Northern RifleMy thoughts on different often debated firearms topics
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 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 down […]
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 tenet 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 […]
Backpacking is an exceptional way to experience the outdoors. Whether it be for hunting or camping, putting in a few miles with a pack can drastically reduce the crowds. Additionally, it lets one access nature areas that are still preserved in their natural state, virtually untouched by man. Accessing these pristine wilderness areas can seem […]
Dedicated disciples of hunting cartridges defend their chambering of choice in hunting camp each year. However, many experienced sportsman will tell you that the bullet matters more than the cartridge. In actuality, the best results come from pairing a particular bullet with a cartridge well suited to maximize its strengths and minimize its downfalls. Both […]
Years ago, I enjoyed backpacking as well as being an avid hunter. Naturally, it wasn’t very long until these two passions combined. However, I found carrying heavy loads was not possible with a plastic internal framed pack. Searching for a solution, I switched to a inexpensive exterior frame pack. Unfortunately, while the external frame pack […]