Finding a gunsmith can be difficult these days. Fortunately, because our firearms are reliable, most of us seldom need one. But accidents happen, parts wear or get damaged, or we decide upon modifications like choke tubes on a favourite shotgun.... more »
There's more to bringing home venison than taking a trip to the range before the season to make sure your rifle is shooting straight. This is essential, but there are a lot of things you can do to improve your marksmanship when the opportunity to fill your tag arises.... more »
You will never forget again, if you remember that a projectile is only affected by gravity over the horizontal distance it travels, regardless of the up or down angle of the shot. Consider the diagram. The slope represents the path of the shot (in this case a downward angle). Meanwhile, the baseline... more »
In hunt camps across Ontario, a lot of discussions have taken place on the topic of brush guns. While no manufacturer I'm aware of sells or markets firearms specifically called brush guns, everyone has an idea of what constitutes a great one. The subject certainly warrants inspection.... more »
The most common questions readers ask me centre on rifle accuracy. The latest example came from Brian Adair in Echo Bay, who was having problems with a new rifle that had an excellent reputation for good accuracy right out of the box. In the February 2007 issue of Ontario OUT OF DOORS, I had... more »
Putting yourself in the right place to bag a wild turkey is difficult enough without blowing a chance at a prancing tom when it finally presents itself. Let's face it; the odds are against the hunter. Yet, by adhering to a few tips and rules, you can lessen your chances of missing and... more »
Nearly every day in Canada a newspaper reports someone being charged with unsafe storage of firearms. While some charges are genuine, a lot of them are a result of firearms owners and the police not understanding the legislation. Firearms owners appear to believe that anything better than what they... more »
Firearms are delicate and require good maintenance to keep them operating properly. Yet most people do little more than wipe down the outside and swab the bore. This is good day-to-day gun care, but to keep a firearm in top operating condition, thorough cleaning must be done periodically... more »
While hunting, if you hear something, your first reaction is to look for the source of the sound. If you smell something, you look for the source of the smell. Most often, however, a flicker of movement catches your attention first. Your eyes then identify the target and line up the sights... more »
