One animal that conjures up thoughts of hunting on the dark continent of Africa and one that will truly test your skills as a hunter is the magnificent Kudu. Hunting this incredible animal, for most hunters, will be the pinnacle of their hunting career. Dubbed the Grey Ghost because of its incredible ability to melt …
Taking a headshot on a deer is considered an absolute no go for many hunters. It is frowned upon, deemed as unethical and seen as being arrogant by the hunter. However, it may have a place in hunting, and we need to look at the finer details before completely writing it off as unethical. Arguments …
Where to shoot an elk with an arrow, may seem like a fairly easy question to answer? In the heart or lungs of course. While that is the perfect spot, there is still a little more to it than simply pulling back and sending an arrow through the elk’s heart. The Kill Zone Beginning with …
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Manufacturers of semi-automatics have designed rifles, to be sleek, adjustable, and lightweight with a touch of attitude but don’t be fooled by the packaging. The most important factor in any rifle is its accuracy, and this is what every hunter needs to base their decision on when choosing a semi-automatic. Which is the most accurate …
The debate over the relative merits of the 12-gauge versus the 16-gauge shotgun is largely over in favor of the larger gauge. The king of shotguns these days is the 12-gauge, with some competition from the 20-gauge. The 16-gauge, residing between these two popular designs doesn’t get the respect it should. The remaining gauges, the …
There are many reported complaints with the Beretta A300 shotgun. Taking a look at the problem reveals a big problem with many users, a big problem that can plague many semi-automatic shotguns. The shells don’t eject properly, usually flipping out at odd angles in the ejector port before being trapped as the bolt moves forward. …
Too often the image of deer hunting is the long-range, miracle shot across a deep mountain ravine in excess of 800 yards. The truth is that more deer are taken at distances less than 200 yards than at any other range. With that in mind, you don’t need high end optics, a long range cartridge, …
The .30-06 arrived on the scene at the dawn of the 20th century. An American response to the power of the 7mm Mauser used by Spanish troops in the Spanish American War, the .30-06 became the preferred infantry cartridge of the United States Army in the War to End All Wars, and the one after …
Focus is often placed on a bow’s poundage, draw length, overall design and an arrows length, weight, the broadhead used, and components of the spine. With all this information there seems to be very little attention given to where the actual arrow needs to rest on the bow. Not only is an arrow rest an …
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The story of John Nosler and his innovative approach to developing quality bullets that greatly enhanced hunting technology is the stuff of legend. A Canadian, Nosler was disturbed that a bull moose wouldn’t drop with well placed bullets from his 300 H&H. He began a lifetime passion of bullet design, ballistic testing, and production of …