When you’re hunting on your butt a lot, a simple seat can be well warranted, as long as it doesn’t get in the way. Here are 5 reliable options you can probably find on Amazon. Overall, the best coyote hunting seat I have found is the Ground ‘n Pound Chair (available on Amazon). It’s reasonably…
The American Bison is the toughest animal in North America to bring down. Many boys and men, including myself, have dreamed about hunting this magnificent legend. Here are five of the most highly recommended calibers and loads for Bison hunting. Caliber Bullet Weight Approx Velocity Approx Energy 30-06 220 grain 2410 fps 2837 ft/lbs 338…
BAR Mark III The BAR semi-auto rifle was designed in the 60s by the grandson of the great John Mosses Browning. It’s had a number of iterations, and all of them have been exceptional. The modern version, Mark III, is a sub moa rifle with well-managed recoil for a bit over $1,000. Even the older…
I have probably 10,000 rounds of FMJ ammo. It’s what I use for target shooting and I shoot far more of it than other types of ammo. Most indoor gun ranges allow FMJ ammo. In fact, it’s one of the most common types of ammo shot at most gun ranges. A small portion of ranges…
I have traversed the north woods of Michigan for 31 years now. I’m familiar with cold weather and have heard the stories of those who didn’t make it. People can freeze to death at any temperature under 32 degrees F (0 degrees C). Most hypothermia deaths occur in temperatures from 50 and 30 degrees F….
There’s hardly a cartridge that is more fun than 22lr. Since the black powder days (the 1800s), it’s been a popular little shooter. But, what’s it really good for? Introducing People to Shooting 22lr is the perfect caliber to introduce to new shooters. It’s the most fun, simplest to shoot, and doesn’t intimidate some people…
Long-range shooting and hunting have been getting more popular and it definitely has a “cool factor” to a lot of folks. The thing is, popular long-range shooting rifles are not always good for long-range hunting. The 26 Nosler and 6.5 PRC are among the best options for long-range hunting. Both have enough energy and velocity…
Hammer-fired guns have been around for 400 years in some fashion and were the first impact type action used in firearms. They’ve gotten way better in the last 2 centuries. Hammer-Fired Guns Have Short, Crisp Trigger Pulls The one thing that all hammer-fired guns are known for is a really nice trigger. Shucks, my $120…
Many hunters try spotlighting for the first time and end up frustrated when they aren’t able to quickly see the animals when the light goes on, or the beam isn’t wide enough to cover the whole area. If you get a good quality light, your night hunting will completely change. It’s a massive difference. Odepro…
The AR-style rifle is becoming the most popular type of gun for coyote hunting, and I’ve bought into it. I absolutely love my AR setup for coyotes. The Ar-15 is an excellent choice for coyote hunting. Its easy handling makes shooting a moving coyote simple, and its general low recoil makes follow-up shots fast and…