When it comes to hunting the West, the first skill set a hunter should master is the art of glassing from a tripod. Second, he should master utilizing the tripod as a shooting support.
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Tripod Shooting 101When it comes to hunting the West, the first skill set a hunter should master is the art of glassing from a tripod. Second, he should master utilizing the tripod as a shooting support.
Lifestyle & Fitness
Getting Prepared = Staying Prepared"If you are reading Western Hunter magazine, you are probably already in the elite, small percentage of hunters that harvest the majority of the game. If you aren’t and want to know how to stay prepared all year without spending a lot of money or time, please read on for what I have learned by studying the small percentage of good hunters that are routinely successful...."
Strategy & Tactics
Underdogs"For the most part, hunters look at fall bears as an opportunity type of species. We all have a bear tag in our pocket during the Fall, but only fill it by happenstance if one presents itself while out elk or deer hunting. Not many solely focus on bear hunting in the fall, especially in the southwest when compared to its trophy elk and mule deer opportunities..."
Adventure & Hunt Stories
37 Years, 361 Days"The wind was still, and every step seemed louder than the last. As I walked, I would stop and survey the area with my binoculars before continuing on. Eventually, I caught movement in the trees ahead. “Was it him?” I thought.
Adventure & Hunt Stories
Antlers and Acorns"And then it happened! As I was enjoying this beautiful fall morning on the Kaibab, I realized I was looking straight at a big buck, and he was looking straight at me. He was facing me, his body engulfed in a tall thicket of oak brush but his head was exposed as he ate acorns. He was the biggest buck I had ever had in front of me on a hunt."
Adventure & Hunt Stories
Now or Never“You’ve got 48 minutes.” The update snapped me back to reality. My next step would seal my fate. After being so cautious on the open face, I made the trees and started to relax. With one slip and the sound of gravel underfoot, the whole herd stood at attention.
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Building a CartridgeWhether you’re looking to shoot a bullet that is unavailable in factory ammo, seeking better performance from your rifle, or tracking down accurate load data for a new rifle without spending a week’s pay on components, Unknown Munitions has you covered.
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Browning 6.8 Western ReviewI had the privilege of testing it in a new model Browning X-bolt Western Hunter, and it checks all of the boxes.
Lifestyle
Long-Range Shooting SchoolIf you're like Doug and want to get better at long-range shooting, the Outdoor Solutions’ Long Range Shooting School is for you.
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Barrel Length 101With the advancements in custom rifles and efforts to go ultralight, here is why you should put a short barrel on your next rifle.
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Proof Research Switch Rifle ReviewColton tests out the new Proof Research Switch Rifle, a modular option which allows you to switch barrels from home.
In Field Tactics
Tips for Improvised Rifle ShotsRifle shots during a hunt are almost always spontaneous, so you should practice these tips for improvised shots.