Category Archives: Gear

Boom Time Every Time: Will Your Muzzleloader Fire?

When that big buck finally shows… will your muzzleloader fire? A multitude of problems can arise when hunting with a muzzleloader, and you’ll never forget your chance to close the deal on a great deer and hearing a sickening ”click.” Even … Continue reading →

Portable Power For the Outdoor Enthusiast

An increasing number of hunters and outdoor enthusiasts are using their smartphones in the field. In addition, the constant desire to document moments for online use, whether in still pictures or on video, means there are more cameras and video … Continue reading →

What Happened to the Guns of Oklahoma City?

The recent tornado devastation in Moore, OK, was a terrible tragedy and Americans across the nation should send their prayers and financial help if they can. One survivor who lost a home discounted the loss as “just stuff” and was … Continue reading →

Check Out This New-Long Range Muzzleloader

Muzzleloading hunters are always seeking to extend their range, making powder, bullets, and especially rifles of great interest to them. Additionally, muzzleloading rifles are legal in most shotgun-only seasons. and the ability to maximize one accurate shot gives frontloading gear … Continue reading →

When to Use Bear Spray

Both the American black bear and grizzly bear are expanding their ranges across the United States. Seeing black bears in suburban neighbors, once unprecedented, is now fairly common. Your chances of seeing a bruin in a National Park or Forest are … Continue reading →

Jump Arrow Speed Without Increasing Draw Weight

Most tweaks to archery gear may boost arrow speed from one to five feet per second, yet the new Equalizer release can boost your zip as much as 10% — that’s going from 300 to 330 fps. Usually a premium bow … Continue reading →

The Rifle That Can’t Miss: An Ethical Sporting Rifle?

American military snipers are among the most lethal in the world, making shots at incredibly long ranges. Now comes the first “smart” optics, which make hitting a target virtually foolproof, as tested on one recent safari where a series of safari … Continue reading →

New Legislation May Affect Muzzleloaders and Reloaders

Muzzleloading and reloading sportsmen have always relied on local gun shops and suppliers to purchase blackpowder, smokeless powder, and blackpowder substitutes. However, the recent terrorist activities in Boston have caused some to recommend tight regulation of powder purchases. Although the home-made bombs in Boston … Continue reading →

Call Black Bears For Increased Success

Many bear hunters love the spooky thrills of watching a black bear bait as daylight wanes, never knowing what will sneak from the bush as silently as a shadow over silk. Big bear, little bear, color phase bear, or perhaps a … Continue reading →

The Positive Side of Kids and Guns

Mention the word gun and, depending on the setting, you’re likely to get a variety of looks and responses. Some people fear them; others fear losing their rights to own them. Recent events in the news have made guns, gun … Continue reading →

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