Most hunters know there are bolt-action rifles and lever-actions rifle and autoloading rifles. A few even remember pump action rifles and break actions and even falling block actions! But how does each work?
Which hunting rifle is best for you? Here’s how the various actions work Read More »
When it comes to deer hunting rifles, many hunters fall into one of two categories: 1. Give me the best and hang the cost. And 2. The cheaper the better.
This piece is for the cheaper/better crowd. OK, let’s soften the blow here. We don’t mean cheap so much as affordable while still being functional. And accuracy counts as part of functional.
The best deer hunting rifles for less than $700 Read More »
If you plan to live a hunter’s life, you’ll need to invest in some gear. But not too much!
As Americans, we are inundated with gadgets. If legs, arms, hands, and eyes can do it, a new gadget can do it better. Well, maybe, but each new “tool” adds to your load. And confusion. Focus on these key items to build an all-around hunting lifestyle.
Top 10 (plus one) lifetime gear investments you can make as a hunter Read More »
Too many adventures and too little time.
That (plus too little money, perhaps?) is the outdoorsman’s challenge. But there are ways for you to fill your wish list bucket. Let’s cover them plus some of the wild adventures you might want to consider.
From Alaska to Africa: Bucket list hunting adventures to target for 2026 and beyond Read More »
Most hunters do not need crutches, but they can shoot more precisely if they use them.
We’re not talking about crutches under your arm pits, but your rifle’s stock. Crutches, better known as “shooting sticks” are the best compromise between a sandbag on a concrete shooting bench and nothing at all. But which shooting sticks are best? Let’s investigate some options and figure it out.
Interested in using shooting sticks this hunting season? You’ve got options Read More »
The problem with identifying the best bullet for white-tailed deer hunting is … getting everyone to agree on it!
One man’s best is another’s worst. I’ve heard just about every bullet ever flung at whitetails described as the best ever and the worst ever. So how does a new deer hunter make a choice?
Speed, weight, and design: Identifying the best modern bullets for hunting whitetails Read More »
The best rifle cartridge ever created for taking small game is the .22 rimfire.
From CB Caps to Long Rifle, all .22 rimfire ammo is “the bomb” for squirrels, cottontails, snowshoe hares, and even jackrabbits and groundhogs. But, there are other options. Allow me to rank them by my preference. Then you decide.
Big options for small game hunting rounds Read More »
Long-range target shooting is heady sport. Thousands of shooters would love to indulge… if only they could afford one of those big scopes.
Well, maybe you can. I’m not going to promise every “cheap” scope is perfect, adequate, or junk, but I will give you some tips on shaving the price you pay for your long-range wonder scope.
Seven ways to save some cash on your long-range scope setup Read More »
The .308 Winchester rifle cartridge was unleashed on the public in 1952. Just three years later it morphed into the .243 Winchester. And the race was on.
As most know, the .308 Winchester emerged from military trials as they searched for a more efficient battle rifle/cartridge than the M1 Garand and .30-06. Winchester was in on the search and figured, even if the military did not adopt the shortened .30-06 they’d created, hunters and target shooters might. Good move.
The evolution of the amazing .308 family of hunting rounds Read More »
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