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New Package: Kimber Mountain Ascent

Matt Siemens·June 14, 2013

I managed to get my hands on one of the new Kimber Mountain Ascents. Weighing in at 4lbs 13 oz (chambered in .308 win) it is one of the lightest, if not the lightest, production rifle produced today. By the time I put a Leupold Ultra Light 3-9 in the...

The author and his son got the job done, despite running into some last-minute complications.

Expect the Unexpected

Matt Siemens·November 23, 2021

The best laid plans, as we know, don’t always go as planned; and far too often we end up trying...

Stoeger M3000 Shotgun

BC Outdoors Magazine Team·July 12, 2013

Stoeger’s new Model 3000 is a 3-inch, 12-gauge, inertia driven semi-automatic shotgun that handles loads up to 3-inch Magnums without adjustment. Ideal for hunting waterfowl, wild turkey, or upland game birds at a very affordable price. Rugged construction and weatherproof the shotgun cycles fast and also decreases felt recoil. Drilled...

The Tale of Two Turkeys

Tim Fowler·February 5, 2025

Turkeys are the biggest upland bird that inhabits British Columbia forests and is an attractive target for hunters. The combination...

Whether you hunt or just target shoot, use factory ammunition or load your own, consistent, repeatable ammunition is important.

Long Range Variables

Matt Siemens·September 8, 2021

The current trend in shooting these days is definitely long-range shooting, and that craze has even crossed into the hunting...

Dear Owner of the F350 with the Flat Tires

Trevor Shpeley·June 21, 2013

You don't know me and I certainly had nothing to do with the demise of your expensive oversized rubber but I thought I would take a moment to offer my condolences and perhaps offer a tip or two to help prevent another astronomical off-road towing bill and forced donation to...

Chronic Wasting Disease In Cranbrook

Michaela Ludwig·March 1, 2026

According to a recent BC government press release, deer harvested in a targeted hunt near Cranbrook tested negative for chronic...

A good cleaning regime is paramount when it comes to keeping your gun in its best working form.

Cleaning a Bolt-Action Rifle

Vanessa Harrop·September 1, 2020

Rifles are an essential piece of equipment for every hunter. It is important to maintain your rifle, regardless of its...

The Healing Power Of The Outdoors

Michaela Ludwig·March 16, 2026

By the time a hunter settles against a spruce tree at dawn or an angler watches the line drift through...

Archery: Make it Real

Brad Fenson·September 6, 2013

I got onto my belly and crawled 30 metres to the edge of a big aspen before sitting up and drawing my bow. Carefully, I came to full draw and settled my sight pin on my target. I felt confident estimating the range and slowly tightened the tension on my...

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