There are some topics that nobody wants to ask about, but they need to be answered. Euthanasia of family pets is one of those hard topics. To humanely shoot a pet cat, the gun should be placed on top of the head just in front of the ears, angled towards the base of the skull….
Running is a much-beloved pastime, but distance plays a key role in how long people can run. Many athletes have run impressive distances, but few have done so without taking a break. Who holds the world record for the longest non-stop run by a human being? Dean Karnazes completed the longest non-stop run by a…
There’s nothing worse than getting a hole in your tire. Before you toss the tire, you should know if it’s small enough to patch or not. In general, a hole in a tire must be less than one inch in diameter in order to be patched; however, the location of the hole must be on…
Figuring out the value of possessions that you consider valuable is difficult because it seems like everything has a different set of depreciation rules. Depreciation of the value of a gun, though, is simple and pretty easy to understand once you know the rules. In general, new factory-produced firearms depreciate about 15% when they are…
Antelope is a delicious source of meat; however, you only get so much of it. When the meat runs out, you’ll have nothing to remember your trophy animal by. Preserve your trophy antelope as a memory by turning it into a shoulder mount. The average cost of taxidermy for an antelope shoulder mount is $650,…
After reviewing dozens of scopes from many different companies ranging in price from $50 to well over $2,000, I am finally ready to write a completely unbiased review of my favorite scopes on the market for hunting in 2024. If you don’t want to read this whole post, here is what I’d tell a friend…
At nearly a century old, the 270 Winchester has become a legendary classic, but it is also starting to show its age in the face of new rivals. In 2021 we saw the release of the 6.8 Western, and one question has been on many minds in the past year, do we finally have a…
There are few things more American than the lever gun, but the 357 magnum comes close. This versatile pistol round has been a staple for US citizens since the great depression and the lever gun has been used by many since the Civil War. Combining the two has been a winning idea for decades! Today…
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…