To be a skilled and successful hunter, you need to know how your firearms work to select the best weapon for a particular hunting scenario. One of the more fundamental aspects of firearm mechanics is the action. A firearm's action comprises several parts that work…
Shooting for accuracy, often under pressure and in less-than-ideal conditions, is a hunter's ultimate moment of truth. By the time you're ready to pull the trigger, you've already invested countless hours and dollars preparing for this hunt. When you get that split second to put…
Stepping into the world of firearms can be a bit intimidating at first, especially when trying to understand the basic concepts and how they apply to an ethical and safe hunting experience. One of the fundamentals you'll need to know is which cartridges to use, and…
There's a reason many hunters are students of firearms. They are more than tools. They can be fascinating objects of engineering that have evolved over the past eight centuries. So, what are the two basic styles of firearm actions that form the foundation of today's…
A core skill every rifle, shotgun, and pistol hunter needs to master is sight alignment. While the concept of sight alignment is simple, it's not always easy to perform — especially in the field in low light and stressful situations. So, what is sight alignment,…
