Every red-blooded hunter or outdoorsman has heard of Jeremiah Johnson, or they have at least watched the movie several times. Loosely based on the book Crow Killer, which was about a real mountain man named John Jeremiah Garrison “Liver-Eating” Johnson, the movie has become an iconic anthem to hunters. Every hunter, whether they’ll admit it or not, thinks they’re a little bit like Jeremiah …
I often get questions about the weight of the Scout Rifle as defined by Jeff Cooper. This varied from 3.0 to 3.5 kilos, depending on the written reference. Originally Cooper specified a weight of 3.0 kilos (6.61 pounds) that included the sling and the scope. Later he also specified 3.5 kilos (7.71 pounds). A mention of 7 pounds (3.17 kilos) was also …
My latest book, Under Orion Volume Two, Hunting Stories from Appalachia to Africa is now available for purchase. There are just a few 1 of 100 signed copies left that can be ordered HERE. And the book is also available on AMAZON One of the best parts of hunting is making memories and then sharing them with others. That’s what Under Orion …
