With the more recent popularity in long-range shooting new shooters are looking to get the best setup to begin their long-range journey. Taking into consideration the cost associated with learning long-range shooting some other factors can impact which rifle cartridge will best suit your needs. Factors such as recoil and barrel life are considered when…
Thinsulate is a type of insulation used in boots to make them warmer. I have owned a few different pairs of boots with different amounts of insulation, and there is a huge difference between them. As a general rule, 800g of insulation (Primaloft or Thinsulate) is best for boots when the temperature is 32 degrees…
Suggested capacities for tents and practical capacities are often much different. Taking into account things such as gear storage and practical access and egress without disturbing your companions often makes tent selection for your backcountry experience frustrating. This article aims to bring a simple understanding to this topic and help increase comfort in the backcountry….
Shrimp and prawn fishing is a rather well sought-after past time for recreational fishermen that pays off with exceptional catches and excellent table fare. Shrimp food and attractants are the primary way of filling your traps with this delicious bounty and I’ll throw in a few extra pointers along the way to help you fill…
All too often people are dissatisfied when comparing the suggested size of a tent to the actual reality of fitting 3 people into a 3-person tent. Though it is possible to fit 3 people into a 3-person tent this situation will be uncomfortable for the unlucky occupants. So let’s put this to rest and find…
Do deer eat berries? Some things may come as a surprise for some hunters when looking at deer diet. Though tasty fruits like berries may catch the attention of deer other food sources are often more common in a deers diet. Of course time of year is a big factor in diet options available to…
Tipi style tents have gotten an increase in popularity for the last few years in the backpacking community. With features such as compact size, lightweight, easy setup, and in some cases heat for those colder nights, tipi-style tents have lots to offer. Though with all of their advantages you need to be cautious of a…
Developed by Hornady in 2007 and released in 2008 the 6.5 Creedmoor has made a splash in the hunting community. This cartridge is known for its mild recoil and very efficient bullet designs. Bullet designs for the 6.5 Creedmoor vary and when looking for the best bullet to take on Whitetail Deer your choices are…
With the rise in popularity for the 6.5 caliber in recent years it is nice to see a cartridge developed to better fulfill the wants and needs of hunters and notably longer distance hunters. The 6.5 PRC is the big brother to the popular 6.5 Creedmoor boasting higher speeds and increased kinetic energy on impact….
The 7mm Remington Magnum was introduced in 1962 with Remington’s new 700 action. Since 1962 the 7mm Rem Mag has exploded in popularity and can boast of being one of the most popular magnum cartridges available to date. The 7mm’s has a large variety of bullets available making it an acceptable cartridge for anything from…