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How to Load a Pack for a Backcountry Hunt

Backpack hunting is a great way to access areas with less pressure. Hunting off your back is both a freeing but also challenging way to hunt. An important aspect of backpack hunting is to load your pack properly to ensure your gear doesn’t wear you out over the course of a long hunt. Here are […]

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Rifles

The Best Rifle Stock Materials

There are hundreds of different stocks available both as factory offerings and on the aftermarket. These stocks are made of a myriad of different materials and configurations. Each material has benefits and drawbacks which make it more or less suited for different applications. Today I’ll break down the different common stock materials and their attributes. […]

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Wiser Precision Ridge Warden Tripod Head Review

For years tripods came in two types: pan heads and ball heads. Each came with their tradeoffs. Pan heads are optimal for glassing, allowing for easy gridding so no spot is missed. Ball heads on the other hand are ideal for shooting off of. This is because unlike a pan head, it is easy to […]

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Rifles

Stock Design – Precision vs Traditional

Over the course of history stock design has been constantly evolving to match the equipment of the day. Modern hunting stocks are available in a number of formats. Stock design is always a tradeoff, balancing handling, shooting ergonomics, and weight. Traditional designs favour fast pointing, easy carrying, and light weight. New age stock designs focus […]