Did you know there is an online plot to end hunting? It’s called Buy Hunting Licenses Online. California Department of Fish & Wildlife website: Enter at your own risk Gearing Up For A Fight to Buy Hunting Licenses Online A few days ago I was supposed to hop on … [Read more...] about Buy Hunting Licenses Online Fast and Easy
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.
Stop Long Range Hunting?
Is long range hunting really hunting? There is no clear definition of the ancient, instinctive human activity called hunting. But there is plenty of argument over so-called long range hunting. Perfect Shot, Imperfect Hunt A gentleman on a social media … [Read more...] about Stop Long Range Hunting?
Legendary Arms Works M704 Bolt Action
As two videos embedded below show, Legendary Arms Works M704 rifles feature the most innovative controlled-round-feed bolt-action since the M98 Mauser. The excellent M704 bolt is the heart of LAW Professional II rifles. Wilson Arms match-grade barrels, Timney triggers, handlaid … [Read more...] about Legendary Arms Works M704 Bolt Action
How Altitude Changes Trajectory
An Eastern flatlander heading west for an elk hunt at 8,500 feet asked if altitude changes trajectory enough to worry about? And the answer is a clear no. Yes. Maybe. Well, it depends. Perhaps we should dig a little deeper… How high were you planning to hunt? Kind of a … [Read more...] about How Altitude Changes Trajectory
Blaser R8 Modular Take Down Rifle
The Blaser R8 modular rifle is the Transformer of the hunting rifle world. It’s pricier than the typical U.S. bolt-action of similar quality, but that’s partly because you can change it from a scoped 223 Remington to an open-sight 500 Jeffery with a single screwdriver in about … [Read more...] about Blaser R8 Modular Take Down Rifle
Mossberg Patriot Revere Bolt Action Review Video
At $848 MSRP, the Mossberg Patriot Revere bolt-action rifle may well be today's "best buy" in a traditional hunting rifle. And there's a bonus: it has a much prettier than average walnut stock. Swirled walnut in the butt of this $848 Mossberg Patriot Revere bolt-action rifle … [Read more...] about Mossberg Patriot Revere Bolt Action Review Video
45-70 and 7×57 Mauser Compared
Comparing the 45-70 and 7x57 cartridges will raise eyebrows. Might even turn the air blue on some social media sites (apples to oranges!) I’ll be called everything from a dumb #$&*%! to an ignorant #+=$^@*. But we shall know the truth, and the truth shall set us free. (That’s … [Read more...] about 45-70 and 7×57 Mauser Compared
Reader Asks 270 Winchester Replacement?
Is a 6.5 Creedmoor a good 270 Winchester replacement? We get questions at RonSpomerOutdoors.com, and today's asks what cartridge could replace a well used, effective 270 Winchester deemed by the questioner too similar in performance to his 7mm Rem. Mag. A reader finds … [Read more...] about Reader Asks 270 Winchester Replacement?
