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….
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…
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…
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…
Since the creation of the 308. cartridge gunsmiths and ammunition manufacturers have been necking its case down to form different wildcat cartridges. The 7mm-08 is a byproduct of this process. The 7mm-08 takes the cartridge of the well known 308 and combines it with the ever popular 7mm calibre of bullets. With a short action…
Selecting the perfect reticle in your rifle’s scope is a crucial part of your kit. Depending on the reticle you choose it can aid you in target acquisition, distance judging, and many more things. Though the variety of options on the market today can be confusing, this article will help in determining what you need…
Black Bear season is the first big game hunt of the new year making it popular for hunters wanting to shake off a long winter and get back to the woods. This is what the previous years’ harvest reports can tell you about your hunting zones and the 5 most reliable spots for Black Bear…