Now that we have acquired our rifle, scope, rings and accessories it is time to mount the scope and align it so you can hit the X Ring-dead center. It is best to use gunsmith screwdrivers and related bits; otherwise you will have burrs and nicks in your craft.
We must always remember it is the individual trained shootist who determines if the game is brought home-not just spending thousands for a wall hanger to impress people. The right person-the right rifle – the right scope, and now for consideration are the accessories.
Now that you have purchased your “real” hunting rifle it is the time to customize it for accuracy. We will start with understanding the selection of riflescopes and accessories.
I have always admired a crossbow as a more efficient close range hunting weapon, so this year since Virginia and four other states have legalized the cross bow- I bought my first one. No, not the thousand dollars plus model(s), but a simple recurve 180 lb. from ebay.
Now that you have a new handgun, or rifle, you have to care for it-even wall hangers need care. This article will focus on proper care of your firearm to maintain critical accuracy, and in some cases restoring lost accuracy through neglect by former owners, or misinformation.
The most popular rifle in sales these days is the SKS military rifle. When you purchase this rifle with bayonet and cleaning rod you think you are getting the real thing-lost in a cave someplace, in pristine condition, and a good cheap price. Surprise. These are Norinco Chinese copies made by the shipload for the […]
So much hyperbole from a tactical standpoint exists in advertising to influence the buying power of the citizen, he or she, is quite bamboozled into para-military, militia thinking. This, I think is wrong. Our goal is to define hunting rifles for legal game-not shooting at one another. Let us further refine our inquiry into that […]
This article is directed to moving up to a real formidable weapon for hunting. I do not want to address modern military “rifles”, nor their intended application. It is quite legal in this state to kill wildlife with deer and bear being the ultimate game; hopefully I would think for food.