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Trophy Ridge volt 5 pin bow sight | is it any good?

Trophy Ridge volt 5 pin bow sight | is it any good?

The Trophy Ridge Voit is a 5 pin bow sight that is for hunters on a budget. The sight's MSRP is 50 dollars, but should you spend that little on a bow sight? Is it really worth the money? Well, I bought it, so here’s what I think about it. The specs of the sight This...

Mystery ranch Pintler backpack review

Mystery ranch Pintler backpack review

The Mystery Ranch Pintler pack is a pack designed for western hunting. This backpack has some key features that will help you hunt better. Let’s take a look at the pack and what it has to offer. The features This pack has a few features to help you with your western...

30-06 Springfield ballistics

30-06 Springfield ballistics

The 30-06 has stood the test of time. This cartridge was so good that the military adopted the 30-06 in 1906 hence the name 30-06. 30 for the caliber of the bullet and 06 for the year it was adopted. The cartridge soon gained popularity in the hunting community after...

What caliber to hunt every game animal in North America With

What caliber to hunt every game animal in North America With

Need help with what caliber you need? Look no further than this blog right here. This blog has everything you need for selecting a caliber for a hunt. No more research on what caliber you need, just one short list so you can focus on more important research.  ...

Outdoor Edge razor pro knife review

Outdoor Edge razor pro knife review

Are looking at the Outdoor Edge razor pro hunting knife. Well, obviously you are or you wouldn't be here. After owning this knife for a couple of seasons, here is what I think. The features of the knife  This knife features a 3.5-inch cutting blade and a 2.5-inch...

6.5 Grendel cartridge specs

6.5 Grendel cartridge specs

So what applications does the 6.5 Grendel have? The main application would be hunting and long range shooting. The 6.5 Grendel is a great low recoil deer hunting cartridge. The nice part of the 6.5 Grendel is that if you have an AR-15, you just need to change uppers...

How to kill a elk with a lighter bow poundage

How to kill a elk with a lighter bow poundage

How much poundage does it take to kill an elk? Do you need a super heavy poundage to kill an elk? Most people think you need 70 pounds to kill an elk, but that is simply not the case. With the right arrow, you could kill an elk with 40 pounds; in fact, that is what...

How much money should i spend on a bow sight?

How much money should i spend on a bow sight?

A bow sight is the most important part of a bow. Without a bow sight, you would not hit your target. So as you can imagine getting the right one is important. This blog will help you choose how much you need to spend on a bow sight. What is the difference between a...

Why your property needs native grass

Why your property needs native grass

When you buy a property to make into a deer paradise, you need native grass. But why? What does it do? This blog will tell you the reasons you need native grasses to improve all properties.  What does native grass attract? So what does the grass attract? Native...

what are the different types of bow sights?

what are the different types of bow sights?

What are the different bow sights? Which one is for me? These are 2 very important questions when you are getting a new bow sight.  In this article, I will answer these questions as best I can; so you can choose what bow sight you need faster. 1 pins. One-pin bow...

how to choose the right hunting knife

how to choose the right hunting knife

A good hunting knife is one of the most important items to a hunter. Not having a good knife is like having ammo that doesn't shoot half the time. Everyone should have a good knife. I have tried many knives and I will tell you the most important factors in a good...

What arrow weight for deer

What arrow weight for deer

Choosing the right arrow weight is important before archery hunting a deer. The best way to add weight to an arrow is by putting in an insert or buying a new broadhead.  If you want to shoot a deer, you need a balance between weight and speed. Having a light arrow...

Best calibers for big game in North America

Best calibers for big game in North America

How do you know which caliber to use for hunting? After all, there are a ton of different calibers and a ton of different animals to use those calibers on. I struggled to figure out which calibers I should use to hunt various types of animals, so I created this...

How to get better at shooting a compound bow.

How to get better at shooting a compound bow.

Not seeing the groups you want when you shoot your bow? Are your shots not as good as they should be? I will tell you how to get better with just a few short tricks that you can learn in 1 day of shooting.  Before these tricks could barely hit my giant target. I...

Weatherby vanguard rifle review.

Weatherby vanguard rifle review.

The Weatherby Vanguard is a middle-of-the-pack option for a rifle. It is a 500-600 dollar gun that is affordable for most hunters. The gun is a great option for people that don’t have $1000+ to buy a gun, but are looking for a cheaper, but still solid, option. Stats...

How to deer hunt on a budget.

How to deer hunt on a budget.

So let's say you don’t have 1000 dollars to go buy a rifle, camo, and a tree sand and some climbing sticks. No problem. you can get plenty of gear and be able to hunt in just a few weeks. Get you hunter safety card Look up your state name then put in fish and game....

How to bow hunt without a tree stand or ground blind

How to bow hunt without a tree stand or ground blind

Don’t have a tree stand? Don’t have a ground blind? The good news is you don’t need one to kill a deer or an elk or a turkey. I have hunted many times without one. So, let's check out how to hunt without a fancy stand or blind. Setup in the right spot. First, find...