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Matt Siemens with his bison kill in 2012

Every Inch of Barrel Will Give You an Extra 50 fps

Matt Siemens·July 3, 2013
“Every inch of barrel will give you an extra 50 fps” is the good rule of thumb that has been followed for years in regards to rifle barrel length, except sometimes it’s wrong. I used to put a lot of faith in this theory but, the more time I spent...

Gun Talk: The Advent of Optics

Brad Fenson·September 6, 2013
Jack O’Connor was North America’s original gun writer, and I believe much of his work is still very relevant today. His unique adventures and knowledge of firearms and ammunition gave him the label of an expert in most circles and his writing was instrumental in changing the way hunters looked...

The Last Kick At The Can

Michaela Ludwig·November 20, 2024
With mule deer season getting down to the wire, opportunities to tag out are dwindling fast. The blame can be...
Surroundings make a big difference for identifying a shape, since contrast will make the animal stand out. Photo by Sylvia Dekker.

Glassing For Game: Tips & Tricks For Success In The Field

Lowell Strauss·December 12, 2019
Busted! A flick of his ear gave him away, disclosing an otherwise perfect hiding spot. Bedded in a hollow at...
SAIT Lathe

Custom Rifle Build #3: The 450 Ackley Project

Matt Siemens·March 23, 2015
It was finally time in this project to start assembling the rifle once again. All the work up to this point was basically dis-assembly. With the correct thread pitch of the receiver checked multiple times, and the blank checked for trueness, the barrel blank was chucked up in the...
Photo by Leupold Optics.

Looking at Lasers

Al Voth·October 4, 2021
As hunters head into the field this fall, I’d wager most will have a laser device close at hand. The...

Late-Season Gear Check: 5 Things To Fix Before Next Year’s Hunt

Michaela Ludwig·December 7, 2025
Hunting season is over — now what? Learn how to clean, repair and store your rifle, optics, boots, clothing and...

Bear Grease Lip Balm

Michaela Ludwig·February 20, 2023
One of the joys of harvesting a black bear, aside from the plentiful meat that gets put into the freezer,...
Rangefinder sights are a great advantage in 3D competitions, as shown, as well as hunting.

Rangefinder Sights

Ken Garwasiuk·June 17, 2020
This article is about bow sights that have a rangefinder built right in them. I owned the first version of...
Trevor Shpeley

Sex, Flys and First-aid Tape

Trevor Shpeley·June 12, 2013
Sex, Flys and First-Aid Tape While fishing a lake, when it comes to entertainment out on the water most people rely on the fish or the act of fishing itself, practicing flawless casting while observing your surroundings so you can pick out the perfect fly or just enjoying the day and...
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