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My First Archery Deer
My first archery deer was a long time coming, and brought to life the old adage that most of the work is in the preparation - the actual performance of a task sometimes takes a lot less work than getting there. Barnett Wildcat C5 crossbow, red dot scope, Horton arrows, Rage broadheads, Thermacell, and a new lease in south Georgia all worked together to bring me success.

How to Decock/Uncock a Crossbow Using a Rope Cocking Aid
How to decock/uncock a crossbow using a rope cocking aid. Simple rope devices with pulleys and plastic hooks and handles are great tools for cocking your crossbow, but what you may not know is that they can also be used to decock many crossbows.

Photo Review of Rage 2 Blade Broadhead for Bow Hunting
The Rage 2 Blade Broadhead is a popular broadhead, and lots of hunters are curious about it. This article seeks to answer questions about the Rage 2 Blade Broadhead and provides photos and descriptions.

Colt Frontier Scout 62 22 Magnum Single Action Revolver
This is a profile/review of a nifty little handgun, the Colt Frontier Scout 62 22 Magnum single action revolver. Beginning in the 1950s and ending in 1970, the Scout line of single action Colt revolvers offered high quality and old-west charm.

Ruger "Old Model" Blackhawk Single Action Revolver
This is a profile/review of one of Ruger's most popular and durable handguns, the original "old model" Blackhawk. The Ruger Old Model Blackhawk single action helped make the company a success, and many were sold after its introduction in 1955.

Ruger Redhawk 44 Magnum Double Action Revolver
This is a profile/review of Sturm, Ruger, and Company's Redhawk, a 44 magnum double action revolver. There are better double action guns in the world, but this one ain't bad, and it may well be the strongest.

Ruger Security Six 357 Magnum Double Action Revolver
Profile/review of Sturm, Ruger, and Company's Security Six, a 357 magnum double action revolver. Although I believe there are better double action guns in the world, this is a pretty good one. Introduction/overview.

Smith & Wesson Model 66 357 Magnum Stainless Steel "Combat" Revolver
The Smith & Wesson Model 66 stainless steel revolver was one of their most popular models, for good reason. This is a profile/review of one of S&W's most popular and durable handguns, the Model 66.

Colt Model 1917 Army New Service Model 45 ACP Double Action Revolver
This is a profile/review of an interesting old revolver, the Colt Model 1917 Army. Made to supplement the short supply of 1911 45 caliber pistols in the early stages of World War I, this double-action revolver was produced while Smith & Wesson was building their version of a 45 ACP revolver. Both guns were designated M1917 by the US military.

Walther P38 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol
This is a profile/review of the Walther P38, a 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol. From World War II until the present day, the P38 continues to endure. It also proves that some so-called new innovations in firearms (such as decocking levers) are merely old features revisited.

Notching an AK-47 Safety Selector Lever for Bolt Hold-Open
Notching an AK-47 safety selector lever for bolt hold-open. This tutorial will allow you to hold your bolt open, more easily satisfying range officers, and adding peace of mind while handling your rifle.

Field-Stripping an AK-47 Rifle (and Variants)
Field stripping tutorial for the AK-47 rifle (including fariants such as the WASR-10, SAR, etc.).

Olympic Air Rifle Shooting
Olympic Air Rifle Shooting - how to do it!

An Illustrated History of Olympic Shooting
An Illustrated History of Olympic Shooting - Shooting has been part of the modern Olympic Games since they began in 1896.

Olympic Shotgun Shooting
Olympic Shotgun Shooting - how to do it!

Olympic Rifle Shooting
Olympic Rifle Shooting - how to do it!

Olympic Air Pistol Shooting
Olympic Air Pistol Shooting - how to do it!

Olympic Pistol Shooting
Olympic Pistol Shooting - how to do it!

A Day Full of Shooting and New Guns - 2007 Pre-SHOT Show
Shooting some of 2007's new guns and ammo, along with some old favorites. New rifles from Sako, Winchester, and Browning; new handguns from Smith & Wesson, Browning, Springfield Armory, Sig, and Rock River Arms, and more. What a day! I even ended up buying a Benelli SuperNova 12 gauge shotgun at an auction to benefit National 4-H Shooting Sports.

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