Shooting Long Distance by Shane Hurkmans article copyright It was 6am, the light was just coming over deer woods as I sat in my stand. With a west wind blowing from my left I knew, from the radio in the truck, that it was only going to blow 15-20 mph. Overlooking the swamp that ran […]
Predator Hunting FAQ by Shane Hurkmans article copyright What is predator hunting? Predator hunting is, hunting any animal that prays on other animals an such. Fox, coyotes, bobcats, coons, wolves, mountain lions, skunks, lynxes, mink, pine martins, fishers and wolverines are considered predators. Why do you predator hunt? I hunt predators for two reasons. One, […]
Shotguns And Choke Tubes by Shane Hurkmans article copyright With turkey hunting underway in most states, it’s a good time to start thinking of your spring hunt. You have most of your gear ready and the shotgun in the case sitting on the table ready to go, but have you been to the range to […]
The Best Cartridge Ever Made by Shane Hurkmans article copyright When it comes to understanding cartridges we need only to look towards history and the retrospect it provides. Firstly, you might expect to hear that the center fire cartridge is the best. This may not, necessarily, be the case. The center fire cartridge has a […]
A Day To Remember by Shane Hurkmans article copyright With a slight breeze from the north I headed out the door. The darkness still held the morning off as I checked the boat one last time and made sure that things were strapped down. I hummed to myself as I loaded the dog in the […]
Breaking In A New Barrel by Shane Hurkmans article copyright (Trivia question) When do you think the first recorded shooting games were started? The 16th century, 18th century, or the 13th century. (Answer later) How do I break in a barrel on a new gun? I have been asked this every time I go somewhere. […]
Gun Care by Shane Hurkmans article copyright Caring for your gun is a big part for your success in the field. Taking care of your gun will take time and tender loving care from you. Most guys use an oil to lube their guns thinking they’re doing a good thing, however, this is not the […]
Wisconsin Coyote Hunt by Shane Hurkmans article copyright It’s a clear crisp morning as the old truck lights the way to the woods. Cold is not the word of the day. Down right freezing is a better term. It had been warm for two weeks with no snow. The past two days have been terrible, […]
Reloading – Getting Started by Shane Hurkmans article copyright Now since you found a reloader and have read all of the information on your reloader, you have to pick a bullet, powder and primmer. First, what bullet do you want to use? What are you going to use it for, coyotes, deer, or bigger game? […]
Progress Or Not To Progess by Shane Hurkmans article copyright Progressive reloaders go from one stage to the next. These reloaders take a fire hull or case from one stage to the next stage. Progressive loaders can do three, four, or more functions at a time. All you have to do is put a case […]
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