Punt Gun
Did you ever want to shoot your limit of ducks or geese with one shot? Then a Punt Gun is what you are looking for…though not legal in the US, this bit of history is fascinating and this video demonstrates …
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Shooting
A Christmas Story
Forget the Red Rider BB Gun, my good buddy Wilbur found the perfect shotguns for his kids for Christmas this year–a .410 gauge for Tiger and a .20 gauge for Evie. Thanks to the warm weather, the new shooters got …
Gear Up Your Garage
The Outdoor Channel is running a “Gear Up Your Garage” contest. Billed as “an exciting new sweepstakes giving viewers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to win the products, goods and vehicles to fill the “garage of their dreams.’” Regarding the “Gear Up …
The 2007 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show
The 2007 Eastern Sports & Outdoor Show is set for February 3-11, 2007, at the State Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. The schedule of events is jam packed. I will give the first Exhibitor to send me free passes …
Smith & Wesson Acquires Thompson/Center Arms
Smith & Wesson announced that it will acquire Thompson/Center Arms, a 40-year-old, privately-held maker of premium hunting firearms, for $102 million in cash. Thompson/Center Arms, headquartered in Rochester, New Hampshire, is the maker of Contender and Encore interchangeable firearm systems, …
Check Your Barrel
An alert reader sent me a pictures from a not-so-smart shooter. I think it came from here. Hopefully no one was hurt.
Ballistic Software
It’s summer time…groundhog time. And the need for ballistic software just increased ten-fold. Here is a list of PC based ballistic software with reviews for Barnes Ballistics for Windows, Sierra Infinity, RCBS.Load, PC Bullet for Windows, PointBlank, and Recoil Calculator. …
At the Range…
Got to the range today, to dial in the 22-250 after screwing with the scope adjustments at the Groundhog Match. This is 100 yards, FIVE shots. I know, you are thinking you only see three holes. Look at the back …
500m Groundhog
I visited Shippensburg Fish & Game today and shot in my first “Paper Groundhog” match against a friend of mine and a couple of other nice fellows. It was the first time my Tikka ever shot 500 meters; and it …
Guns & Rooftops Don’t Mix Well
If you are going to shoot pigeons, I’d suggest Higgins, and not Downtown Pittsburgh. This fellow opted for the latter and cause a lot of ruckus. Police closed off most of the Golden Triangle and blocked highway exits to Downtown …