Deer Rifle for Under $1000
Here is what Uncle Zo would do if he had $1000 to spend on a deer rifle today.
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.
First Impressions: Gerber Vital Pack Saw
The Gerber Vital Pack Saw is a really small and extremely light bone saw that I keep in my hunting pack to assist with some medium game quartering tasks in the event loppers aren’t available.
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.
Deer Hunting Load Out
Looking for an example of a deer hunting load out? Here is what I take and how I organize it.
First Impressions: Kimber America Hunter Pro
The Kimber Hunter Pro (exclusive to Cabela’s) chambered for 6.5mm Creedmoor is a really light, accurate, and easy to shoot bolt-action rifle. Even though we ran into some issues, Kimber made it right, and seems like this rifle is ready for next deer season.
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.
Best Folding Knife for Hunting, Maybe?
I might have fallen in love with a folding knife… one that could be the best folding knife for hunting.
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.
How Much Meat Does a Deer Yield?
Depending on how a deer is processed it can yield quite a bit of meat. Two small whitetail spikes yielded enough to fill about half of a 7 cu ft chest freezer.
