Northern RifleMy thoughts on different often debated firearms topics
For most hunters, the ultimate prize from the hunt is a harvest of quality meat. Game meat is leaner and healthier than factory farmed meat. Also, there is a satisfaction that comes from a connection with one’s food. Surprisingly, the number one complaint I hear from non-hunters is that blank (insert venison/moose/elk/bear/pterodactyl) is too gamey. […]
There’s no way around it, hunting is a gear intensive hobby. Last article we covered off some of the necessary gear for front country hunting. In addition, we took a look at some other pieces of gear that while not stricly required to get in the field are certainly useful. Today we are going to […]
The world of hunting is full of gear heads who love to debate the merits of each minute detail of their equipment. I am guilty of this myself. However, while entertaining and thought-provoking, this can create a confusion for those getting into the sport. Expensive gear can seem like an insurmountable barrier to entry for […]
In the last few years many hunters have begun incorporating former combat rifle features into their hunting gear. For example, modern sporting rifles have become popular for their low recoil and fast followups. Picatinny rails are commonplace and rifles like the Sig Sauer Cross feature pistol grips. One potential cross over that isn’t as commonplace […]
If one is a firearms enthusiast for long enough, it is almost inevitable that they will eventually reload. Hunters, however, have a very specific use case that doesn’t necessarily include high volume round counts that drive recreational shooters towards hand loading. Still, many hunters find a lot of value in taking their carefully crafted ammunition […]
Optic shopping can be incredibly confusing. There are all sorts of numbers and specifications and potential features, in addition to the subjective quality of the glass. This can make purchasing a scope that will pair well with a new rifle fairly challenging. Much like your rifle, picking an optic is a function of the intended purpose of the […]
Rifles come in all shapes an sizes from lightweight mountain rifles to heavy F-class target guns. Just like the rifles they come on, barrels come in different profiles, materials, and lengths. Quality barrel selection is the most consistent way to get a rifle to shoot well. Consider this a breakdown of the basics in understanding […]
In hunting, oftentimes we fixate on the exciting pieces of gear. Rifles get the bulk of the attention, and certainly, without them not much hunting would happen. But there are other pieces of gear that are almost as essential to a hunt that go unmentioned. Unlike your rifle, their is one piece of gear that […]
I hear a lot every year about people planning blacktail trips to hunt Coastal Alaska on the popular Prince of Wales and Kodiak Islands. Furthermore, the Northern BC Coastal Mountain range is excellent mountain hunting country. An abundance in mountain goats and Dall Sheep fill this remote northern mountain range. For hunters unfamiliar with coastal […]
All over the internet there are discussions about which cartridges are best for which animals and what styles of hunts. Oftentimes people will devote hours of research picking the perfect cartridge, only to buy the cheapest box of ammo at their outfitter. This is asinine because out of all the pounds of equipment that hunters […]