Author: Gunner Quinn
Of the major advancements in handheld firearm technology over the last seven odd centuries, barrel rifling has improved accuracy, and thus efficacy, more than any other.“Rifling” simply refers to the spiraling lands and grooves cut along the length of the bore that engage with the projectile and spin it in a repeatable fashion. Combined with the cylindro-conical bullet shape we know today, rifling turned long guns from spray-and-pray muskets into precision deer-killing instruments.Most hunters understand what rifling is and why it’s important, but do you know what twist rates your rifles use? Do you know the bullet weights those twists…
Garmin is a longtime provider of useful electronics for outdoor enthusiasts, including handheld GPS units, archery optics and smartwatches. Near the end of 2023, the company expanded its offerings in a fresh direction by offering its very first chronograph, dubbed the Xero C1 Pro. Like many other products in Garmin’s catalog, it was a groundbreaking design. The majority of commercial chronographs currently on the market use either optical sensors or Doppler radar. In the case of optical chronographs, multiple sensors measure a bullet’s velocity as it passes over them; this requires the unit to be set up out in front…
Cal is on assignment this week hunting turkeys somewhere in the wilds of West Virginia, but not to worry. We have a special interview episode. Last week, Cal sat down with Steve Williams, the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 2002 to 2005. They discuss how the recent actions and proposals from the Trump administration will impact future conservation work and what hunters and anglers can do about it. Read the full article here
The following recipe for a fairly healthy Super Easy Trail Mix is from SurvivalBlog reader T.W.. She recommends: “I suggest you buy most of the ingredients in bulk, to cut down on the cost of the mix.” Ingredients 1 c. of your preferred low-salt nut(s), mixed (I like almonds and pecans) 1 to 1-/12 c. of chocolate chips, M&Ms, or Reese’s Pieces candy (can be omitted if you are on a diet) 1 c. of Animal Crackers (or other small crackers) and/or small pretzels. (I like cheese-flavored ones) 1 c. of your preferred dry breakfast cereal or low-moisture granola/museli. 1…
Steven Rinella talks with U.S. Senator for Montana Tim Sheehy, Ryan Callaghan, and Brody Henderson. Topics discussed: The U.S. military, wildfires, public lands, and more. Connect with Steve and The MeatEater Podcast Network Steve on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube Read the full article here
A range hat is designed to allow over-the-head, earmuff-style hearing-protection to be worn comfortably over the hat. It accomplishes this by forgoing two features that are common to most baseball caps. Those features are a fabric-covered button (squatchee) on the crown of the hat and the hatmaker’s buckram reinforcement of the front two panels of the hat. Without the squatchee and the buckram, a ranger hat is better able to conform to the shape of the wearer’s head under the muffs. The American Hat Company version of the range hat is made of lightweight, ripstop cotton with a comfortable sweatband…
The Columbus Police Department (CPD) recently hosted its annual ‘Women’s Self-Defense and Firearms Safety Course,’ addressing the alarming statistic that women are five times more likely to be victims of crime. Chief of Police Stoney Mathis emphasized the program’s goal of empowering women with personal safety strategies and practical self-defense techniques, including hands-on demonstrations with the Body Opponent Bag. Participants, including Aaliyah Ash, shared personal stories of overcoming past traumas and the importance of gaining self-defense knowledge. On the second day, attendees learned safe firearm handling, which was a first experience for many, including mothers Twanna and Hannah, who highlighted…
On April 28, 1937, the first trans-Pacific flight by a commercial passenger airliner was completed when Pan American Airways’ Martin M-130, China Clipper, arrived at Hong Kong. The flight had departed San Francisco Bay, California, on the 21st of April with seven revenue passengers and then proceeded across the Pacific Ocean by way of Hawaii, Midway Island, Wake Island, Guam, Manila, Macau, and finally Hong Kong. — April 28, 1965: US Marines invaded the Dominican Republic. They stayed until October 1966. — Today’s feature is by SurvivalBlog staff writer Tom Christianson. — We need more entries for Round 118 of…
A man is killed and two others sustain injuries following two separate shootings in Aurora early Sunday morning. The first incident occurs around 2:17 a.m. in a parking lot near East Mississippi and South Chambers Road, where two men are shot; one succumbs to his injuries after being transported to the hospital. Approximately an hour later, another shooting takes place about four miles away, resulting in life-threatening injuries to a third man. As of 10 a.m. on Sunday, law enforcement has detained multiple individuals, including a suspected shooter, but no arrests have been made. Investigators believe there may be a…
An off-duty NYPD officer is recovering after being shot in the leg during an ambush by two masked assailants in Astoria, Queens, early Sunday morning. The officer, driving a neon-green BMW with a distinctive license plate, was targeted at approximately 6:30 a.m. at the intersection of 31st Road and 21st Street, resulting in a graze wound. Law enforcement quickly apprehended the suspects, who both had a history of serious criminal offenses, including robbery and aggravated harassment. The shooting has raised concerns among local residents, as many expressed disbelief that such violence could occur in their neighborhood. Comments from locals highlight…