Russ' Hunting / Shooting Blog October 2007 Archive

Jay Maines of Sunrise River Custom Knives has done it again.This knife has seen some very heavy use in the Florida swamps, taking two sizable hogs in a morning's hunt, ... Read More

Many of us have seen what can happen to a rifle or shotgun after using it in the field (or even propping it in a closet)... rust here & there, ... Read More

Tons of info on wild turkeys. Subspecies, range, diet, communication, nesting, habitat, terminology, and more on this extremely popular bird. It takes a special bird to be counted as big ... Read More

This is a question that has been haunting hunters - and those who buy gifts for hunters - for years. Well, here is some info that should help answer that ... Read More

These are some of the most interesting and effective trail marking items I've tried. I used them on a deer hunt and had no problems finding my way, even though ... Read More

Red Oxx makes high-quality gun cases which should last for many years, and are guaranteed forever. They are much tougher than run-of-the-mill cases, and these two cases can be used ... Read More

Ever coughed while hunting? I know I have... probably spooked the game, too. This article contains some useful info on a couple of great devices to keep your coughs quiet ... Read More

This shotgun chamber & choke cleaner is a great tool, which should be seen to be appreciated. It's the best thing I've ever seen for getting residue of all kinds ... Read More

The TrailFlex harness system is a flexible, adjustable-fit harness to which you can attach a wide variety of accessory pouches and packs. It's flexible, of good quality, and well-designed. Follow ... Read More

Test & evaluation of a nifty new shotgun bore cleaner. This is a shotgun shell containing patches and CLP. You load it and drop the hammer, which pops the primer ... Read More

The Tuffpak gun case is a unique and useful case that doesn't look like a gun case. It has wheels and handles, which make it easy to move around, and ... Read More

My wandering feets often take me from one end of the woods to another, and back again. It's been this way since my youth; walking while hunting seems to have ... Read More