Revisiting the 6.5mm Creedmoor Recoil
A reader pointed out that data I had previously published about the 6.5mm Creedmoor recoil was too good to be true. I second guessed myself and decided to take a deeper dive.
Hog Meets 44
Bad decisions make good stories. Or so they say. Well, I’ve got one of those to share. Here is what went down with a little hog encounter during a weekend of deer hunting.
Exploring Deer Hunting Cartridges
I’m always curious about different cartridges and their capabilities. Figured you might be curious too. Here is brief, but broad, look at several different commonly used cartridges for deer hunting.
AR Platform Cartridge Selection for Hogs
Hog hunting with an AR-platform rifle makes a lot of sense to a lot of folks, including me. This begs the question, what common AR-platform cartridge is suited to the task? 5.56 NATO, .300 Blackout, or .308 Winchester?
After Action Report: Axis Hunt 2020
Every hunting trip yields new memories and offers a learning opportunity. This after action report recounts what I saw and learned during an exotic game hunt in July of 2020.
Field Notes: Vortex Optics Razor HD LH 3-15×42 Riflescope
Riflescopes for hunting have to strike a balance between features and weight. The Vortex Razor HD LH did just that. The same can be said about their new Razor HD LHT newer and improved product line.
Deer Hunting Load Out
Looking for an example of a deer hunting load out? Here is what I take and how I organize it.
How Do the .308 Win, .300 WinMag, and .338 WinMag Stack Up?
Here is a comparison between the .308 Winchester, .300 Winchester Magnum, and the .338 Winchester Magnum for hunting applications.
Why the Cartridge Matters Even When Shot Placement is King?
If one can’t place a shot in the vital zone with a particular cartridge, then that cartridge is irrelevant. However, if one can place a shot a good shot with several cartridges, then cartridge selection becomes pretty important.
Matching the Cartridge to the Hunt
Take a list of available cartridges, filter out those whose ballistic capabilities are insufficient for the application, and sort by preference. That’s how I match my cartridge to the hunt.
