I was talking to a friend the other day and he asked me some ideas on what he should get for a rifle. He wanted a rifle that would be adequate for all game. Even though you could use some calibers for most game in North America such as; the .300 wm, .30/06, and varius …
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New Gear Reviews
I have purchased a number of new hunting products after doing extensive research and have written about the results on my web site. I always look for economical solutions as I assume most people do as well. If you would like to read about my field tests and reviews on the following items; Bushnell Scout …
Nifty Little Range Finder Holder
As an archer I am continually trying out new gear and testing how to be most effeciant with my setup. I ordered a range finder holder from cherry hill outdoors in order to have a better system for my binos and rangefinder. I used a string from my bino buddies to carry my range finder …
Merino Wool for Base Layer
I just picked up some merino wool boxers, socks, and shirt and found them to be excellent. I suggest anyone looking for a good base layer to take a look at merino wool and Ice Breaker Merino wool to be more precise. I wore the items for the whole weekend and it kept moisture off …
Getting Ready For Weekend Spring Bear Hunt
GPS check, Head lamp check, batteries check, sleeping bag check. "Looks like everything is here." Getting ready for any hunting trip takes time for preperation; preperation for scouting, groceries, gear, and unexpected problems. As I prepare for this years annual spring bear derby I am checking things off from a hunting trip checklist. You want …
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New Gear Additions
My birthday is coming up and I thought it would be a good occasion to get some new hunting gear, I wanted an early season hiking boot and a good spotting scope. Being on a budget of $500 it was tough to find quality items for this price range. I found a used Leupold gold …
Making Storage Room Count For Hunting Gear
Maybe I am not the only hunter living in a condo with limited storage space for all my hunting and camping gear. It can be good to have limited space, as you prioritize what you absolutely need to function and then turf the rest. I for one am a gear junkie and have a raft …
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Remington’s New Shotgun Slug
Has anyone seen the new Remington Premier Accutip bonded sabot slug? It looks pretty cool, shotgun hunters will have something to look forward to this hunting season. It probably would be effective for a backup defender shotgun round when bowhunting in bear country as well. Check out the video on Remingtons website: http://www.remington.com/products/ammunition/shotshell/slugs/accuTip_bonded_sabot_slug.asp