Tag: Marksmanship

Learn marksmanship fundamentals from legendary hunter Colonel Townsend Whelen

Learning marksmanship fundamentals from legendary hunter Colonel Townsend Whelen

You may recognize the name Townsend Whelen from his namesake cartridge, the thunderous .35 Whelen. Or perhaps you’ve come across one of his many articles or books on hunting and shooting. Maybe you’ve never heard of him at all, but he’s someone worth learning about. Born in 1877, Colonel Whelen was an outdoorsman, hunter, longtime

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Master shooting at an angle

Master shooting at an angle

Despite all the confusion surrounding where to aim when shooting at a steep angle, once you know the principles involved, hitting the mark is really quite simple. “Shoot high.” “Aim low.” “It doesn’t matter, just aim for the middle.” If you went to a typical hunting camp and took a poll on where to aim

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5 reasons the single-shot rifle endures in the age of high-capacity and high-tech

One Shot, One Kill: In Defense of the Single-shot Rifle

There’s a certain appeal in life’s simplest things. And when it comes to selecting a hunting rifle, nothing’s simpler than the single-shot. Automotive companies often boast about the latest, greatest features in their new cars and trucks: fancy little updates that enrich the driving experience, such as backup cameras or heated seats. But strip away

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