Northern RifleMy thoughts on different often debated firearms topics
The number of riflescopes on the market is absolutely staggering. Each scope comes with strengths and drawbacks depending on the style of hunt. While most scopes can be pressed into service on a wide variety of hunts, scopes are designed with a specific shooting system in mind. Below we break down the three main systems […]
There are a lot of different styles of hunting trip available. What type of trip is best for you depends on your gear, fitness, and anticipated hunting tactics. Most importantly, the types of hunting shelters you choose has the largest determinant on the hunting experience. Wall tents, tipis, traditional tents and bivouac systems all have […]
Across most of North America the mountain goat hunting is an exclusive trip and difficult-to-draw tag. This means that for most people their first mountain goat tag is also their last. I’ve been fortunate enough to live in British Columbia where I get to hunt goats every year. Below are some tips to make sure […]
Hunters and gun afficionados obsess over that accuracy of their rifle systems. In a world full of high power scopes and sub MOA guarantees chasing smaller groups is intoxicating. Despite the prevalence of affordable, ultra precise rifle systems hunters still miss all the time when it counts. While there are many reasons for this, one […]
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 […]