Grand Traverse Bay Grand Traverse Bay is in the Northeast end of Lake Michigan. It and the area around it has a huge amount of public water open to hunting. Not only is it some of the most beautiful territory in the state, it’s also very productive for waterfowl. It’s in the Northwest corner of…
I split and sell firewood each winter to hunters heading up north and neighbors who run out of fuelwood before spring. Calculating how much wood you need is important to a good camping experience. Average Campfire Wood Consumption Chart Convenience store bundle (1 cubic foot) Approx. Hours Per Bundle Bundles for an average social campfire…
I’ve looked at so many reloading kits. They all promise to be a complete solution for under $500, but I don’t know a single serious reloader who is still using the kit they bought when they started. The box reloading kits come with mostly cheap parts that require so much work to be done by…
The Navy SEAL’s standard-issue pistol is the Glock G19. SEALs are allowed to carry their personal choice in 9mm pistols, but many prefer to stick with the standard Glock 19. Here are 9 reasons why. Rugged Reliability Since the Glock G19 first came out in 1988, it’s held a reputation for unwavering reliability at all…
With so many different models, manufacturers, and caliber offerings available, it can be confusing to know the difference between different guns. In this article we are going to talk about Glock handguns, what models they make, and if those models shoot centerfire or rimfire cartridges. Almost all Glock handguns are centerfire, but it does make…
Randy Newberg is one of the most popular hunting personalities today. His public land hunting fuels many a new and experienced hunter to push further and find success. One of the unique things about Randy Newberg is advocating that anyone that puts in the work can do be a successful hunter, the best and most…
Hunting american pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) is an experience every big game hunter should try at least once. Of the U.S. states with antelope, Montana is one of the best to hunt these animals. One of the main advantages of choosing the “treasure state” is the large amount of public land that is open to hunting….
At one point, I didn’t know the difference between the two and ran into trouble trying to put a scope on my rifle. I’ll help you understand the differences. Picatinny accessories generally don’t fit on a Weaver rail, but Weaver accessories do fit on Picatinny rails. The civilian design of a Weaver rail has .18-inch…
The M16 is a well-known rifle because of its mentions in movies referring to the military, so it has become a much-desired gun for individuals to own. Owning a fully automatic M16 is legal for civilians, but the government paperwork required to acquire one takes more than a year, and the purchased M16 must have…
Here at Backfire, we bought seven different rifles and spent over 100 man-hours testings them in seven different categories. After way too much time in the sun, the results are in on these various rifle models. While no rifle was best at everything, we were still able to pick two winners. The best overall rifles…