Forget ties, slippers, and cologne. The manly Father's Day gifts in your immediate future should befit the rugged outdoorsman who is your Dad. Men like tools and gear they can use Outdoor gear seems endless -- because it is. But much of it is superfluous Our … [Read more...] about Twelve Manly Father’s Day Gifts
Ballistics
Ballistics is the science or study of projectiles in flight. This might seem arcane and boring, but it's at the heart of how we hit or miss game. Internal ballistics refers to what goes on within the gun. External ballistics covers the projectile's flight, and terminal ballistics is all about what happens when that projectile lands. If you truly wish to become a better shot, study ballistics. Yeah, it's physics and a bit of rocket science, but we'll make it as plain, simple and useful as we can. Hey, if an old country bumpkin like Spomer can grasp this stuff, you can. Shooters who routinely put bullets on target at 300 yards and beyond know their ballistics.
Uphill Downhill Shooting Dilemma Solved!
If you’re angling to fix your uphill downhill shooting dilemma, keep reading. We have a simple solution. Bullet trajectories change with the angle of the shot. Downhill shots strike higher. Uphill shots strike higher too! Uphill Downhill Shooting Phenomena … [Read more...] about Uphill Downhill Shooting Dilemma Solved!
Twin Practice Rifle Saves Money
Set up the right small-caliber, twin practice rifle to match your big game rifle and you can perfectly match its trajectory. With your twin practice rifle you can train at half the cost and half the recoil. The keys are to match muzzle velocities (MV) and ballistic … [Read more...] about Twin Practice Rifle Saves Money
How Air Temperature Changes Bullet Trajectory
Air temperature changes bullet trajectory by increasing or decreasing atmospheric density. This seems counter intuitive to some folks, but cold air makes a given load strike lower. Hot air makes the same load strike higher. Shooters can count on this: Expect to shoot … [Read more...] about How Air Temperature Changes Bullet Trajectory
Heavy Bullet Drift Myth Busted
The heavy bullet drift myth continues to fool many hunters. Heavier bullets do NOT always reduce wind deflection. In some cases they make it worse. Higher B.C. is the real solution. Weight is just one part of B.C. Form factor (shape) is the other critical part of high … [Read more...] about Heavy Bullet Drift Myth Busted
Handy Bino Dock Protects Binoculars
The Bino Dock safely and securely cradles a binocular in your car, truck, boat, UTV, cabin wall, tree stand, or blind while keeping it readily accessible. Your binocular doesn't fall off the seat or dash, doesn't get lost on the floor, and doesn't get overheated by the … [Read more...] about Handy Bino Dock Protects Binoculars
4 Easy Tricks to Handle Bullet Drop
Bullet drop can mean several things. None is good for your shooting, and one is a ballistic challenge you’ll have to overcome. More Than One Kind of Bullet Drop Let’s get the easy problems out of the way first. Dropping cartridges on the ground can break polymer tips, … [Read more...] about 4 Easy Tricks to Handle Bullet Drop
300 WSM Snake Oil Blog
Today's post on the 300 WSM is not located in our usual spot. You can click here to read it. We need to conduct a bit of housecleaning on the site. Sorry for the inconvenience. … [Read more...] about 300 WSM Snake Oil Blog
