Every rifle hunter worth his skinning knife knows shooting skills are perishable. Going long periods without pulling a trigger will invariably cause skills to deteriorate, making regular practice essential to maintaining abilities. And if the goal is improvement, then serious range time is … Read more

Asif Ilyasov, an Azerbaijani guide and outfitter, has been hunting worldwide for decades. Asif recently posted a YouTube video, "Marco Polo Sheep Hunting in Kyrgyzstan 2023", where Asif uses a "vlog" style format to capture a beautiful hunting journey in the mountains of Kyrgyzstan for Mar … Read more

Only once has a competitor cleaned a two-day match, going for a perfect score. Who was the shooter? Austin Buschman, who did it at the Leupold Steel Classic PRS Match in Texas in January 2023. He hit all 176 targets over two days. In Cal Zant's fourth article on Austin Buschman, titled "PR … Read more

The YouTube Channel “West Desert Shooter” posted a video with a title too good not to watch, “3,000 Yard Rifle Setup! Tikka 7mm SAUM ELR Rifle”. In the first of the two videos, the host of the YouTube Channel, Logan, provides specifications and details regarding his 3,000-yard rifle build. … Read more

In the early days of my interest in firearms, a co-worker introduced me to his dream rifle: a Barrett MRAD in .338 Lapua Magnum. I did a little research into it, but at the time, and with my lack of knowledge, it was no more than a cool-looking big 'ole gun. But that round was etched in th … Read more

Eric from the “Eric Clem” (@BrooklynBowyer) YouTube channel posted a video documenting the process of replacing a factory Tikka barrel on a Tikka rifle. While some people are under the impression that a Tikka barrel cannot be replaced without a gunsmith, Eric shows us how to do it yourself … Read more

As a British Columbia (B.C.) native, I am very fortunate to be able to hunt Stone Sheep by purchasing an over-the-counter tag, which does not require a guide or outfitter, unlike nonresident hunters. Even with careful preparation and a guide, success is not guaranteed. I've hunted Stone Sh … Read more