MEATEATER - Dialing In Your Kit for 2023 - MDT Mentions

MEATEATER - Dialing In Your Kit for 2023 - MDT Mentions

MeatEater is a hunting series hosted by Steven Rinella that has become incredibly popular among hunters, outdoor enthusiasts, and foodies. The show is unique in that it focuses on the hunting and fishing aspects of the outdoor experience and the cooking and preparation of wild game. Steven Rinella and his team travel to some of the most beautiful places in the world to pursue a wide range of game species. Steven Rinella has become a cultural leader, uniting people from all walks of life and inspiring countless people to get outside and embrace the joys of hunting, fishing, and cooking wild game.

MeatEater

MeatEater recently released a video where Steven was sorting out gear from the Fall hunting season and getting ready for the 2023 hunting season. Steven starts the video lamenting a lost pair of First Light Alpine gloves while hunting deer in the deserts of Sonora, Mexico. Steven then talks about his First Light Catalyst Soft Shell jacket and then discusses two rifles he is particularly fond of, his kids Sig Cross chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, and his personal Weatherby Mk V mounted in an MDT HNT26 carbon fiber chassis system. Both rifles feature a Vortex optic and an ARCA rail for quickly attaching to a tripod. Steven also goes over his FHF sling, magnetic equipment pouches for rangefinders and binoculars, and some lightweight, noise-proof stash bags.

ABOUT STEVEN RINELLA

Steven Rinella is an accomplished writer, television personality, and outdoorsman who has become a leading voice in hunting, fishing, and conservation. Born in Twin Lake, Michigan, Rinella has spent much of his life exploring the natural world and advocating for responsible stewardship. He is best known for his work as the host of the popular television series MeatEater, which takes viewers on exciting hunting and fishing adventures while promoting a deeper understanding of the natural world and the role of responsible hunting and fishing in conservation. Through his writing, speaking engagements, and media appearances, Rinella has inspired countless people to connect with nature and become advocates for the protection of our natural resources.

Steven Rinella

THE MDT HNT26

The MDT HNT26 is a game changer for hunters who need a high-quality lightweight rifle chassis system that will endure the rigors of backcountry hunting. At 26 ounces, the MDT HNT26 is the lightest chassis on the market. A folding stock and ARCA option make this Chassis System easy to carry and quickly deploy.

The MDT HNT26 is an incredibly versatile chassis system.

HUNTING RESOURCES FROM MDT

Check out MeatEater. Click here for more information about the MDT HNT26 Chassis System. 

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