Northern RifleHunters and gun afficionados obsess over that accuracy of their rifle systems. In a world full of high power scopes and sub MOA guarantees chasing smaller groups is intoxicating. Despite the prevalence of affordable, ultra precise rifle systems hunters still miss all the time when it counts. While there are many reasons for this, one […]
With the prevalence and affordability of laser rangefinders people are shooting farther than ever before. The ability to range precisely eliminates a lot of the guesswork in longer shots. In order to leverage this information, exposed turret scopes are becoming more popular on hunting rifles. The Vortex Diamondback Tactical is a tactical-style optic for a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
Project 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 […]