Thunder on the River
During his first trip to Africa, the author found both challenge and reward hunting the bushveld near South Africa’s Limpopo River with Smith & Wesson’s mighty .460 S&W Mag. X-Frame revolver.
Taking the Bite Out of Recoil
Nobody likes being hit hard in the shoulder every time they squeeze the trigger on his or her favorite shotgun or rifle. But recoil is a reality of the nature of firearms: The more power, the greater the bite.
Hardware: Hornady Custom Lite
Newton’s third law of motion pronounces that to every action there is always opposed an equal reaction. This basic law of physics applies to rifles. The reaction to the bullet speeding down the barrel is recoil pushing against your shoulder. The more recoil you experience, the more likely you are to flinch. Hornady’s new Custom Lite ammunition is designed to reduce the likelihood of that flinch—or possibly even eliminate it.
Hardware: Winchester Varmint X
Every varmint hunter, whether he be targeting alfalfa-raiding ground squirrels or fawn-eating coyotes, knows what he wants in ammunition: something fast and flat with minimal recoil. Inexpensive wouldn't hurt, either.
Smileys in the Blind, Roosters on the Dash
Maybe you didn't cover yourself in glory on the first day of your guided South Dakota bird hunt, but you're a fast learner. Day two is a different story. It goes like this …
Handgun Hunting 101: The Mechanics
Whether getting started or renewing your vows, it’s time to get back to the handgun hunting basics.
What Your Hunting Guide Wants
You know what you want in a hunting guide, and if you’ve ever gone on a guided hunt, you know that you will receive instructions and maybe even a few lists before you arrive.
Why Would Anyone Want to Hunt With a "Silencer?"
A columnist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution was baffled as to why hunters might want to use a suppressor with their firearm. Keith Wood supplies the answer in this latest edition of "BullShooters."
Deer Hunting with Uberti
Sheriff Jim Wilson jumped at the chance to join Uberti for a hunt in Texas and put the company's High-Wall rifle to the test. How did he fare? Read on to find out.
Who Needs A Magnum?
Magnum cartridges certainly have their place, but are they really required to take most game? Keith Wood evaluates their purpose and necessity.
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