This is the first instalment in a 3 part series of rifle scope 101 articles. Through this series we will cover everything there is to know about rifle scopes including understanding the importance of spending on a quality rifle scope and what each part is and used for, mounting a scope, mechanical zero, lapping, bore-sighting, windage, elevation, …
Scopes 101 Part 1: Understanding Rifle Scopes and Parts Read More »
When it comes to hunting, most people think about deer, elk, pheasant, etc., hunting. Not many think about another necessary hunting: predator hunting. One species stands out in my mind above all else in the U.S.- coyote hunting. Coyotes are a huge nuisance, and believe it or not, many people actively hunt them on a …
Known to be the second fastest land mammal in the world, the pronghorn of North America is a challenge to hunt, to say the least. The meat is good tasting, somewhat similar to both venison and goat. The more a hunter knows about it, the more likely they will be to be able to put …
Getting your bear isn’t the end of the process, since it is hoped that serious hunters don’t simply desire to kill something for the sake of killing it. As it happens, there isn’t a lot of a bear that isn’t usable in some way. Properly cared for and aged, the meat is tasty. Bear pelts …
There are some really great reasons to use a tree stand during a hunt, but not all stands are designed for the same situations. I am going to cover the basic types and their best placement and location. These devices are great because they give you a view from 15 to 30 feet off the …
Are you moose hunting for the first time or want to increase your chances of bagging one? The first step is to learn a little bit about the animal. For ultimate success, a hunter should gain an understanding about the animal they are hunting before they ever leave the comfort of home, regardless of the …
Late in the year when the nights start getting cool and the days are still warm, bears are often easiest to hunt, if you know how. The primary reason that this is a great time for bear hunting is that the behavior of the bears usually changes. The change is both normal and necessary. Behavioral …
There is one person in every group that makes the rest of the group jealous. No, it’s not the person that can afford all the newest gadgets and the best firearms. It’s the person that can hit the target each and every time, no matter what adversity they are presented with. This person can pick …
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Hunter Using Marksmanship Principles Read More »
There are several things that are important for successfully bringing down both large and small game. Naturally, a hunter wants to have a good rifle (or a good handgun, if that is what they are using for the hunt). However, having a great rifle, scope and the best ammunition isn’t going to be all that helpful …
Importance of Sighting In a Scope and Open Sights Read More »
Suppose I was to tell you that you can go from shooting a grouse to eating it in just a half hour to an hour. As surprising as it might be, it isn’t just possible, it is likely, if you know how. Roughed grouse, sage grouse and blue grouse are common over much of North …
