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!
Muck Boots tagline is, “For All That Lies Ahead.” Well, we wanted to see what lie ahead with the Alpha Pursuit boots, so we found out!
Alpha Pursuit Boots From Muck | A Closer Look
The Alpha Pursuit looked sharp coming out of the box…
They say this Notch right here helps with Achilles fatigue… where I come from that’s called, “ankle don’t feel good!”
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But, the Alpha Pursuit boots have a memory foam insole…
…and the soft, flexible shell is a game-changer as well, as most boots in this category tend to be stiff and inflexible. With these factors, in addition to the achilles cutout, and I’m just telling you, they are comfortable!
The tread on the Alpha Pursuit boots is rugged, yet the boot is still extremely “soft” to walk in, due to the memory foam insole.
So, as you’re walking through the woods, whether it be hiking or hunting, and navigating wet and rainy conditions, this boot performs fantastically!
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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.
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.
For all the performance testing of the Muzzy Trocar TI 100, I used my Elite Era compound bow. But, for the accuracy testing, I’m using this Killer Instinct SWAT X1 Crossbow, because it eliminates so much human error.
The Muzzy Trocar Ti 100 Grain Broadhead Up Close
Here’s a good look at this head. It’s just a nice, proven design. It has a lot of cool features. I’ll start with the materials.
It’s got a titanium ferrule, which is lighter than most steel and allows for putting weight into some other parts, even though this is just a 100-grain head.
It also has a nice chiseled tip, which I really like.
And it has a type of threaded retention collar, if you will (I believe it’s aluminum).
The blades are, of course, stainless steel and a stout 0.0408″ thick, so relatively thick blades there. The cutting diameter is 1.25″, even in this 100-grain model. So, the total cut is 1.875″.
Another cool thing about this head is that the blades are offset, meaning they don’t all just point toward the center of the ferrule. They’re a little offset. What that does is that it creates a really nice rotation, both in flight, as well as within a medium or animal, to make an even more wicked wound channel.
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.
The Trocar got the 9-ring.
Edge Test #1: Initial Sharpness Test
In this test, I checked how many grams of force it took to to cut copolymer wire.
It took 132 grams of force to cut through the wire, which is a 10 on a 10-point scale, plus a bonus for going under the threshold of 200.
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.
It took an additional 57 grams of force to cut through the wire, which is an 8.86 on a 10-point scale.
Penetration Test #2: Layered Cardboard
It penetrated through 56 layers, which is an 8 on a 10-point scale.
Durability Test #1: 3 shots Into 1/2″ MDF
The head is in perfect shape after the 3 shots through the MDF.
Durability Test #2: Two Shots Into 22 Gauge Steel Plate
And here is the Muzzy Trocar Ti after just one shot through the steel plate. I didn’t shoot it a second time, because on the very first shot, all the blades came out. And, if you look closely at the base of the ferrule, you can see where the blades have made a little divot back into that retention collar that I feared was a weak point. And, indeed it was, because it backed up just enough to then fall out of the little locking mechanism at the top. So, that’s unfortunate. Now, it did make a nice hole, that you can see here. You can also see that rotation from the offset blades. But, it just lacked the durability to stay together.
Retention Test: Clear Ballistics FBI Gel
It rotated 90 degrees at 12″. Really good rotation.
Durability Test #3: One Shot At Cinder Block
Here is the head after all the durability testing. You saw that the blades all fell out in a steel plate, because this retention collar is just so soft. The blades backed in and cut into it, and then there was nothing to hold them in place. But, I went ahead and shot it into the cinder block like this, and you can see that the ferrule held up well.
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.
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.
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
So, why did we decide to review this boot? More on that below!
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!
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.
The Trophy Series Outdoor Boot is six inches in height and has light and flexible cement construction. It has got a durable multi-terrain rubber outsole as well as a Rocky® Air-Port Lite® Sponge PU Footbed with memory foam for extra comfort.
The Rocky Trophy Series Outdoor Boot is made of waterproof, full grain leather that provides comfort and performance for when you are traversing through backcountry trails and creek crossings, so that you stay dry and protected when you need it most.
It features a memory foam footbed as well as padding in the ankle area.
We set out to find out if the Rocky Boot Trophy Series Outdoor Boot was indeed a winner…
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!
One little thing that we would change about it, is that the laces are fairly thin. So, there’s a little bit of stretch and slippage. So, a heavier duty lace, one that’s thicker, grips a little better so that you don’t get the stretch-in and the slippage would be great. Of course, this is something you can easily add.
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.
