(Safely) grab a gun, any gun. Somewhere on that gun is a stamping for its cartridge or gauge (more on the differences later). This stamping designates what ammunition that gun is meant to shoot. This stamping is arguably the most important and defining characteristic of…

Hunting is a tradition and a way of life for many. The first thing to remember about hunting is that safety should always be a priority. That's why when I started hunting, finding hunter safety education near me was a top priority. Learning safe hunting…

As we venture afield to pursue our chosen game species, we owe it to each animal and the folks around us to be the most accurate shooter possible. Being an accurate shooter is crucial for ethical harvests and safety. Essentially, these two reasons are the…

For anyone passionate about shotgun hunting, figuring out the concept of a shotstring is part of the learning process. Knowing how it works improves your shooting accuracy and makes it easier to hunt a wide variety of game with a shotgun. Today we answer the question,…

As a hunter, your firearm and the ammunition you choose are critically important tools for success in the field. However, like any mechanical device, they can fail. One of the more hazardous weapon and cartridge malfunctions is a hang fire. Let's look at what causes hang fires,…