Northern RifleMy thoughts on different often debated firearms topics
Browsing through my safe there are many rifles, and it is a luxury to have the perfect weapon for each hunt. However, hunting gear is expensive and those starting out are often looking for versatility instead of specialization. This made me think – if I could only own a single hunting rifle, what would it […]
What is new is old and what is old is new again. Because of the developments in laser rangefinders, people are shooting farther. This has led to the release of new cartridges at a rate that hasn’t been seen since the 1960’s. What many don’t realize is that these new cartridges are simply redesigns of […]
Range, velocity, and ballistic coefficient. If you know these three pieces of information you accounting for bullet drop is essentially effortless. For decades, this was a complicated system of guess and check. Nowadays, the BC is listed on the box, and chronographs and rangefinders are cheaper and more accurate than ever. Some of the most […]
At some point most hunters will find themselves in need of a storage solution for their firearms. Safe firearm storage is vitally important. For larger collections a safe is much more convenient than a host of trigger locks with different keys or combos. Many avid enthusiasts find a purpose-built gun room is a wonderful solution. […]
For several years now, there has been the Kraft Drill originally posted on SnipersHide by Chris Way. The purpose of the drill is to gather data from how people shoot in various supported positions. However, the drill does have value as an analytical tool. Shooting from different supported positions is relevant to practical field shooting […]
Today, most new hunting rifles do not ship with iron sights. However, mounting a scope on a rifle is daunting if you have never done it before. Temptingly, many gun shops will offer to mount the scope on your rifle for you after the purchase. This is a bad idea! Usually, these mounting jobs will […]
Most hunting rifle reviews focus on accuracy. Candidly, this is what most rifle buyers are most interested in. However, in the field reliability costs hunters far more opportunity than accuracy. Surprisingly to some, the rifle’s magazine is often the most integral component to the reliability of the firearm. With that in mind, this article breaks […]
Growing up, I learned most of my outdoor savvy from my uncle. While not a hunter, he had a wealth of knowledge from paddling, hiking, camping, and climbing his way through the Pacific Northwest. A central tenets of his was to always have a knife, lighter, and a headlamp on your person. This golden rule […]
With 2022 in the rearview mirror its time to reflect on some of the gear choices. This year involved a wide array of different hunts. Terrain ranged from rocky mountain tops to lowland swamps to old growth rainforest. While each piece of kit may not apply to every single type of hunt, this list is […]
Getting started hunting is an incredibly steep learning curve, especially for the adult-onset hunter. My family did not have any serious hunters growing up, and learning how to hunt without a mentor was daunting. However, living in the digital age there are more online resources than ever to help the new hunter improve on their […]