Hunters with Attitude
Hunters with an attitude. Imagine that. Attitude isn’t everything, but it seems to add a few hundred feet per second to muzzle velocity and at least that many foot-pounds of kinetic energy to any bullet. Evidence for that comes from dozens of hunters who respond...
The 6.5 Grendel: A Deer Hunting Surprise
Super Bowl punch from a Pee Wee round.
The Ghost of Camelot Ridge
Every so often, it occurs to me that I am, without question, one of the luckiest guys in the world. It’s a brash statement, no doubt, and I hope that it doesn’t come off as bragging, because that’s not how I mean it. To me, it just means that I understand, and that...
Once Bitten, Twice Shy: The Scope Bite
Arguably worse than any snake bite, when the rifle scope bites, it’s only a matter of seconds until the blood and the tears start to flow. There are seven venomous snakes in my home state of Oklahoma – the copperhead, the cottonmouth and five different species of...
8 Essential Rifle Skills
Practice doesn’t make perfect. Perfect practice makes perfect.
Hunting Africa with a Falling Block Rifle: The Dakota M10 Single Shot
The romance of the falling block single-shot rifle has never been lost on me. The courage to trust my hunts to one sometimes has been. If you’ve ever seen that photo of Selous sitting in his camp chair beside two Kori bustards with his falling block rifle leaning...
The Call for More Gun Control Will Accelerate the Sale of Guns
Nearly 6 million Americans have purchased firearms since inauguration day. When it comes to protecting themselves and their families, they're not waiting for a government solution. For America’s 150 million gun owners, much of our law enforcement community and many...
Five Reasons to Own a .300 RUM
The .300 Remington Ultra Magnum is a monster. But it’s attracting a lot of attention and gaining a lot of fans. Why?
Long-Range Rifle on a Budget
Three cartridges that will make long-range shooting a breeze.
What One Round to Hunt Worldwide?
From massive brown bears, to predators and varmints, African dangerous game and everything in between, this round gets the job done worldwide. I love hunting firearms, especially beautifully wood-stocked, accurate bolt action and single-shot rifles. I personally have...