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

Ammunition and firearm manufacturer Weatherby recently released the “Model 307 Alpine MDT” bolt-action rifle. This rifle is a variation of the Weatherby Model 307, which is currently manufactured and sold in two configurations: a traditional rifle form factor and a model that features our … Read more

The world of firearms and ammunition has continuously evolved to meet the demands of shooters seeking improved performance, versatility, and accuracy. One such innovation is the 280 Ackley Improved (AI) rifle cartridge, which has garnered significant attention from shooters, hunters, and e … Read more

'Mail Call Mondays' on the 8451 Tactical Youtube channel is packed with great information delivered by the host, former USMC Sniper John McQuay. In this video, John answered a question from a listener about custom actions. The listener asked how much having a custom action on a bolt-action … Read more

YouTuber, professional hunter, and industry professional Anthony Amantine is known for creating high-quality night vision and thermal hunting videos, gear breakdowns, rifle reviews, and more on his YouTube channel. His recent video "Yes, another .223 and she's bad!" details a rifle build r … Read more

"Where did it hit?" I heard the shooter ask as he opened the rifle's action and ejected an empty cartridge case. "I think it's high left," said his buddy while squinting into a spotting scope and studying a distant paper target. "But I can't tell for sure at this distance. Fire another one … Read more

Crimping bullets in place when handloading cartridges can be a controversial topic, which makes it worth examining. But first, just in case you're new to reloading, let's define crimp as pinching or squeezing an object to prevent something from moving. In handloading, crimping is squeezing … Read more