A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting - American Hunter
WEBSep 21, 2018 · Doing so can—and often will—damage or destroy the bow. After your bow is set up to fit you perfectly, work on the following fundamentals. Stance: Stand with your feet shoulder width apart, facing 90-degrees to the target so that the shoulder of the arm with which you grip the bow points to it.
Opinion: Why the 7mm-08 Remington is the Ultimate Whitetail …
WEBDec 5, 2018 · Rest easy folks, for I’ve gone and figured out the perfect whitetail cartridge. Of course, this revelation could change after the 6.5 Creedmoor proves it’s more than a fad, or if Hornady, Federal, Winchester or Remington come out with something else that strikes deer down like a recoil-less laser beam, but for now …
Latest News | An Official Journal Of The NRA - American Hunter
WEBRattling Whitetails 101. Over the years the author has rattled bucks into point-blank distance many times. He’s here to tell you the practice works. American Hunter brings you the latest and most important news from around the firearm industry, including new guns, gear, accessories and updates from manufacturers.
American Hunter | An Official Journal Of The NRA
WEBFirearm and ammunition reviews, archery coverage and features stories from the staff of American Hunter, an Official Journal of the National Rifle Association.
How to Zero Your Rifle for Maximum Point-Blank Range
WEBJul 16, 2020 · Next, from a solid shooting rest, zero your rifle to strike 3 inches high at 100 yards. Then fire two or three shots on paper at both 150 yards and 180 yards. That’s the peak trajectory distance (maximum ordinate) for most cartridges. If those land more than 4 inches high, re-zero 23/4 inches high at 100 yards and try again.
Shot Placement 101: Where to Shoot a Deer
WEBAug 4, 2020 · For this angle, any bullet placed on the near side of the sternum between the animal’s shoulders will penetrate into the heart and lung area, killing it quickly. But you should never aim “behind the shoulder” on an animal quartering toward you. Head On. “Head on” means the animal is facing you.
Behind the Bullet: .44 Remington Magnum - American Hunter
WEBMay 26, 2017 · The ability to launch a 300-grain slug at over 1300 fps put the .44 Mag. into the ‘hard-hitting’ class of handgun cartridges, for sure, but it isn’t only limited to handguns. Many lever-action and autoloading rifles have been chambered in .44 Mag., most notably the Ruger Model 44 carbine, a sweet-handling, compact and potent woods rifle ...
How to Choose the Perfect Powder for Your Muzzleloader
WEBDec 12, 2017 · Choices of pelletized powder include Hodgdon Pyrodex, Triple-Se7en and Triple-Se7en Magnum, IMR White Hots and Alliant’s new Blue-MZ —a replacement for the discontinued Black MZ. Pros: Same as Above. Cons: Same as Above. As big-game hunting seasons are winding down in most states, it’s time to look ahead to next year.
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges | An Official Journal Of …
WEBJun 3, 2019 · Here’s a look at the eight best charge-stopping bear cartridges ever made. 1. .45-70 Government. First adopted by the U.S. military in 1873, the .45-70 Government has been one of the longest-standing big-game cartridges of all time. It’s also been incredibly popular among Alaskan hunters and guides, especially in lever-actions like Marlin ...
Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5 PRC | An Official Journal Of …
WEBApr 28, 2022 · The 6.5 Creedmoor has many more factory loads to choose from, and is a bit more affordable to feed, though the 6.5 PRC is gaining a head of steam, with more companies offering a factory load each year. Yes, you can get an additional Creedmoor cartridge in the magazine in comparison to the PRC, but then again, neither cartridge is designed to be ...