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D.O.A. Tactical Portable Shooting Benches Review
By John Anderson

A great combination of light weight combined with sturdiness... Read More
When Mother Nature Conspires Against You!
By Darrell Holland

Survival gear every hunter should have when going afield... Read More
Whitetail Widow
By Lorraine Cheeka

The “whitetail widow” is drawing back a bow of her own or preparing the game meat... Read More
How To Camouflage Paint Your Rifle
By Greg Ballard

How to camouflage paint your rifle for predator hunting... Read More
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Review Of IMR 8208 XBR-Hogdon's New Benchrest Powder
By James Mock

They agreed that this one lot had BR characteristics... Read More
5,000 Coyotes - Experience To Help You Learn At Predator University
By Len Backus

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Spring Bear Hunting Tips
By Paul Tunkis

Tracking bear and reading bear sign... Read More
Vortex Kaibab Binoculars And Outdoorsmans Tripod Review
By Len Backus

High quality lightweight equipment for backpack hunting... Read More
Trail Cameras
Mark Carder

These little devices are quite ingenious for keeping tabs... Read More
U.S. Optics Inc.
By M.L. McPherson

U.S. Optics has offered shooters an extremely robust custom scope... Read More
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6mm Turbo 40 Ackley AR-15 Review
By Robert Whitley

There has been an increase in 6mm wildcats being shot out of AR-15's... Read More
Inside Darrell Holland's Long Range Shooting School
By Ernie Bishop

A lot of information shared over 4 days... Read More
Outlaw Sling Review
By Troy Adams

It distributes the weight over both shoulders, resulting in less fatigue on the upper body... Read More
How Do I Know What To Buy?
By Jeremy Knepp

Some basic thoughts as to where to start... Read More
Making Your Semi-Custom Rifle Look Custom
Bryan Chatwell

Many semi-custom rifles just don't have that custom look or feel... Read More
Custom Barrel Care At 17X
By Jim See

The results of a broken-in barrel do have a noticeable effect... Read More
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E.R. Shaw MK VII 6.5-284 Review
By John Barsness

The E.R. Shaw MK-VII rifle is available with a wide variety of options... Read More
Heritage Defined: The Premier Reticles Story
By Steve Adelmann

A small company thriving after 63 years in the scope market... Read More
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Savage Dual-Port Model 12 LRPV Review
By Jon R. Sundra

A rifle specially designed to meet the needs of the prairie rat shooter... Read More
The Skull As A Trophy
By Troy Adams

Having a skull professionally cleaned for display is a very economical alternative... Read More
Making A Case For The 308 Winchester
By Michael Eichele

I'd like to show that it is still a very useful and effective round... Read More
Is Your Rifle Ready?
By Darrell Holland

How do we eliminate possible mechanical failures in the field? Read More
Air Temperature Effects On Muzzle Velocity
By Gustavo F. Ruiz

The focus of this analysis is on the very first shot, from a cold barrel... Read More
Basic Rifle Maintenance - Part 3
By Vince Bottomley

This month, let's take a look at the action/stock... Read More
Determining Correct Scope Base Angle
By Robert H. Thompson

Figuring out angle correction for a scope base... Read More
Barrel Compromise: Weight Vs. Practicality
By Bryan Chatwell

The compromise between weight and ability to carry... Read More
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Load Tuning
By Jerry Teo

How do you dial in your rifle without burning up the barrel and taking multiple trips to the range? Read More
Book Review - Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting
By Gustavo F. Ruiz

Long range is all about ballistics...Read More
300 Remington Ultra Magnum ABS Barrel Review
By Michael Eichele

The first group was right at 1 MOA... Read More
338 Norma Review
By Ward W. Brien

On the firing line the cartridge shot exceptionally well... Read More
Great Shooting And Hard Hitting Muzzle-Loaded Sabot And Bullet Combinations That Don't Come Packaged
By Toby Bridges

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The Trigger, A Firearm's Nervous System
By Dr. George E. Dvorchak, Jr.

Here are some tips on trigger control... Read More
Basic Rifle Maintenance - Part 2
By Vince Bottomley

This month, we will cover keeping your barrel clean... Read More
Vortex Viper 4-12x40 Scope Review
By Troy Adams

A piece of equipment that exceeds my expectations... Read More
Hensoldt Storms The US Market
By David M. Fortier

If you have need of a superb military grade optic, consider Hensoldt... Read More
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Huskemaw 5-20 LR Scope Review
By Ernie Bishop

I can honestly say I was pleasantly surprised... Read More
Applied Ballistics For Long Range Shooting
By Bryan Litz

It's important to understand the uncertainties involved... Read More
Smith & Wesson M&P 15 PC Review
By Jeff Munnell

I was impressed with its ability to hit prairie dogs on a regular basis... Read More
Don't Get Lost
By Shawn Van Tassell

Here are a few things we can do before setting out on our next outdoor adventure... Read More
Beginners Guide To Long Range Hunting On A Budget
By Jim See

Most of us started out doing it on a budget... Read More
Top 10 Excuses Allowing You To Hunt Longer
By Loop-Hole Louie, AKA Darrell Holland

Time for hunting is just too short...Read More
Basic Rifle Maintenance - Part 1
By Vince Bottomley

We'll keep it simple and start with the bolt itself... Read More
Getting It In The Can
By Richard Mellon

Capturing a successful hunt on video is almost as satisfying as being the happy hunter... Read More
Savage Tactical Rifle Project
By Jerry Teo

An article to walk you through a rifle build using a Savage rifle...Read More
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Berger Bullets' Move To The G7 Standard BC
By Bryan Litz

A better way for shooters to calculate ballistics... Read More
A Camp Perry Primer
By Dan Arnold

It's about keeping yourself and your gear in the best condition possible... Read More
Coyotes In Comanche Country
By Dan Arnold

This is where I learned coyote calling, the sport that I love... Read More
How To Clean Your Rifle Scope
By Gary Garnett

Peak performance is only available when scopes are kept clean...Read More
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The Why Of The AR-15 Semiautomatic
By Jerry Stordahls

The AR-15 has been maligned by the media... Read More
DPMS Panther LR-260 AR-15 Review
By Jacob Gottfredson

The rifle was well built and superbly accurate... Read More
Barnes' Tests Prove Why Berger Hunting VLDs Are So Successful
By Eric Stecker

Important facts revealed in tests... Read More
The 7mm Fatso - The Ultimate Short Magnum!
By Greg Duley

The short magnum craze has taken the gun world by storm... Read More
Wild Boar-One Of America's Largest Varmints
By Michael D. Faw

Wild boars are very serious problems... Read More
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M2D Camouflage Gear Review
By Troy Adams

An excellent camo pattern to blend in with prairie grass or CRP fields...Read More
Is 50 The New 40? - Long Range Turkey Hunting
By J. Schlender

For turkey hunters is 50 yards the new 40 yards? Read More
Coyote Tricks Of A Spot And Stalk Guy
By Michael Johnson

I'm a spot and stalk kinda guy, walking and glassing a lot... Read More
Brass Preparation And Management
By John W. Lewis

High quality brass that has been well prepared is considered vital...Read More
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Long Range Coyotes And The Custom Specialty Pistol
By Steve Hugel

I spotted the coyote from very far away... Read More
Optimizing Precision And Accuracy From VLD Bullets
By Eric Stecker

VLD bullets are designed to be more efficient in flight... Read More
Hunting High Country Mule Deer Bucks
By Allen Jones

I took my son to the spot where I had seen deer 20 years before... Read More
Introducing New Hunters To The Sport
By Ronnie Johnson

My father and grandfather introduced me to hunting at a very early age...Read More
Getting Started In Tactical Rifle Competition
By Ed Shell

How to get started in precision and tactical matches... Read More
Houston, We Have A Problem!
By Darrell Holland

Solving problems with equipment in the field... Read More
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Fitting The Long Range Rifle
By Shawn Carlock

Proper fitting of the precision rifle is important to the long range shooter... Read More
Modular and Marketable: Black Rifles Still Hot In '09
By Scott W. Wagner

Sales of AR-15's have gone through the stratosphere... Read More
Long Range Prairie Dog Hunt In South Dakota
By Jesse Grove

The longest confirmed kill this year was 2218 yards... Read More
Group Therapy-The Problem: How Accurate Is Your Rifle?
By Denton Bramwell

A look at group size... Read More
The F_ _ _ _ _ Word: Flinching
By Darrell Holland

Flinching is common and we ALL do it at one time or another... Read More
Building An Accurate AR-15
By Steve Adelmann

My odyssey into the world of custom AR building... Read More
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What's Wrong With .30 Caliber?
By Bryan Litz

Why is the .30 caliber losing ground to the smaller calibers? Read More
CED M2 Chronograph Review
By Bryan Chatwell

A chronograph that is easy to use at a reasonable cost... Read More
Caldwell Fire Control Full Length Rest Review
By Don Bigelow

I was given an opportunity to try out the Caldwell... Read More
Bore Cleaning Basics
By Matthew Cameron

The carbon and copper left in a rifle bore after firing needs to be dealt with... Read More
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Practical, Tactical Or ?
By Ward W. Brien

There's a difference between this tactical style .300 Win Mag rifle and a typical hunting rifle... Read More
Time And Time Again
By Scott Molnar

I have called at coyotes from Colorado to Montana... Read More
Environmental Hazards
By Darrell Holland

Rifles should come with a disclaimer, or better yet, a booklet on long range ballistics... Read More
Picatinny Rail
Norman E. Johnson

Most of the Picatinny style rails provide a graduated angle for longer range shooting... Read More
Horses As I See Them
By Ian McMurchy

This column is for readers who have never ridden horses... Read More
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Reloading-Looking After The Brass Cartridge Case
By Matthew Cameron

Cartridge cases are made with varying degrees of quality control... Read More
Marlin XL7 Review
By Jon R. Sundra

Lever-actions are not the only type of firearm Marlin has produced...Read More
10 Ways To Stronger Rifle Field Shooting Positions
By Shawn Carlock

Many missed field shots are the result of poor shooting positions... Read More
Get Smart - Use A Ballistics Program
By Darrell Holland

What is the hunter who is thirsty for knowledge to do? Read More
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Varmint Hunting With The AR-15 Type Rifle - Part III
By L.P. Brezny

We were in the western Utah mountains. Coyotes were the target... Read More
1500 Yard Prairie Dogs
By Ernie Bishop

The confirmed distance was 1,590 yards with a specialty pistol... Read More
Forgotten Heroes
By Ian McMurchy

The bears continued their lunging gait. They were enormous... Read More
Hunting Season Is Here!
By Ian McMurchy

Harvest is in full swing. The sign-in book at the range has more names in it every day....Read More
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Barren Ground Caribou Hunt
By Shawn Carlock

My hunting partner and I flew into the Nome, Alaska airport... Read More
Long Range Coyotes: A Custom AR-15 And The Little Scope That Could
By Steve Hugel

Using my old custom AR-15 for coyotes... Read More
Zeiss Victory RF 10x45 Rangefinder Binocular Review
By Len Backus

Zeiss is back in the game in a big way...Read More
How Canting Your Rifle Affects Long Range Accuracy
By Carl Taylor

The impact tends to be low and to the side...Read More
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How To Hunt Antelope
By Ernie Bishop

Antelope hunting was my initiation into big game hunting... Read More
Varmint Hunting With the AR-15 Type Rifle
By L.P. Brezny

Developing an AR-15 to meet a varmint hunter's needs... Read More
Songdog Fever -- Coyote Hunting
By Allen Jones

I shot my first coyote at an altitude of 10,000 feet... Read More
Teaching An Old Dog New Coyote Hunting tricks
By Justin Shireman

As we stood up, there was a nice young coyote 40 yards behind us... Read More
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Shooting a 223 to a Mile Accurately
By Jerry Teo

The quest: Can I get a 223 to reach out to a mile AND arrive accurately? Read More
Coyote Hunting Predatorial Series #3 - Coyote In The Crosshairs
By Greg Ballard

The pieces of equipment that we will use to shoot more coyotes... Read More
Varmint Hunting With The AR-15 Type Rifle - Part I
By L.P. Brezny

I got a sight picture centered on the coyote, then touched off a round... Read More
A Reloading Testing Process
By Matthew Cameron

It consists of 2 phases: research and development, and shooting... Read More
Long Range Rabbit Hunting
By Shane Green

This year my personal challenge was to make a long range shot on a rabbit at 1000 yards plus... Read More
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What Happens When You Fire A Gun
By M.L. McPherson

What happens to the gun, the bullet, and the cartridge case? Read More
Nightforce Ballistic Targeting Software
By Ward W. Brien

People haven't stopped trying to figure out a better way to do things... Read More
The Last Minute Elk --- The Story Of "Ole Crooked Horn"
By Allen Jones

I like archery hunting because of the challenge... Read More
How To Camouflage Paint Your Rifle
By Greg Ballard

How to camouflage paint your rifle for your predator hunting... Read More
Those Tiresome Rifle Maintenance Chores
By Darrell Holland

How many times have we neglected our rifle maintenance? Read More
Dwell Time And Your Trigger
By Darrell Holland

The amount of time the bullet is in the barrel after the trigger breaks... Read More
RCBS Chargemaster 1500 Review
By Jim Brown

For a year now, I have been using it for all my reloading... Read More
Coyote Hunting Predatorial Series #2-Calls Of The Wild
By Greg Ballard

We will be exploiting the absolute need of the coyote to eat... Read More
Can I Come With Dad? – First African Hunt
By Dave Schenck

What would I have given to be allowed to hunt at that age? Read More
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How To Photograph Your Big Game Trophy
By Troy Adams

It is important to take time to capture the memory of the day on film... Read More
Following Up After The Shot
By Shawn Carlock

Here are some examples and tricks I have used in recovery of game... Read More
Coyote Hunting, Predatorial Series #1 - "Basic Behavior"
By Greg Ballard

At the end of his light beam were two big eyes glowing... Read More
Long Range Bowhunting
By Lorenzo Young

The waiting is the hard part for me. Always has been. I knew I had to move slowly... Read More
Hunting For Prairie Dog Towns
By Jim Eid

The "hunting" is trying to find the prairie dog towns... Read More
Wind Doping Basics
The Varmint Hunters Association

The wind can be mastered by any shooter who takes the time... Read More
Killing Phone Books - Bullet Performance
By Ian McMurchy

Most hunters never encounter poor bullet performance... Read More
What Is Parallax And How To Adjust For It?
By Chris Farris

One of the most common questions concerning scopes... Read More
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338 Edge - History and Development
By Shawn Carlock

I developed and named the 338 Edge in 2001... Read More
Degrees Of Rifle Accuracy
By Ian McMurchy

Rifle accuracy is an interesting topic. We all have different opinions on what rifle accuracy is... Read More
Coyote Calling In The Wind - Bring It On
By Justin Shireman

Add a little wind, and your coyote calling results change dramatically... Read More
Equipment And Planning For Backpack Hunting
By Allen Jones

A few key items can literally mean the difference between life and death... Read More
Buffalo Hunting
By Lance J. Kuck

In the United States and Canada there are well over 500,000 buffalo... Read More
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Angle Shooting - Correcting For the Effects of Gravity
By Ward W. Brien

Shooting on angles causes the bullet's point of impact to hit high... Read More
Texas Turkey Hunting As I Know It
By Ian McMurchy

I recently hunted a ranch that was crawling with birds... Read More
Reticle Perpendicularity
By Darrell Holland

Confirming that your reticle is perpendicular to your rifle's bore... Read More
Remington XR100 in .204 Ruger
By Shane Green

This is the best rabbit cartridge on the market... Read More
When Gadgets Fail - Range Finding Reticles
By Darrell Holland

The shooting world has been blessed with its share of techno-gadgets... Read More
Long Range Hunting Ambush
By Shawn Carlock

I now conduct most of my long range hunting by long range ambush... Read More
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Long Range Rifle On A Budget
By Jerry Teo

So, you are interested in building a long range rifle at a reasonable cost... Read More
Setting Up Your Scope
By Jerry Teo

Getting your scope set up to engage game at extended distance with first shot hit probability... Read More
Precision Reloading For Long Range Hunting
By Jerry Teo

Let's look at what it takes to make up superb ammo... Read More
Long Range Tricks And Toys
By Ian McMurchy

The next level of gear, and some specialized techniques for making long shots... Read More
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Setting Up For The Long Range Hunting Shot
By Shawn Carlock

Each long range shot is unique, but the preparation is mostly the same... Read More
Low Priced Long Range Scopes
By Ian McMurchy

Fortunately, there are reasonably priced long range scopes... Read More
Quest For Ballistics Software
By Gustavo F. Ruiz

The first digital computer computed WWII ballistic firing tables... Read More
F-Class Competition As Training For The Hunt
By Jim Collier

We decided that F-class would sharpen our wind reading skills... Read More
The Ultimate Shooting Challenges - Long Shots and Movers Part One - Long Range Hunting
By Ian McMurchy

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Reading The Wind
By Shawn Carlock

The ability to accurately read the wind is what separates a fair shooter from an exceptional one... Read More
Brown Bears At Breakfast
By Ian McMurchy

The huge boar turned his head towards the hunters, let out a growl and hurtled straight at them... Read More
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Things I Learned Shooting Crop Damage Deer
By Dave King

It's a great opportunity to observe deer in their natural habitat... Read More
Long Range Targets
By Ian McMurchy

Practice is essential to develop and maintain wind reading skills... Read More
Do-It-Yourself Western Hunt
By Jim Brown

We gained access to the ranch for a couple of cases of beer... Read More
Wapiti Hunting In New Zealand
By Greg Duley

My annual trip hunting elk took me to the Loch Burn block this year... Read More
The Great Western Hunt
By Jim Collier

While I already had a long range rifle, I wanted to build one “last great elk rifle”...Read More
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Advantages Of Using The Long Range Spotter
By Shawn Carlock

The difference between a hunting partner and a long range spotter... Read More
Dall Sheep Hunt - 2007
By Michael Eichele

Sheep have extremely keen eyes and at 80 yards they can watch you blink! Read More
Stalking Deer In The UK
By "brown dog"

I’ll start with a very brief outline of the UK stalking environment and then move on...Read More
My 2005 Brooks Range, Alaska Dall Sheep Hunt
By Jim Speaks

I booked a hunt with an outfitter from Anchorage... Read More
Leopard In A Tree!
By Len Backus

The remains of a wildebeest were draped over the branch inches from the cat's sharp claws...Read More
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Athabasca Black Bear
By Dave King

I heard rustling coming from directly behind me. It was my first ever in-the-wild bear... Read More
They Called Me El Diablo
By Len Backus

They heard me call the range at 666. To the locals this number is considered to be a sign of the devil... Read More
Gear For Dall Sheep Hunting
By Michael Eichele

My first backpack sheep hunt, and I swore it would be my last... Read More
Alaska Dream Hunt
By Ian McMurchy

Alaskan dreams cost a lot of money. That is a lump you have to swallow... Read More
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