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Field Tested: Ruger’s New American Gen 2 Rifle
Updated: May 6, 2024Tall brush dictated a standing shot, so I rested the forend of the American Gen 2, chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, on shooting sticks.
Mossberg 500 Turkey Shotgun: Two-Year Review
Updated: May 6, 2024In a time when content is king and new gun announcements come fast, the opportunity rarely arises to do a truly long-term gun review. One where you can get to know it, shoot it a lot, knock it around. I wanted to figure out what does and doesn’t work, set aside any marketing hype, and live with the gun.
Bear Hunting Tips – Shot Placement And Baiting [Video]
Updated: May 6, 2024This is the second installment of bear hunting tips with bear baiting and shot placement covered in detail.
Turkey Hunting in High Country With An Airgun [Video]
Updated: May 6, 2024Unleash the power of high-caliber air guns in turkey hunting. Join Zach Owens in Idaho’s backcountry for an exhilarating run-and-gun style
Getting Down and Dirty with “The Kit” from Two Vets Tripods
Updated: May 6, 2024This versatile tripod has proven itself valuable for various applications, including glassing with spotting scopes and providing a solid platform for shooting with rifles weighing nearly 20 pounds.
Heat Seeking Optic: Sight Mark Wraith Mini Thermal
Updated: May 6, 2024Using thermal optics adds a new dimension to hunting. A thermal scope is very different from a traditional rifle scope and night vision scope.
Take The Shot: A Hawaiian Axis Buck Presents Hidden Challenges
Updated: May 6, 2024What seems to be a chip shot at a Hawaiian Axis buck presents. But hidden challenges lurk behind the scene. Will you take the shot?
Recipe – Simple Gourmet: Spiced Braised Marmot (Or Other Small Game)
Updated: May 6, 2024This spiced vinegar marinade will tenderize small game. After braising, even Rock Chucks are a tasty meat.
Hunt vs Shoot
Updated: May 6, 2024If inches of bone or antler is what you need to feel successful in your hunting, then perhaps hunting isn’t for you. If shooting an animal from long range and calling it “hunting” is what you need, then perhaps you should try something else… maybe try actually HUNTING.