For most of us, hunting season has sadly come to an end. Now that we find ourselves in the lull after hunting season, and won’t be back out until shed hunting and scouting trips, now is as good a time as any to service and maintain your gear. Most manufacturers will recommend certain products to use with their items, but …
With the recent surge in new hunters and it being that special time of year again, I wanted to share some of the items I overlooked as a new hunter, but consider important, if not necessary now. Hunting can be an overwhelming adventure with oftentimes a steep learning curve. Don’t let that deter you from one of the most rewarding …
There is no doubt in my mind that hunting is one of the most incredible adventures that I ever imagined. It is also one of the most infuriating, scary, frustrating, and even grueling things that I have ever tried. I have only been hunting the mountains of Utah for 7 years, but in that time I have sustained blisters, blood, …
With recent times plaguing the factory ammunition supply and a surge in new gun owners, many have turned to handloading to fill their ammunition needs. While some might feel that as long as the round goes off without the gun blowing up is a successful handload, hopefully the majority are wanting to produce the highest quality handloads they are capable …
Every hunter wants to be successful. New hunters face a myriad of challenges, and often find very little information to help them as they get started in hunting. I did not come from a hunting family, but luckily my husband and his family were raised hunting. Here are 3 very important tips on how to get started on becoming a …
In a world full of cartridge bullies, why is it that you have to justify shooting a 30-06 Springfield, when that cartridge is the grandfather to everything we hold near and dear today. From mice, to moose, this cartridge has long been at the top of what people consider to be the caliber of choice. So much so that even …
We are currently living in the golden era of long-range rifles. With more and more companies producing top-shelf components and complete rifles, and an ever-changing caliber landscape that is constantly striving to hit harder farther, it is clear that long-range shooting is not only exploding in popularity, but is here for the long haul. With the increase in people shooting …
This is a question that gets asked a lot on forums for newer shooters and military enthusiasts. When applied to the historical record though not completely accurate; it is more situational dependent than anything else. Let’s discuss a few factors about this question and when a bolt action rifle should and shouldn’t be used. What is a sniper? According to …
Unconventional shooting positions are one of the most widely debated topics in both competition and the hunting realms. Some shooters blindly ignore the fact that they may ever need to shoot their rifle from something other than a bench while others practice shooting off of the most bizarre contraptions on a regular basis. But who is right?
This is a question we all struggle with from time to time, especially when we start a new rifle build. As always, the biggest factor that is going to dictate what reticle you use, is going to be your intended application. Not all reticles are created equal for all tasks, and a bush gun doesn’t need the same features as …