Hunting and Shooting Know-How
By Russ Chastain, About.com Guide to Hunting / Shooting
Knowledge bank for the hunter and shooter. Need to know how it's done? This is the place to find out!
Basics
Basic know-how. Glossary, animal tracks, and other basic hunting & shooting info.
- Hunting/Shooting Glossary
- Photos of Animal Tracks
- Tree Stand Safety
- What's the Best Gun for Your Hunting?
- What Does it Take to Kill a Deer?
Hunting How-tos
Know-how for the hunter. Tree stand safety, walking in the woods, venison care, and more.
- How to Hunt Responsibly
- How to Field Dress a Deer
- How to Use Tree Stands Safely
- How to Keep Venison Fresh for Butchering
- How to Walk in the Woods
Shooting How-tos
Know-how for the Shooter. Accurate shooting, sighting in, and the like.
Gunsmithing/Gun Care
How to take care of your guns, and make changes/repairs as necessary.
- How to Remove Rust From a Gun
- Notching an AK-47 Safety Selector Lever for Bolt Hold-Open
- Field-Stripping an AK-47 Rifle (and Variants)
- Building a Muzzleloader
Black Powder/Muzzleloading
Know-how info on muzzleloading and black powder guns.
