Field Dispatch – The Hunting Commute of 1/2/19
As six wood ducks banked and dropped low over the head of Lukas Allen this morning, I could sense the impatience with his watch. Only a few more minutes listening to that whiny whistling and the rapid but somehow synchronized beating of wings before things would be...
The Blaser F16 Intuition is the Women’s Shotgun from Germany
Think of the Blaser F16 Intuition as the classic power suit of women’s shotguns. Free of gimmicks and doo-dads, the Blaser F16 Intuition’s plain gun-metal gray receiver is accessorized by only a discreet logo. If you appreciate understated over/unders that exude...
Why We Miss Birds in Upland Hunting
The pointer was facing me, and I could see that he was locked up tighter than a tick. His head was high, his tail set was ramrod straight, and there was no question there was a covey of quail under his nose. The birds were between him and me, and since it was my turn...
Your Next Must-Have Rifle Accessory
The Spartan Precision Rifle Bipod Is Built For Hunters By Hunters. Let’s face it, as hunters we love gadgets. It’s why our closets are always so cramped, and our garages look like a sporting version of the junkyard on Sanford and Son. We tinker, we modify, we hoard....
Hands-On With The Bergara Premier Mountain Rifle In 6.5 Creedmoor: The Most Accurate Factory Rifle I’ve Fielded
When my first 3-shot group with a brand-new rifle measures a quarter of an inch, it immediately has my undivided attention. Add to this that the rifle in question is billed as a mountain rifle and I quickly go into Planet of the Apes mode…tilting my head as I look at...
Henry Celebrates a Century of the Cody Stampede Rodeo
A limited edition series of lever action rifles pays tribute to one of America’s longest-running professional rodeos. BAYONNE, NJ – November 29, 2018 – Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of the Cody Stampede Rodeo, one of America’s longest running successful...
SAUER S100 Rifles Now Shipping in 6.5 PRC
San Antonio, Texas (November 28, 2018) – J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Germany’s oldest gunmaker, is now shipping all versions of its SAUER S100 bolt-action rifle in a 6.5 PRC (Precision Rifle Cartridge) chambering with prices starting at $799. SAUER is the first to offer a...
Kent Bismuth Waterfowl loads bring your classic shotguns back to the duck blind…with a wallop!
It is always a good sign when ducks are buzzing the decoys before the sun shows up. For my birthday this year, I could not think of a better place to be than hunkered down underneath flooded timber waiting on the birds to arrive. It has been a wet year in Central...
Handguns for Christmas: Wisconsin Company Buys Firearms for Every Employee
HORTONVILLE, Wis. — A company that produces novelty glassware embedded with a bullet as if it had been shot has decided to give every employee a handgun as a Christmas present. Giving employees their choice of revolver as a gift is part of an effort to promote...
Montblanc and Purdey at Griffin & Howe
Saturday, December 15th Book Now Montblanc and Purdey have the pleasure of inviting you to celebrate the Great Masters collaboration and to share their passion for fine craftsmanship. 12:00 PM Lite bites served at the Pro Shop. 1:00 PM Cannon Fire followed by 100...