Firearms (28)

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What is a Bolt Action Rifle (and How Does It Work)?

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…

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What to Know About Flying With a Rifle for Out-of-State Hunts

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…

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How to Improve Your Long Range Hunting Skills

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…

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What Is a Safe Zone of Fire? (Look Before You Shoot)

Every time you take a firearm or bow into the field, safety becomes your top priority. Aside from the fundamental rules of firearm safety, hunters should always ask themselves, "What is a safe zone of fire." Whether you’re a backcountry solo hunter chasing elk in Montana…

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By Land or Air: Transporting a Firearm the Right Way

Every hunter needs to know how to safely and securely transport a firearm. Whether you're driving or flying on a commercial airline, learning the ins and outs of transporting a firearm the right way requires more than just common sense. Properly transporting a firearm is…