Also see my SHOT Show 2014 Report I've returned home from my first SHOT Show and what an experience it was! The vast array of businesses was simply astounding. Products ranged from simple, yet effective, hand held clay target throwers, to state of the art precision guided rifles. There were complete product lines of clothing and footwear, decoys, game calls, gun care, gunsmithing, … [Read more...] about SHOT Show 2013
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Sentry Solutions Oil-Free and Dry Lubricants – Review
I use firearms in many parts of my life: work, hunting, target shooting, competition, plinking. I keep my guns clean because I want them to go 'bang' when I pull the trigger. Most gun malfunctions can be traced back to improper cleaning. Cleaning involves removing carbon fouling, lead, and copper. Fail to do this and you may end up with a firearm that doesn’t operate as … [Read more...] about Sentry Solutions Oil-Free and Dry Lubricants – Review
Bread Wedges – Recipe
Bread wedges are undeniably a comfort food that compliment many of the fall and winter dishes we all love to cook: stews, chilli, pasta, and roasts to name but a few. The problem with many recipes is they take a long time to prepare and bake. These wedges are made from a 'batter bread' dough recipe. They can be made and ready to serve in around a half hour. Basic Bread Wedge Recipe 1 ½ … [Read more...] about Bread Wedges – Recipe
10m Air Pistol – A Shooting Sport Profile
10M Air Pistol (I wrote the following article on 10M air pistol for the Saskatchewan Handgun Association 2012 Fall Newsletter) 10m Air pistol is an International Shooting Sports Federation (ISSF) sanctioned shooting event that is shot at the Olympics. It is shot with .177 (4.5mm) calibre air pistols at a distance of 10 meters, into bullseye targets. Maximum weight for pistols is … [Read more...] about 10m Air Pistol – A Shooting Sport Profile
The Friday 5: Top Reasons for Hunting Pheasants
It's Friday. The dog has recovered from our last pheasant hunt and for the most part I have too. The first snowfall has come and gone, yet it is starting to feel more like early winter than late fall. Though I was in the field only 6 days ago, I'm yearning to go back. Maybe it's the strips of pheasant breast sauteed in olive oil I had for supper. Perhaps it's the images of roosters … [Read more...] about The Friday 5: Top Reasons for Hunting Pheasants
Early Season Pheasants
Hunting Early Season Pheasants Tactics That Will Put You On The Birds Early season pheasant hunting can either be phenomenal or extremely frustrating. Picture this - Opening weekend, you get up early and head out to one of your favourite spots for hunting pheasants. You get there well in advance of the time when you're allowed to hunt. As you approach you spot a truck already … [Read more...] about Early Season Pheasants
Stainless Steel ‘Soap’
Odor Removal Odor removal can be a challenge, especially with strong smells. Garlic - one of my favourite ingredients to cook with - leaves a strong smell on your hands that can linger for hours. What's the best method for removing this odor? The simple solution- rub your hands on a stainless steel sink edge or faucet and the odors 'magically' disappear. Stainless Steel 'Soap' If … [Read more...] about Stainless Steel ‘Soap’
