Hunting – Firearms – Shooting – Outdoor Blog
Introduced by Winchester in 1955 for use in the Winchester Model 70 bolt-action rifle, the .243 Winchester cartridge uses the .308 Winchester case as its parent case but is necked down to accept .243 caliber bullets. Nonetheless, this cartridge quickly gained popularity among hunters worldwide and consequently, just about every major firearms manufacturer now offers rifles chambered … Read more
As you may have noticed, .308 Winchester is one of the most widely used rifle cartridges available. It’s an exceptional round for a couple different uses. There is a huge array of .308 rifles available, which lead us to creating this article to identify our list of the best .308 rifles for the money on … Read more
The .300 Winchester Magnum is an extremely versatile cartridge that is used by a wide range of shooters including hunters, target shooters, military units, and law enforcement departments due to its superior ballistics. Introduced by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1963 for use in their Model 70 bolt action rifle, the .300 Winchester Magnum cartridge … Read more
Panther Arms is known for the quality firearms it produces and when it comes to the DPMS Oracle 308, it has not disappointed either. In fact, the 308 version is one of the most popular brands produced by Panther Arms. It comes out of the box with accurate installations and almost ready for hunting. All … Read more
While most long range rifle shooters seem to have a distinct preference for flat shooting rifle cartridges, this feature is especially important to varmint hunters who commonly hunt small sized prey at what most hunters would consider to be exceptionally long ranges. In addition, because most varmint species are relatively small and, because the purpose … Read more
The Ruger Mini 30 has been designed for versatility as its construction and performance well fits and suits personal protection and varmint hunting as well as recreational shooting and at times target shooting. For a long time, the Ruger Mini 30 has been a favorite of the homeowners and ranchers alike. Their preference for this … Read more
When it comes to self defense weapons, be it for personal defense or for defending one’s home from invading criminals, most people tend to automatically think of handguns. However, the fact is that handguns do require a significant amount of practice in order to become proficient in their use and, even then, it is sometimes … Read more
Every rural homeowner knows the annoyance of common varmints, such as rats, opossums, coyotes, groundhogs, or skunks. If you are looking for the best rifles to help you eliminate these varmints, look no further than this article. We will review five of the best varmint rifles in depth to help guide your purchase. All of … Read more
Air rifles are extremely widely used throughout the United States. For those that aren’t familiar, air rifles fire a BB-style projectile using compressed air. A traditional rifle uses a combustible propellant to fire their projectiles, so they rely on chemical reactions. Air rifles use only pressurized air to shoot projectiles. Air rifles are commonly used for … Read more