Northern RifleProject Mapleseed is a series of shooting courses based off of the American Project Appleseed program. The one day course focuses on shooting well from unsupported field positions using US military marksmanship techniques. The courses of fire are all shot prone, sitting, and standing with no support aside from a GI sling. Neccessary Equipment Project […]
The obsession with accuracy has ailed many rifleman over the years. Col. Townsend Whelen hit the nail on the head when he said “Only accurate rifles are interesting”. Early on in my shooting career I found myself fascinated with this same affliction. However, I had one small problem. I was a broke college student at […]
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 […]
Rivalled only by the Glock 17, there are few names in the duty pistol world that rival the reputation of the Sig Sauer P226. Known as the former side arm of the US Navy SEALS, the P226 has been a staple in military and law enforcement agencies worldwide. That said, It has been well over […]
The name Browning is a legendary one in the firearms world. John Moses Browning designed numerous great firearms. Many of his designs, such as the Winchester 94 and the 1911 are still being produced today. However, this article is about a sporting rifle designed by a different Browning – his grandson. Bruce Browning followed in […]
Deer hunting is very popular, but pursuing the largest ungulate species in North America carries a unique allure. Chasing elk, moose, and caribou is a brand of adventure all of its own. The challenges are greater, but so are the rewards, with harvests promising hundreds of pounds of quality meat. Part of the challenge is […]
Fine wood and blued steel has its own charm, but modern sporting rifles offer a lot of utility. Todays modern sporting options are modular, light recoiling, and accurate. One top quality example of a semi-automatic sporting rifle is the Colt Canada C8. History Colt Canada is a relatively new name. Originally known as Diemaco, they […]
Some firearms designs seem impervious to the market fluctuations of the day. They are in production for decades at a time, through eras of economic hardship, hostile political environments, and global conflicts. Designs like the Winchester 94 and the Colt 1911 continue to perform to this day. One such design is the venerable Savage 64. […]
There’s a few debates that come up time and time again around the campfire. While cartridge debates will never go away, one often discussed topic is whether the 223 Remington is adequate for deer. There are those who are vehemently opposed to the idea, while others have found success and are happy with the terminal […]
The semi-automatic has always been a point of contention in hunting camp. They typically sacrifice some accuracy compared to a bolt gun. The larger magazines and unsightly lines of military descended semi automatics has also served to turn away potential fans. There are however, a few sleek semiautomatics for the woods; one such gun is […]