With the popularity of long range shooting growing, more and more scopes on the market are first focal plane. As more rugged first focal plane optics hit the market it raises the question: Should hunters use first focal plane optics in the field? There are pros and cons to the FFP vs SFP debate and […]
Category: Philosophy
My thoughts on different often debated firearms topics
Browse through shooting forums and you will see claims of incredible accuracy from a wide assortment of firearms. Typically, these claims say that the rifle is a “X-MOA” gun. Bonus points are awarded if it shoots a certain level of precision “all day long” especially “if I do my part”. However, this claim tells us […]
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2022 Spring Bear Recap
With the 2022 spring bear season finally over I wanted to reflect on some of the lessons learned. I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time in the field and see a lot of bears. Spring bear hunting is one of my favorite times of year to be in the field. Additionally, I […]
People start reloading for benign reasons. The most common reason to get into reloading is access to higher quality ammo at a lower cost. However, as soon as confidence builds the temptation is there. Soon enough you are chasing velocities and trying to see just how fast you can push a given cartridge. During one […]
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Fundamentals of Marksmanship
The number of shooting sports and applications is absolutely dizzying. At first glance an IPSC champion has very little in common with a big game hunter. However, at its most fundamental core all shooters want one thing: to hit their target. The four fundamentals of marksmanship transcend shooting disciplines and apply in one facet or […]
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Why The 308 Winchester Sucks
Every year when ammunition manufacturers publish the list of the best selling cartridges the top slots are no surprise. Number one, likely driven in part by the sport shooting crowd, is the 223 Remington. Number two, almost without fail, is the 308 Winchester. It is true that the 308 Winchester is extremely popular. But the […]
The Mauser 98 is a classic design that many consider the premier action for a dangerous game rifle. The large extractor and mechanical ejector combine to make an outstandingly rugged and reliable firearm. Since it’s inception in 1898 there have been a myriad of variations upon Mausers designs. One of the better versions came out […]
So you have decided to start reloading for your hunting rifle. What do you actually need to do it? Reloading is an equipment intensive hobby. There is a limitless number of gadgets and doo-hickies for each process. When I started reloading, it was hard to figure out what you actually need and what was extraneous. […]
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Best Cartridges for Black Bears
Last week we talked about some of the tactics that can be used spot and stalk hunting bears in the spring. Using your tactics and hunting skills are the most important part of a successful hunt. That said, it would be remiss not to give some thought to selecting the right cartridge for the task. […]
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Spot and Stalk Spring Bear Hunting
Spring is an exciting time. The snow finally melts, making access easier for much of the backcountry. For hunters, spring also means the first big game hunt of the year. Many provinces and states have a spring black bear season starting somewhere around April and running through to June. In my home of British Columbia, […]