Tag Archives: Hunting

Remington backed the .300 Blackout as a .30 cal solution for firing super and subsonic loads more terminally effective than 5.56 out of short barrels. An easily suppressed short barrel AR platform with a bump in lethality. Bill Wilson said (paraphrasing) “That’s cool but can it stay in the AR-15 while slaying hogs like mad?” So with that different goal …

A pair of bucks ran across the rolling sandhills of Nebraska, making their way towards the woodlot I was watching. There had already been an abundance of doe and small buck activity, and as the sun made its way into the western sky, the big boys were making an appearance. The lead buck had my attention with five even points stretching …

From Travis Pike Contrary to what many talking heads say the AR 15 makes an outstanding hunting rifle. It’s been my go to choice for a few years now and I’ve never been happier. Oddly enough, even among other AR 15 owners and pro gun hunters it’s seen as odd. As if I’m Rambo and the deer are a small …

When it comes to hunting choosing a hunting optic on a budget is never easy.  A solid optic can work wonders but finding the right one can be difficult. An optic allows the user to make more accurate, more precise shots. They also allow users to scan and scout at a distance greater than what their eyes can see. Scopes …

Over 297,000 Michigan voter signed petition to base wildlife decisions on sound science. LANSING—Today the Michigan Senate passed the Scientific Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, a citizen initiative brought to the Legislature by the signatures of almost 300,000 registered Michigan voters led by the Citizens for Professional Wildlife Management, a coalition of conservation, hunting, fishing and trapping organizations.   “This …

Why hunt with an AR15? Why not? They can be customizable for length of pull for nearly any size hunter wearing any size of clothing, (meaning they will shoot comfortably for your child as he/she grows up, or even you in your winter clothes, or a t shirt) they are accurate, these aren’t the rifles of Vietnam anymore, they are …

The “Test” hunting season for wolves in Michigan has come to an end. This year marks the first time wolves could be hunted in Michigan since they were declared a protected species. A huge change from just 50 years ago when Michigan paid a bounty for wolves. Hunting was limited to: 43 wolves Limited to 3 Upper Peninsula zones Nov …

We recently had the privilege of getting a SureFire 2211 to review. The SureFire 2211 is a brand new class of lights that was designed with the help of active duty law enforcement and an advanced team of SureFire engineers.   The wrist light is designed to fill 3 roles: Weapon Light Primary Light Backup Light   We tested this …

There are certain words that we expect to see when shopping online or in stores for gun related gear. Of those terms no word gets over used more then Tactical. I nearly spit out a perfectly good cup of coffee when I found ads on my Facebook feed for not 1 but 2 tactical energy drinks now on the market. …

My uncle used to come home with game hens all the time as a child. Aside from nearly breaking a tooth or two on bird shot it was one of my favorite meals. Sitting around the table and sharing stories of his hunts and adventures when he would go hunting in Montana are what instilled in me the love for …