Modern outdoorsmen have become infatuated with trendy camo patterns and high-tech synthetic materials. The reality is that while this new take on outdoor wear might look cool, it’s really just a less expensive and lighter substitute for a better but…
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Ruger Hawkeye Long Range Hunter
I really enjoyed shooting this rifle and it delivered excellent precision; the smallest group fired was just shy of a half-inch and the target slightly more than an inch. This is realistically about what you should expect from a $1200.00…
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Buffalo Hunting on a Boer War Battleground
Since my first safari in 2006 I have become addicted to Africa. Fortunately, I found an outfit – Fort Richmond Safaris – and a professional hunter – Geoffrey Wayland – capable of feeding that addiction.
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Welcome to the age of .30-06 irrelevance – The Death of the 30-06
Once considered the rifle cartridge by which all others were judged, the 30-06 has been dethroned as the most popular rifle cartridge in America.
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Wife, Mom, Hunter
I’ve said many times that I believe the secret to passing on the heritage of hunting is with moms. If dad is the only hunter, kids consider it a hobby. If dad and mom hunt, kids regard it as a…
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Stupid Stuff Hunters Do
Deer hunters do a lot of stupid things. Not because they are stupid, but because they have been fed bad information by folks who ought to know better. Did you miss your deer this season? Here are five common mistakes…
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Idaho black Bear on the River of No Return
A hunt with my Steyr Scout Rifle in the Idaho mountains for black bear has been one of my favorites. The country was breathtaking and it was a magnificent experience. READ THE FULL STORY
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NRA American Hunter’s #1 On-Line Story for 2017
Yeah, I mean what I said, “the 30-06 sucks!” A lot of folks took that personal. I received death threats, there was calls for me to be fired from the NRA Editorial Staff, and I’m sure there were some folks…
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Steyr’s New Zephyr II
If you like very nice 22 rifles, made for a man, you’re gonna like the Zephyr II from Steyr.
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The Wilson Combat 300 HAM’R
Looking for a general purpose cartridge for the AR15? Look no further. Check out the new 300 HAM’R from Wilson Combat.
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