Field Judging - American Elk
A bull elk is one of North America’s most majestic creatures, and a really big bull elk is the best of the best, one of the most regal, most dramatic, and most impressive creatures in the entire world. There is a big difference between a nice, normal, respectable, good bull and a monster that will make the records book. It isn’t hard to tell the difference, but the first decision you need to…
Where went the 7mms?
The celebrated 7x57 sired a clan now shadowed by 6.5mm cartridges. Fame can be fickle!
Excerpt from Fair Chase Magazine Spring 2020The .22—Everyone’s Favorite!
Zero recoil. One-hole accuracy. A cheap, quiet path to sure hits on big game. What’s not to like?
The Sixes: Too Small?
Accuracy always trumps energy. But with 6mms you needn’t give up hard hits. Just stiff recoil!
Evoking Legends to Rethink Lead
By Mike McTee, Researcher, MPG Ranch - Aldo Leopold wrote that “a conservationist is one who is humbly aware that with each stroke [of the axe] he is writing his signature on the face of the land.” As hunters today, we are signing our names with bullets.
Where the Pedal Meets the Metal
Lead Ammunition Top of Mind in D.C. — For most hunters, the metallurgical composition of ammunition only comes to mind when buying a box of cartridges or two at the sporting goods store. Most folks find their preferred caliber, peruse the specs, and buy the most cost-effective round for their budget.
Helping Public Wildlife on Private Lands
Funding public access to private lands in a voluntary manner helps give landowners an extra source of income (or at least offset their costs), while hunters gain access to some prime wildlife habitat.
The .22—Choice of Champions
By Wayne Van Zwoll, regular contributor, photos courtesy of author
Born Phoebe Ann Moses in 1860, Annie Oakley used .22s in jaw-dropping shooting exhibitions. Ad Topperwein met his wife Elizabeth at Winchester. Both shot for the company, she as "Plinky."