“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...
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...
With mule deer season getting down to the wire, opportunities to tag out are dwindling fast. The blame can be...
Busted! A flick of his ear gave him away, disclosing an otherwise perfect hiding spot. Bedded in a hollow at...
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...
As hunters head into the field this fall, I’d wager most will have a laser device close at hand. The...
Hunting season is over — now what? Learn how to clean, repair and store your rifle, optics, boots, clothing and...
One of the joys of harvesting a black bear, aside from the plentiful meat that gets put into the freezer,...
This article is about bow sights that have a rangefinder built right in them. I owned the first version of...
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...









