Hunt

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Hunting is seasonal here: deer, hogs, and the field gear that earns a spot in the truck.

  • HuntReview

    Vortex Strike Eagle 1-8x24mm Riflescope

    The Vortex Optics Strike Eagle 1-8x24mm riflescope is, in my opinion, arguably the best entry level value priced LPVO in the market. Because it’s an entry level optic, it leaves a lot to be desired. Nevertheless, it’s reliable and dependable…

    7 min
  • HuntField Notes

    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.

    6 min
  • HuntGuide

    Building a Quality Survival Kit on a Budget: Part 12

    It’s time to add up to $25 worth of goodness to the budget survival kit. This month I am looking at items used for emergency lighting and illumination.

    3 min
  • HuntGuide

    Building a Quality Survival Kit on a Budget: Part 11

    It’s time to add up to $25 worth of goodness to the budget survival kit. This month I am looking at items necessary for effective land navigation.

    3 min
  • HuntGuide

    Building Survival Skills 4: Fire Making

    For the fourth installment of the Building Survival Skills series of blog posts, I’m covering the basics of fire making.

    6 min
  • HuntGuide

    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.

    11 min
  • HuntOpinion

    Low Powered Variable Optic or Red Dot Sight

    Red dot sight (RDS), low powered variable optic (LPVO), or both? This is a common question pondered by folks when considering how to accessorize a modern rifle. Read on for my opinion.

    5 min
  • HuntGuide

    Building a Quality Survival Kit on a Budget: Part 10

    It’s time to add up to $25 worth of goodness to the budget survival kit. This month I am looking at items that provide cover, which offer some additional protection in survival situations.

    4 min
  • CompeteReview

    Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29×56 FFP Riflescope

    A review on the Athlon Cronus BTR 4.5-29×56 FFP Riflescope is way overdue. Cliff notes: a superb large (and heavy) scope ideal for long distance precision shooting. Read on for details.

    4 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    Different Zeros For Different Heros

    Looks like I opened a can of worms with yesterday’s post regarding the 50/200 yard zero. The amazing discussions that followed prompted me to look into and compare several zero distances including 25, 36, 50, 100, and 200 yard zeros.

    9 min
  • FundamentalsGuide

    The Mythical 50/200 Yard Zero

    Ever have someone suggest to zero your rifle at 50 yards because that will provide a secondary zero at 200 yards? Ever heard a broken clock is right twice a day? Let’s take a closer look at the mythical 50/200…

    5 min
  • HuntOpinion

    Why I Love Christmas Tree Reticles

    A few days ago, I wrote a post explaining why I don’t care for BDC style reticles. Figured I’d take the opposite approach and attempt to explain why I like Christmas tree reticles so much.

    4 min