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Guides to rifles, shotguns, handguns, ammunition, optics and archery, plus hunting know-how by species for the United States and Canada. Every page lists the sources behind it.
Guide · Ammunition and Calibers
Bullets do not have one speed. Published examples range from slow .22 LR loads below many common handgun examples to a .30-06 Springfield rifle load listed at 2,910 feet per second at the muzzle.
Glossary · Bows and Archery
A bow peep sight is a small rear aperture mounted in the bowstring, often used on compound bows. The archer looks through it to center the front sight, pin, or scope, which gives the eye a repeatable rear reference.
Guide · Scopes and Optics
A rifle scope reticle is the aiming pattern you see in the scope. The best reticle choice depends on whether you want a simple hunting sight picture, measured hold marks, ballistic holdovers, wind references, illumination, or a reticle scale that stays constant through magnification changes.
Guide · Outdoor and Hunting Gear
Cold weather hunting layers should move sweat away from your skin, trap warm air, and block wind, rain, and snow. The key is to adjust before you sweat on the walk in, then add insulation before you sit still.
Guide · Firearm Safety and Storage
Light surface rust on a firearm can sometimes be addressed gently after the gun is fully unloaded. Use firearm oil or rust protectant and soft wiping, then clean, dry, protect, and store the firearm where moisture cannot build up.
Guide · Firearm Safety and Storage
Ammunition does not have one universal expiration date, but several manufacturers give shelf-life guidance of about 10 years when it is stored properly. Storage conditions matter most: keep ammunition cool, dry, correctly packaged, protected from heat, sunlight, moisture, chemicals, and unauthorized access.
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