It’s time to upgrade the scope on my hunting rifle
I have a Ruger M77 in .270 that I absolutely love. I got it as a Christmas present when I was 13 or 14 years old, and for years, it was the only gun I’d ever think of [...]
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Don’t skimp on scopes or tires
Scopes and tires aren’t often talked about in the same sentence, but there’s definitely a common thread between these two items. They’re both additional items for [...]
Protect your eyes while you’re out in the field
Not long ago, I saw two posts within a week about guys getting stuck in the eyes by fish they’d caught. One was a catfish spine, and the other was a walleye fin. I don’t [...]
Sight in that hunting rifle now
Take an evening after work this week and go sight in that hunting rifle. I know most rifle seasons don’t open for a while, but that’s the whole idea. If you have a [...]
Shooting sporting clays is a great way to stay humble
It’s time to get back into the hunting groove. The actual season is still a long way away, but I’m going stir crazy being cooped up in the house or the office all the [...]
Don’t forget anything when you go to the range
Head to the shooting range this summer. You’re going to want to make sure your hunting rifles are all sighted in, and it’s a good idea to get some practice before the [...]
Facebook is getting a bit too creepy for my liking
I’ve made no secret on this blog about my frustrations at the trap range. Just when I start to think I might be finally getting the hang of it, I step up to the line and [...]
Coronavirus got you down? Get a little recoil therapy
Even in the best of times, which these COVID-19 days are certainly not, I need to get out and make a little noise from time to time to keep my sanity. For a long time, I’ve [...]
Use your down time to get your guns cleaned and ready
While we’re all stuck at home, and most of the shooting ranges are closed, spend the time productively. Take all your guns out of the safe and give them a good, [...]
Get some practice & help a landowner in one trip
With this coronavirus pandemic closing down many of the shooting ranges, you might have to get a little creative to stay in practice. If you don’t have a hundred acres of [...]