The 22 long rifle is the most popular cartridge ever invented by a huge margin, but in comparison to the power of the .22 Hornet, the ballistics don’t even come close. The .22 long rifle is a rimfire cartridge that shoots a similar-sized bullet to the centerfire .22 Hornet. Because of the vast energy increase …
Some hunting breeds may have a wiry and rough coat, and some of them may have a curly and soft one. There is one other feature that some of us look for in a hunting dog appearance. That is their facial furnishings, like bushy eyebrows and fluffy beards. That beard is the thing that makes the hunting …
While it may seem unusual, many fish like the smell and taste of cheese. Cheese is commonly used as a very effective fishing bait for carp, tench, catfish, and other fish species. Why do fish like cheese? Many types of fish, such as carp and catfish, are attracted to pungent smells. These fish are not …
European and yellow perch belong to the same genus, Perca, along with Balkhash perch from Kazakhstan and China. Up to recently, yellow perch was considered a subspecies of European perch, and some people still refer to it as such. Although they are closely related, the European perch and yellow perch live on two different continents and …
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Wirehaired hunting dogs are designed for harsh weather, with their thick double coats offering good insulation and protection from wet and cold. Even though they are not as soft to touch as their longhaired or even shorthaired cousins, they do hunting jobs tremendously well. What breed of hunting dog is wirehaired? There are quite a …
Fishing from a jon boat is a popular way to fish because the boat is inexpensive, easy to maneuver, and can be hauled in the bed of a truck or pulled on a small trailer by any vehicle. The boat can be stored just as easily. Here are some facts about jon boats and how …
In America, it’s often said that bigger is always better. That might be true in pickup trucks and fast food burgers, but it doesn’t ring true when comparing the .17 Hornet and the .22 Hornet cartridges. The .17 Hornet is a superior round compared to the .22 Hornet in nearly every aspect. In velocity, energy, …
Comparing the .22 Hornet and the .223 doesn’t take much effort if you only check the ballistic charts. Firing the same 35-grain bullet, the .223 is a vastly superior cartridge in velocity, energy, and bullet drop. In one glaring disparity, the .223 has as much energy at 150 yards as the .22 Hornet has at …
A simple calculation has to take place before you decide which choke is best for duck hunting. The primary question to ask is how far will you be taking a shot at these potential waterfowl? The ideal shot pattern for ducks is a 40-inch spread. You can get a 40-inch spread with any of the …
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Do deer stay in the same area? It’s a question that hunters often ask, the answer is yes, but also no. Some deer do remain within a few miles of where they are born their entire life, but others wander a long way from their birthplace, and still, others migrate back and forth from home …