A few years ago, someone told me that it is cheaper to hunt in Africa than it is to go on a guided elk hunt in Idaho. I couldn’t believe that until I started looking into it further. Now that I’ve been to Africa a couple of times on hunting safaris, I can say that…
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….
As a modern hunter, finding a game animal that may be hunted throughout the year all over the continent is rare. Feral hog, however, is a species that people can hunt year-round. This invasive species population that destroys crops and entire ecosystems continues to grow at exponential rates that are challenging to keep up within…
Need to start thinning the coyote population near you? Look at any of these 10 capable rifles; they will help you on your mission. What Makes These Rifles Coyote Killers: Not every rifle model on this list is designed specifically for taking predators or varmints, though some are predator-specific guns. When choosing a rifle to…
A few years ago, I noticed my two boys needed some toughening up. Too many trips to all-inclusives or amusement parks. I wanted to start them hunting, but I wanted them to enjoy the experience. I began taking them on guided hunting trips with high success rates to get them excited about it, and it…
Being up close to a Grizzly is a nerve-wracking experience. After a hunter recounted to me his experience of being severely mauled on a mountainside, I decided to write this article. In general, the .45 acp is a poor choice for bear defense. The round is slow, fat, and has fairly poor penetration on tough-skinned…
Whether you are preparing for the elk hunt of your dreams or just deciding on your new elk rifle, these are the top 10 best elk hunting rifles for 2022. The 10 Best Elk Hunting Rifles Fierce Fury Christensen Mesa Bergara Premier Highlander Weatherby Mark V Weathermark Savage 110 Ultralight Browning XBolt Mountain Pro Tungsten…
Curious about hunting feral hogs in Alabama? Tired of hunting deer, duck, or turkey, and wanting a larger challenge? Want to take a hog hunting trip, but don’t know the best places to hunt? Below are the best places in Alabama to hunt feral hogs, as well as some tips and advice to make your…
With the popularity of the 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge among hunters and competition shooters alike, we begin to imagine all the possible applications of this round. Already popular among deer hunters, many wonder if the 6.5 Creedmoor will also be effective on black bear. The 6.5 Creedmoor is an adequate cartridge for hunting black bear as…
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…