The Ups Downs of Shooting

By Steve Galea

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 the Thick of Things (531 views)

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 »

Staying on target (1207 views)

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 »

Patterning your turkey gun (883 views)

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 »

Firearms storage (2428 views)

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 »

Cleaning Firearms (985 views)

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 »

Picking the best shooting glasses (679 views)

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 »


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