American Hunter | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Firearm and ammunition reviews, archery coverage and features stories from the staff of American Hunter, an Official Journal of the National Rifle Association.
A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting - American Hunter
Sep 21, 2018 · It’s never too late to become a bowhunter, and getting started is easier than you think. Here’s how to go about the process, including bow selection and fit, broadhead selection, practice drills and crucial hunting techniques.
12 Crossbow Do's and 3 Don'ts | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Feb 21, 2013 · When I first started shooting modern crossbows several years ago, I had no idea what to expect. Like many who had never played with them, these tools confused me. I had seen them on TV, but without ever handling one, I wasn’t sure about a lot of things.
Shot Placement 101: Where to Shoot a Deer
Aug 4, 2020 · The goal of every shot at game is to guide the bullet to the perfect place on the animal so it enters the body and disables or destroys vitals resulting in a swift kill. Here’s a detailed look at the various options.
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges | An Official Journal Of …
Jun 3, 2019 · When it comes to recognizing and responding to a bear attack, few people have as much experience as Alaska’s Steve Nelson, a former research geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey who’s spent the last 41 years teaching bear defense courses in the Last Frontier.As a geologist, Nelson has killed four bears in defense of life and property (DLP), including two black bears and two grizzlies.
How to Field Judge a Whitetail Buck - American Hunter
Jul 9, 2019 · Every whitetail hunter dreams of putting their tag on a trophy-class buck, and if you judge by numbers, can you confidently score the animal on the hoof?. I recently hunted with Tall Tine Outfitters in Kansas, where owner and operator Ted Jaycox has been managing the land and deer for over two decades. Kansas is well known for big whitetails, but to reach full potential, animals need to be ...
When and What Deer Scent to Use - American Hunter
Aug 24, 2011 · To avoid danger and stay alive, a whitetail uses its ability to detect faint odors more than any other sense. Without argument, its nose is its greatest aid in survival; however, it can also prove to be its undoing when it comes up against a hunter who develops the right strategy of combining attractant and cover scents.
Head to Head: .22 LR vs. .22 WMR | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Feb 23, 2022 · Between the .22 LR and the.22 WMR, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Head to Head: 7mm PRC vs. 300 PRC | An Official Journal Of The …
Nov 1, 2023 · There’s no doubt that Hornady’s Precision Rifle Cartridge family has caught on well; from the release of the 6.5 PRC the shooting world has embraced these dual-purpose cartridges. The 6.5 PRC—considered by many to be the “big brother” of the 6.5 Creedmoor—came first, followed by the 300 PRC, followed by last year’s 7mm PRC.All offer long, heavy, high Ballistic Coefficient bullet ...
Let’s Get Real About the 6.5 Creedmoor
Jun 6, 2023 · In 2007, Hornady introduced the 6.5 Creedmoor, designed in large part by the company’s brilliant ballisticians-in-residence at the time, Dave Emary and Joe Thielen.The Creedmoor wasn’t designed the be the fastest or most powerful cartridge in its class. Instead, it was engineered to be the most effective and efficient long-range target round of its time, and it didn’t achieve this long ...