We have looked everywhere from local stores to Amazon to search for the best binoculars for under $250. After searching through Amazon reviews, asking employees at sporting stores, and looking into what other hunters and shooters prefer, and spending a lot of time reviewing them, we have come up with a list of the top…
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…
The policeman and his sidearm are almost inseparable. Rarely will a law enforcement officer be without it, and certainly not while in uniform and in public. It is his first lethal force option, and while not the most effective, it is there at a moment’s notice. 65% of police departments in the USA use the…
Nobody wants to go deaf, yet many hunters go afield every year without hearing protection. Any loud, sharp noise over 140 decibels (dB) can damage hearing yet most guns 22 calibers and larger exceed that limit. Large, hunting calibers can even top 175dB! The good news is that hunters now have plenty of options on…
Deer hunters today are inundated by a multitude of rifle manufacturers, cartridges, and specifications. The sheer volume of rifle offerings for hunters may become overwhelming when choosing a new gun. Manufacturers like Browning, Ruger, and particularly Savage continue to innovate, impress us with better quality rifles in high-quality deer hunting chamberings. How does one choose…
We reviewed the Thompson Center Compass, Ruger American, Savage Axis, Remington 783, and Mossberg Patriot to see what the best inexpensive hunting rifle is. We spent hundreds of dollars to buy all of the guns listed above, we went out to the desert and tested them for a hundred hours to be able to give…
The chances of a hunter going through life without making a gut-shot are very slim, but just how long can it take for an animal to die from being gut-shot? Depending on the type of firearm used and the animal being hunted, it could take over 24 hours for the animal to die. Normally, it…
There are multiple arguments about the best coyote ammo, but hunters agree on the need to drop them fast. The most effective .223 ammo for coyotes is Hornady Superformance Varmint 53 Grain V-MAX (Order it from MidwayUSA here). It combines the highest ballistic coefficient with great accuracy, the highest velocity, and the least damage to…
I lived in Idaho for most of my life, and hunting has always been a big part of my life there. I recently moved to St George, Utah, and miss the ample over-the-counter elk hunting opportunities the abound in the Gem State, but I will certainly be back to hunt many times. This isn’t…
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…