Northern RifleFor a long time, I have wanted to build a custom rifle. Having a rifle that didn’t have any compromises in materials, design, or appearance was really appealing. However, these custom rifles come with a high price tag. Furthermore, I also knew that in most hunting scenarios, the difference between a 1.5 MOA rifle and […]
Nowadays every service pistol seems to be some derivative of the Glock 17. Polymer framed striker fired pistols dominate the duty market and for good reason. They are light, reliable, and high capacity. However, not that long ago steel pistols reigned supreme. Back in the 1980’s and 1990’s law enforcement was transitioning from revolvers. Service […]
There are many schools of thought on how to sight in a rifle. For some, a simple 100 yard zero is sufficient for all the shooting that they plan to do. Others learned from dad or grandpa to sight in a couple inches high at 100 yards to improve trajectory. While both these systems can […]
Have you ever typed in a question online and left more confused than when you started? As with many facets of firearms, rifle cleaning is a complicated and often divisive topic. Like religion, it seems like everyone has their own way of doing it and everyone else is going to ” “. In police academy […]
Jeff Cooper has left a his legacy on the gun industry. Most notably, he invented the modern handgun shooting technique. Another lasting impact is Cooper’s creation of the Scout Rifle concept. The Scout Rifle was outlined in the early 1980’s. This begs the question if the criteria for the rifle are still relevant today. Definition […]
For most hunters, the ultimate prize from the hunt is a harvest of quality meat. Game meat is leaner and healthier than factory farmed meat. Also, there is a satisfaction that comes from a connection with one’s food. Surprisingly, the number one complaint I hear from non-hunters is that blank (insert venison/moose/elk/bear/pterodactyl) is too gamey. […]