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223 vs 243 for target shooting

223 vs 243 For Target Shooting

Hunting / By Johnny L.

Making a decision on a new target shooting gun can be tough! There is a lot of options out there and you’re looking for different features when compared to a hunting gun. If you’re reading this article you have probably narrowed it down to two calibers. The .223 vs. the .243. The .223 vs. .243 …

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Nosler Accubond vs. Hornady SST

Hunting / By Johnny L.

With so many bullets on the market, it can be hard to choose the best one for you. Two bullets that have earned their spot at the top are the Nosler Accubond and the Hornady SST. I recently decided to test both of these bullets out to see what would be best for an upcoming …

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Can I Use a .270 For Black Bear?

Hunting / By Johnny L.

I have a friend who is preparing for his first black bear hunt. He has a couple of rifles he likes to use to hunt bigger game and we got into a discussion which would be the best rifle for him to use on the hunt. His favorite gun to shoot is his .270. He’s …

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Orvis Clearwater vs. Recon

Leave a Comment / Rod Comparisons / By Johnny L.

So you have finally narrowed it down to two rods. The Orvis Clearwater vs. the Recon. I too had the same debate when it came down to choosing a new rod. They are both excellent choices so the decision was difficult! Really what you’re asking is which rod provides the most value for the money. …

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How To Hunt Mountain Lions Without Dogs

Leave a Comment / Hunting / By Johnny L.

One of the most elusive animals you’ll find in the backcountry is a mountain lion. They often see you before you even know they’re in the vicinity. Hunting one of these animals is a challenge, to say the least. It is usually done by having dogs find the cat and push it up a tree …

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Can I Use a 30-30 For Moose?

Hunting / By Johnny L.

I recently ran into a nice bull moose while I was out fly fishing and was thinking of putting in for a moose tag this upcoming season. I was talking it over with a friend about possibly planning a hunt. He got so excited about it that he decided to put in for a tag …

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What Is The Best Caliber For Mountain Lion Defense?

Hunting / By Johnny L.

I read a story once that was given by a Park Ranger and he said that if you spend a large amount of time in the mountains then at some point you’ve been watched by a mountain lion. Now I’m not sure how true that is but out of all of the animals you can …

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.223 vs. .243 For Deer Hunting

Hunting / By Johnny L.

When I was younger I always remember asking my dad if certain calibers were big enough to hunt deer or elk. It always interested me to see what size of caliber could get the job done on certain medium and big sized game. If you’re a deer hunter you may often times have the same …

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.223 vs .243 Recoil Comparison

Hunting / By Johnny L.

How much “kick” does a .223 and .243 have?

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The Best Coyote Bullet For a .223

Hunting / By Johnny L.

There are many bullets you can use to hunt a coyote with your .223. I was talking to a buddy this past weekend who has problems with coyotes on his land killing his chickens. A .223 is his go-to for trying to control the issue. However, he seems to run into problems finding the coyotes. …

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