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What is Olympic Shooting?
What is Olympic Shooting? It is one of the most enduring, yet often overlooked, Summer Olympic sports. Some type of shooting competition has taken place at every edition of the Summer Games, since the first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896. Rifles, Shotguns, Pistols, and Airguns are used in the many varied shooting events, by men and women.

Olympic Shooting Rules and Scoring
Learn about the rules and scoring guidelines for Olympic Shooting.

Your Road to the Olympic Team - How to Become An Olympic Shooter
Your Road to the Olympic Team - How to Become An Olympic Shooter. Where to start, how to get there.

Gun Stock Refinishing Tips
These are some tips and advice on gun stock finishing that should come in handy next time you refinish a shotgun or rifle stock.

The Savage 110 and Me
The Savage 110 and Me - I have long respected Savage rifles, but it took some time for my admiration to ripen into love. Here's some insight into my history with the Savage Model 110 bolt-action rifle, and some of the reasons why I do love 'em.

Floating and Bedding: Accurizing Your Rifle
Floating, free-floating, glass bedding - what does it all mean? Here's an explanation, laid out in terms that can be understood by regular folks and master gunsmiths alike. Includes tips and pointers from the author's personal experience.

Taking a Rest
Taking a Rest - a Nap and a Prop Helped me Bag This Whitetail Deer take a rest to steady your shot

Why Own a Gun?
Why do people choose to own guns? The reasons can be as varied as the people themselves. From soccer moms to deer hunters to serious collectors, gun ownership is widespread and has appeal for many folks. Here is a look at some of those reasons, with discussion of their merits and pitfalls.

A Cap-and-Ball Buck
Have you ever felt such pride, such warmth, such accomplishment, that you knew you would never surpass it - and would only rarely match it? Well, that's how this hunt turned out in the end. Getting there was the interesting part. Never before had I taken a buck with a repeating muzzleloading black powder revolver rifle.

"I Ain't Ever..."
"At least I ain't ever..." Those proud words often precede a mistake of some variety, and this time was no exception.

Buying a Gun Online
Some tips and advice on buying a gun online, from someone who's been there and done it. It sometimes makes a lot of sense to buy a gun on the Web.

Rifle & Shotgun Scopes
Choosing a rifle scope is something that most hunters must do. This article will help you decide whether to scope your rifle, whether to choose a variable or fixed scope, how much is a reasonable cost for a good scope, and whether you need a large or adjustable objective for your hunting or target shooting.

Another Public Land Whitetail Comes to me - Finally
The tale of a beautiful morning hunting deer, and what led up to it. I'd surely put in my time... now, was it going to pay off?

Success
This whitetail deer hunt was fraught with excitement, fun, intensity, choices, and most of all, success.

Learning to Grunt
Ah, the morning I was taught to grunt like a buck deer - by a buck deer! There's no other hunting memory of mine that comes close... and the lesson served me very well indeed, that same morning.

Reunited With Ambi
A review of some great and affordable holsters, by Russ Chastain

Ron Paul for President
Ron Paul for President! This Texas congressman is pro-freedom, believes in protecting our borders, and has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership. He's as close to a perfect match with my beliefs as I have seem for many a year.

The Miseries (and Joy) of Bowhunting in Florida
The miseries and joy of bowhunting in Florida... from swarms of mosquitoes to puddles of sweat. Sounds great, doesn't it?

The Hunter's Autopilot
Ever had one of those days in the woods, when your brain freezes up and refuses to act the way it should? I know I have. That's when a hunter's autopilot can often save the day.

Camo Kid's Room - Create A Den for Young Hunters
Camo Kid's Room - Create A Den for Young Hunters Transform a young hunter's bedroom into a true hunter's den. How best to utilize favorite camo patterns, trophies from former hunts, and other related themes.

Deer Hunting is Good for the Soul
Deer Hunting is Good for the Soul - But what's so good about deer hunting anyway? Here are some pros and cons, from one deer hunter to another. Since when is it a good thing to freeze your tail off waiting for a deer? Just ask a deer hunter.

One Man's Legacy
A man could do worse than helping a young hunter find his way... but I can't imagine one doing better. This is dedicated to a man who helped me learn how to be a man, a better hunter, and a friend.

Blood-Trailing Whitetail Deer
Blood-Trailing Whitetail Deer - Some blood-trailing experiences I've had, and some tips & tricks to help you become a better blood trailer and tracker.

Letter From an Anti
Why is it that so many people who have never gone hunting would like to see hunters killed and hunting banned? I blame ignorance and badly misguided teachings, myself. Here is one of my attempts to enlighten an anti-hunter who would like to see me shot.

Load Information for Thompson/Center Seneca, Renegade, & Hawken Rifles
Load information for Thompson/Center Seneca, Renegade, & Hawken black powder muzzleloading rifles. This data is straight from T/C, compiled more than two decades ago when sidelock rifles ruled the muzzleloading world.

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