Got this press release from Sig today. New Copper Bullet Option for 300 BLK hunters: SIG SAUER® Introduces New SIG HT™ 300BLK Supersonic Ammunition for Hunting Newington, NH (January 11, 2016) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce a new supersonic 300BLK Elite Performance Ammunition round designed specifically for hunting. The SIG HT™ 300BLK cartridge features a …
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5 things every man should own under $500.
5 things every man should own under $500. A Rifle A man needs to have the ability to hunt his own game, shoot targets, and in America, protect his land. There are a few good options out there where you can get a tack driver for under $500 and have a gun you can rely on. Weatherby Vanguard …
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Checking the Hunting Rifle
Before I depart on my elk trip I went to the range to test out my 300 Winchester Magnum. I always feel more comfortable knowing my gun is dialed in before I go out. You want to have 100% confidence in your equipment. Especially when it is literally a life in death situation when it …
Still on the fence about the gun debate?
This is one of the best speeches on the gun debate: http://youtu.be/KB75EuPe9zA
Working Up A Load For ELk
With my Elk Hunting trip coming up I thought I would work up my load a bit to see what type of results I can get. I loaded my .300 WM casing with 71 grains of IMR 4831 powder and topped it off with a 168 grain Barnes TSX bullet. I took 3 shots @ …
Grizzly Makes Boone and Crockett
I just got my grizzly bear skull scored after cleaning it and letting it dry the required 60 days. The skull was officially scored at 24 13/16". Almost an inch larger than the required minimum score to enter the Boone and Crockett all time book. Check out the story here: http://www.huntingtipsandtricks.com/a/Grizzly_Bear_Hunt
Testing Grizzly Loads
I went to the range to test some hand loads out the other day. I was using Barnes TSX 200 grain .308 cal bullets for my .300 WM Weatherby Vanguard. I loaded some bullets with Reloader 22 and some with IMR 7828SSC. Here is a picture of some brass in a loading block and a …
Video of Reloading Hunting Ammunition
Yesterday I loaded up some bullets for my grizzly hunt coming up. I went to the range prior and used the most accurate load to make a box of 20 bullets for my hunt. So here is the video on the steps of reloading ammunition. For the example I used Barnes TSX 200 grain .308 …
Ottawa extends long gun amnesty
Minister of Public Safety Announces Further Action Toward Effective Gun Control WINNIPEG, MANITOBA–(Marketwire – March 19, 2010) – The Honourable Vic Toews, Minister of Public Safety, today announced the Government of Canada’s intention to re-extend the current amnesty that helps firearms owners comply with the law. "This Government is committed to gun control that makes …
Loading for Grizzly
Today I started loading some rounds for my spring grizzly hunt. I was loading 200 grain .308 cal Barnes TSX bullets for my .300 Win mag. I started at the lowest possible charge with IMR 7828 SSC and Reloader 22 powder. I loaded 70 bullets in total so I will go to the range and …