I can appreciate the confusion hunters face when selecting the correct ammunition. When I first started hunting upland birds, considering the different types of ammunition I could use was overwhelming. Which gauge? What shot size for what bird? What shell length? What material should the…
Advances in cartridge design, rifle build quality, and precision optics have given the modern hunter access to unparalleled precision. Today’s long range shooting rifle is a tool that enables a hunter to harvest animals at distances that were once considered unthinkable and unethical. However, to…
The bolt action rifle is a time-tested firearm that hunters have relied on for accuracy, reliability, and simplicity in pursuing big game. Understanding how this classic action design works and why it remains popular among hunters more than a century after its invention can help you determine…
For many hunters, pursuing bucket-list hunts across North America or Africa is usually a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Traveling with a rifle to your hunting destination can sometimes be a logistical challenge, but it can be easily resolved with a bit of proper planning. Although flying with a rifle…
Shooting game beyond conventional distances — typically 300 yards and farther — is a specialized skill for hunters who attempt to harvest game in terrain where close encounters aren’t feasible. We generally consider this "long-range" hunting. Improving your long range hunting skills to make ethical shots requires…
