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VINTAGE SHOTGUN SHELLS: TO SHOOT OR NOT TO SHOOT?

Collecting vintage shotgun shells from yesteryear is a great hobby, and an investment too. In the world of modern hunting, times and equipment change quickly. Those […]

OBSOLETE? A CRITICAL LOOK AT THE .30/30 WINCHESTER CARTRIDGE

Is there room for the .30/30 Winchester cartridge in this modern day? A close up look at the cartridge itself will answer that. Let’s examine […]

LOOK BACK: DEER CAMP IN 1971 (VIDEO)

Memories are made at deer camp. From your first deer to hunting with your mentors it’s all there. Take a step back to this deer […]

THE LOST BULLETS OF ELMER KEITH (VIDEO)

The late Elmer Keith changed the gun and hunting industry forever. His writings and his impact on the shooting community is not the only things […]

PHEASANT HUNTING SOUTH DAKOTA: THE EARLY 1960’S

Are old enough to remember the “good ole days” of hunting? Hunting was a well respected sport and the times were grand afield. Witness what […]

8 VINTAGE HUNTING PICTURES FROM THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Vintage hunting pictures take us back to the hunting days of our fore fathers. Check out these vintage hunting photos and let yourself slip back to a […]

KENTUCKY BALLISTICS TRIES OUT THE OLD SCHOOL HIGH STANDARD M10B BULLPUP (VIDEO)

The High Standard Model 10B Bullpup Shotgun was a law enforcement scattergun I know well. I had one years back and it’s interesting Kentucky Ballistics […]

STILL GOOD? CENTURY OLD AMMO TESTED

Just how long does ammo last anyway? Well this shooter has 96 year old ammunition he is testing. Witness how this almost century old pistol […]

THE BIG BORE THAT NEVER WAS: WINCHESTER 70-150 (VIDEO)

Think a .45/70 caliber is big bore? Well check out the massive cartridge that never was a public reality. Here is a close look at […]

WOULD YOU BUY 78 YEAR OLD POWDER? WATCH THIS VIDEO FIRST.

Is old powder all bad? Well YouTuber FortuneCookie45LC tests out and discusses old powder. Before you buy old powder watch this video. Maybe you are […]