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I love sighting in a new gun
I mentioned yesterday that I got a new gun for Thanksgiving. Not on Thanksgiving Day – even for me, that would seem a little crass. And certainly not on Black Friday. I don’t go anywhere […]
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I started a new tradition — the Thanksgiving gun
I don’t mean to sound like a jerk, but I’ve never been a big Thanksgiving fan. I do like gathering with the family or friends, or whoever we end up spending the day with. But […]
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There are more than a few reasons to carry a gun
Many people see no reason for regular citizens to carry guns. But Massad Ayoob, a handgun trainer and concealed carry proponent, answered a few questions about carrying concealed. When asked why he carries a gun […]
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Tame the recoil on your hunting rifle
You don’t have to put up with nasty recoil when you’re hunting. Even if you’re hunting our state’s bigger animals, like elk, moose, or even bison, today’s technology can take a lot of the sting […]
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Keep your trap shut when you’re on a shooting streak
Man, it’s great to have a string of shots that isn’t marred by a single miss. You shoot at a bird, and it goes down. Every time. It’s even better when that streak comes along […]
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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 […]
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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 another piece of equipment, and they both can make […]
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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 […]
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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 problem you […]
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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 time. […]