New Life for Old War Horses Hunters have used military surplus rifles for over a century and a half. They are rugged, affordable, and available. Retired military guns are often dumped on the civilian market in waves after major conflicts,…
Spring turkey season will arrive before you know it. Now is the time to polish those turkey calling skills. Turkey calling is more art than science, but there is a logic to it–in the turkey’s mind. It’s not enough to…
Buying a used gun is more legalized gambling than a simple financial transaction. Do it right, and you’ll have gun to cherish for a lifetime. Do it wrong, and you’ll kick yourself for years. “How could I have been so…
Tracking wounded animals without snow on the ground is difficult, sometimes near impossible. Here’s how you can improve your odds. This simple trick with a common household chemical will help you find a thin blood trail. Let’s have a look.…
AR platform rifles (the M-16’s civilian version) are now the most popular rifle in America, like it or not. Well over five million are owned nationwide, and they comprise the fastest selling, and fastest growing, segment in the firearms market…
All too many shooters fixate on bullet drop: how far the bullet hits below line of sight at a given range. This is important, but just as important is the effect the wind has on your bullet. Bullets are not…
Are premium hunting bullets worth the extra expense? Premium bullets just do a better job than low-budget bullets. They offer the hunter three distinct advantages: higher ballistic coefficients, more accuracy, and greater terminal performance on game. Low Budget, Low Performance…
Pronghorn. Say the word and hunters think 800 yard shots, precision bench rest rifles, and endless, wind swept prairie. Yes, many speed goats are taken at longer ranges, but if you try just a little and apply some old-school techniques…
Ever wish you had a handy little carbine you could take into the backcountry in your pack? Light, easy to shoot, and versatile? Looks like Ruger may have your gun. The innovative company has just introduced its PC Carbine. No,…
You’ll never forget this heart-stopper video. This is why I always treat moose as dangerous game. They are unpredictable, and during the rut, aggressive. Not to mention ill-tempered cow moose when their calves are nearby. If you hunt in moose…