lead your path. A light & flexible cement construction combined with our Rocky� Air-Port Lite� sponge PU footbed with memory foam ensures all day comfort.



What We Learned After Reviewing The Rocky Trophy Series Outdoor Boot

So, here’s what we found…

We took the Trophy Series Outdoor Boot all through the woods, through water, as well as up steep creekbanks to test the traction.

Surprise, surprise… it is just as comfortable it not more comfortable than the Trophy Series Tall version that we had reviewed, and it’s nice leather as well. The memory foam footbed is a gamechanger. It’s just so comfortable, it not only protects your feet, but it makes it an option for casual wearing as well.

It also seemed very true to size. I wear a 12. I ordered 12. It fit perfectly.

The Rocky Waterproof construction also kept our feet dry. And, it is so comfortable!



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But, the one big thing that I came away with from this particular review, is that I will be wearing this boot not only out in the woods… but, all the time! It’s just so comfortable that, not only can you hike in it and be comfortable and stay dry, but you also can just wear it around town doing different things. You can wear it doing yard work as well.

We do definitely recommend this boot.