Northern RifleThe 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 […]
Long range shooting has gained popularity immensely over the past decade. Part of this is likely due to the development of laser range finders and ballistics solvers. This allows your average shooter to be able to accurately compensate for drop much farther than previously possible. Regardless of the cause, long distance is more popular than […]
Hunting in foot access only country is a gear intensive endeavour. By default, the backcountry hunter must be a jack of all trades. In addition to the role of hunter, onedoubles as a survivalist and a butcher. This amounts to heavy packs and long days. Considering the additional demands, it is imperative that the backcountry […]
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 […]
Jeff Cooper has left a his legacy on the gun industry. Most notably, he invented the modern handgun shooting technique. Another lasting impact is Cooper’s creation of the Scout Rifle concept. The Scout Rifle was outlined in the early 1980’s. This begs the question if the criteria for the rifle are still relevant today. Definition […]
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 […]