Northern RifleEvery 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 […]
In a world of space age polymers, carbon fiber, and CNC mills everything is getting lighter and more efficient. As much as we can all appreciate these new materials, sometimes older tools just have more soul. There is and will always be a certain panache to blued steel and hardwood. In fact, many consider 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 […]
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. […]
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, […]
The years long debate around the merits of controlled feed vs push feed actions is still alive and well. While the debate has likely been around much longer, it initially took off in 1965 when Winchester redesigned their model 70 to cut costs. Ever since then many shooters have firmly entrenched themselves in one camp […]
Riflescopes have become so ubiquitous that many rifles no longer ship with iron sights. Optics have slowly transitioned from fixed power tubes, to variable optics, to high-tech offerings. Modern long-range scopes feature exposed dials, parallax adjustments, Christmas tree reticles, and illumination. However, simple variable scopes like the Leupold VX-2 continue to dominate the marketplace. What […]
For a long time, I have wanted to build a custom rifle. Having a rifle that didn’t have any compromises in materials, design, or appearance was really appealing. However, these custom rifles come with a high price tag. Furthermore, I also knew that in most hunting scenarios, the difference between a 1.5 MOA rifle and […]
There are many schools of thought on how to sight in a rifle. For some, a simple 100 yard zero is sufficient for all the shooting that they plan to do. Others learned from dad or grandpa to sight in a couple inches high at 100 yards to improve trajectory. While both these systems can […]
Have you ever typed in a question online and left more confused than when you started? As with many facets of firearms, rifle cleaning is a complicated and often divisive topic. Like religion, it seems like everyone has their own way of doing it and everyone else is going to ” “. In police academy […]