An old saying in the firearms world is to “always be sure of what is behind the target.” In the dark or a dimmed room, it can be very difficult to tell what is behind your target and this presents an obvious safety issue even in the event that your target is an immediate threat. […]
Continue reading →The Axis is an excellent rifle produced by the famed American rifle maker Savage, but a good bipod can help any rifle achieving its true potential. High-quality bipods provide a stable but portable platform for shooters to rest their rifles. These bipods need to be strong enough to work with harder recoiling calibers like the […]
Continue reading →What is the most valuable and easiest method of carrying a variety of different tactical gear? The MOLLE (Modular Lightweight Load-carrying Equipment) vest is the answer. These vests allow the attachment of things like magazine pouches, handguns, medical kit, and much more. These vests have to be dependable and strong, capable of holding the weight […]
Continue reading →Hunting tripods are extremely useful tools that often get overlooked by the shooting community. While they provide an extremely stable rest from which to shoot and are therefore ideal for hunting, they are not as used as often as one might think. Certainly it isn’t that hard to hit minute of game animal from an […]
Continue reading →Duck hunting has long been a popular sport, and entire industries have developed to service the needs for various tools used in duck hunting, and in the case of duck calls, even a highly popular TV series. And it is duck calls which we are focusing on today, especially wood ducks. Wood ducks are a […]
Continue reading →Multi-tools promise to be able to fix any problem, at any place and time. However, only high quality multi-tools are able to deliver on this promise. As long as you know how to use it in appropriate situations, a multi tool can be your best friend in a survival situation. To help steer you in […]
Continue reading →Why do you need a turkey mouth call on your next turkey hunting grip? Well, they produce very realistic turkey sounds, they’re very compact and lightweight, and they’re inexpensive, so what more could you ask for? Many hunters have managed to bag their thanksgiving dinners thanks to mouth calls and now you can become one […]
Continue reading →The Remington 870 shotgun is one of the most popular shotguns in the world. The weapon’s reputation has made it a favorite for both police and military use, as well as making it a favorite for home defense. The Remington 870 has an extremely broad accessory market. This makes it adaptable to any user and […]
Continue reading →In many places, traditional holiday meals include a fat, roasted goose, and we all know the most fun way to get that delicious dinner is to hunt it yourself. Geese are plentiful in many parts of North America and make for excellent sport and eating. Like ducks, they are hunted from blinds and boats, and […]
Continue reading →Elk hunting is a serious sport that’s often done in brutal terrain, and the game can be quite dangerous at times. The thought of purposely drawing in a dangerous animal may sound crazy, but there is an entire industry designed around drawing elk to hunters. A good call should be able to simulate the call […]
Continue reading →Waders are waterproof boots that extended from your feet up to your chest, and are made out of neoprene, PVC, rubber, or Gore-Tex. Because they extend up to your chest, waders are often referred to as chest waders. They can be made with the boots attached to them or with stocking feet that you can […]
Continue reading →MOLLE is an acronym that stands for Modular Lightweight Load Carrying Equipment. It has come to serve as the definition for almost all backpacks and other types of load bearing equipment that are currently used by the armed forces of the United States and Great Britain, among a few other NATO armed services as well. […]
Continue reading →Today, the most popular kind of turkey call is the mouth call. There’s good reason for this. The mouth call doesn’t require your hands to use, it’s modern looking, and it works. But if you’re more of a traditionalist hunter or a hunter who wants a truly realistic sounding call, then the box call should […]
Continue reading →A hunter’s fanny pack is defined as a fanny pack that is devoted only to packing the most necessary essentials of a hunter who is out on the field. A hunter’s fanny pack is a far cry from any daily fanny pack, a jogger’s fanny pack, or even a fanny pack that’s designed for concealed […]
Continue reading →The Remington 700 rifle has a long and storied history. The 700 has served hunters, police, and elite military units like the Marine Corps Scout Snipers for decades. The popularity of the rifle has guaranteed one can be found in nearly any caliber. The Remington 700 also has a huge market of accessories, from optics […]
Continue reading →One might wonder why they need a watch to go hunting. After all, any old timepiece or a cellphone will do the trick for keeping time. And that’s true, but a hunting watch, well that is a thing of beauty all in itself. They are built for rugged use in inclement conditions and often feature […]
Continue reading →We’ve probably all seen the gimmicky use of a laser sight in Lethal Weapon 4 (yes, we’re old so we remember Lethal Weapon 4). Riggs’ use of the then cutting edge and unusual technology was seemingly the stuff of science fiction, making impossible shots easy, and trick shooting child’s play. While it makes for some […]
Continue reading →Rangefinders are all the rage and for good reason. They are a portable, affordable way to precisely determine the range of a shot. Used in hunting, tactical, and sporting applications, a rangefinder will quickly pinpoint the distance you must engage your target at, even at very long distances, which makes dialing in your scope much […]
Continue reading →The SKS rifle is one of the most popular in the United States. Born in the Soviet Union, the rifle spread during the Cold War to any and all nations with communist influence. The weapon’s popularity is its excellent price and legality around the country. Because of this, the SKS popularity has influenced a wide […]
Continue reading →Coyote hunting is one of the most popular predator-hunting sports out there. Coyotes are clever, fast-moving, and fun to hunt. Coyotes are quite cunning and careful application of field craft and deception are required to effectively hunt a coyote. Coyotes are predators, swift, intelligent, and they hunt in packs. Coyotes are always after the next […]
Continue reading →As an elk hunter, have you ever asked yourself or a friend what the most important hunting item is (after your bow or firearm of course)? Is it your coat, a specific survival tool, your elk call…or perhaps your boots? Think about it. Your boots are what you wear every day while out in the […]
Continue reading →Regardless of whether you are hunting for food or for trophies, a high quality gut hook knife is an absolute must. And since you likely searched for this topic on Google, you already know what a gut hook knife is, but if you don’t, please go to end of this article for a detailed explanation. […]
Continue reading →The SKS rifle is one the more famous Russian firearm designs due to its cheap price, its cheap and affordable ammunition, and its effectiveness. As many owners will testify the wooden stocks that come with their rifles from former Communist countries are in various states of disrepair. The old SKS wood stocks vary from absolutely […]
Continue reading →Some of the best opportunities for hunting tend to occur at some of the coldest times of the year. Many an eager hunter has spent time waiting patiently for his quarry to make an appearance, when temperatures outdoors have dropped close or beyond the freezing line. So what is an ardent hunter meant to do […]
Continue reading →The Shemagh is a great addition to your tactical and hunting gear. Gone are the days that this headscarf was considered to be something exclusive to military wear. Also known as a Ghutrah or Keffiyeh, this head wrap has its origins in the Middle East, but today can be found used all over the world. […]
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