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Dec 12 2009

Advanced Deer Hunting Tips

Published by John Eagleheart under Outdoor Sporting

If you are an average deer hunter, you have average deer hunting knowledge, put forth average commitment, you will only get average results. It is easy for the average hunter to be able to get a small buck every year or so, but being able to bring home that beautiful trophy buck on a regular basis requires more commitment and more knowledge. In order to help you become a better hunter, I am going to provide you with the advanced deer hunting tips used by deer hunting masters.

1. Scout Out Your Hunting Area – This does not simply mean know where you are going to sit while you are hunting. It means to go out and truly get to know your hunting location. The most successful hunters actually start hunting months prior to the first day of the hunting season.

Get permission to be on the lease you intend on hunting and scout out all the potential hunting spots. You can investigate all the potential hunting areas by “dry hunting.” This is similar to actual hunting, only you bring a camera instead of a gun. You will focus your attention on determining which areas have the most deer movement, the largest bucks, and the highest buck to doe ratio. It is advisable to scout the lease during midday as well in order to find any signs of big bucks.

2. Recognizing The Signs Of Big Bucks – By knowing what signs to look for, you will be better prepared to find the area where the trophy bucks are located. One thing you want to look for are tracks. You want to look at how big the tracks are, how many tracks there are, and in which direction the tracks are going. This will allow you to understand how big the deer are in a given area, how many there are, and what there movement patterns are.

Look for Scrapes. These are the areas where bucks scratch against the ground and urinate to mark their territory and attract does. Usually scrapes are beneath low-hanging tree branches along the edges of heavy brush. Look for Rubs. These are the spots on trees or posts where bucks rub the velvet off their budding antlers, of where they mark their territory in rutting season. If you see six or more rubs in 100 yards, that’s called a “rub line.” You’ll usually find rubs beside a tree on the side that the buck’s traveling from, so you can get an idea of where the deer is moving and mark it down, making it easier to find them.

You should also look for bedding areas and make a note of their size. If you don’t see any bedding, there aren’t any bucks!

3. Know Your Firearm and Ammo – You need to know the ballistics of the bullet and cartridge you shoot. You also need to know how your gun reacts to the distance you are shooting. You need to know how far your shot raises for short shots and how far it falls for longer shots. You should practice judging how far your shots are and maybe even walk off the distances to possible sighting areas. This will allow you to know if you are making a 400 yard shot and also know how much your bullet is likely to drop making this shot. Doing this will enable you to be able to adjust your aim to make a quality shot.

4. Shot Placement; If you master the aim and ballistics of your deer hunting rile, you will be more comfortable with precision shot placement.

I am a “neck shooter,” which means I believe a shot well-placed anywhere on the neck will bring your deer down every time. There are many hunters who disagree with me on this preference. If your shot lands on the lower part of the neck you are likely to sever the carotid arteries; a shot high on the neck can damage the spinal cord; and a hit to the center of the neck can result in a combination of these fatal effects. If you’re shooting from the side, front, hindquarters, or head-on, the neck is the most effective target, even more so than the traditional “behind the lower shoulder” target.

I don’t recommend attempting full rear shots unless you are trying for a trophy buck that you can’t pass up. Cleaning a deer that’s been shot in the rectum is unpleasant, to say the least. Make wise shooting decisions; a quick, efficient kill is the goal of the advanced deer hunter.

5. Attractants, Calls, and Rattling – While we do not have time to go into a lot of detail, it is an important deer hunting tip to use attractants (like natural food plots, salt licks/mineral blocks, feeders, and flavored blocks), deer calls, and rattling methods. You have to do some prep work beforehand with food attractants. Just like any garden, food plots takes a lot of time and attention. You want the deer to get used to feeding in the area of the food plot weeks or even months prior to hunting season. This is important so you know when and where they will be grazing.

Only try rattling for bucks or using calls during rutting season, as that’s the only time it will usually work. Bucks will mostly be attracted to the rattles and calls because they’re curious if not in rut, but while rutting they’ll rush toward the noise, which is far from an ideal situation. You could run the risk of getting run over by bucks if you rattle, so make sure you are prepared to act quickly if you want to do this. It’ll take a lot of time to get good at this. There’s a bit of a learning curve that comes with accurately recreating the sounds of deer fighting, but if you get it right, it’ll be very advantageous.

No matter how interested in deer hunting you are, anyone with the slightest interest dreams of getting a nice trophy buck; you might also be a deer hunting fiend who wants a trophy rack each year. If you want to learn what it takes to be a master deer hunter, keep these deer hunting tips in mind when your next season comes up.

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Jul 17 2010

A Brief Look At Pocket Binoculars

Published by Cobus Cronje under Outdoor Sporting

What is meant by a “pocket binocular”?

You get big binoculars and then you get compact binoculars. Among the latter you get even smaller ones, known as “pocket binoculars”.

Requirements for a compact binocular to pass as a “pocket binocular”

1.Size: The binoculars should not be longer than 6 inches, higher than 3 inches and wider than 4 inches. This will ensure that it will fit into either a shirt or a jacket pocket.

2.It should be very light: Not more than 12 ounces (340 grams) (16 ounces if you fancy “reverse porro binoculars”).

3.In roof prism binoculars the eyepieces and objective lenses are in the same line, which enables manufacturers to make them small and light. They are perfect for being pocket binoculars. They can fold even smaller when not used. Reverse porro prism binoculars, the compact edition of the traditional, bulky porro prism binoculars, are slightly heavier, but can also pass as pocket binoculars.

Pros of pocket binoculars

1.Small size: When small size is important, nothing beats a pocket binocular. A roof prism pocket binocular can fold so small, that you can hold it in your hand without it even being noticed.

2.These binoculars are so light in weight , that you won’t even notice them on your trips wherever you go – out in nature watching birds, or joining friends at a sports event.

3.When you want to focus on something really close to you, nothing beats a pocket binocular. They are simply better than their bigger brothers.

4.A pocket can deliver a high quality image to the eyes of the beholder. It’s small size does not necessarily impair its quality of viewing.

The negative points of pocket binoculars

1.How bright the image is which the beholder sees, is determined by the diameter of the objective lenses (apertures). Since pocket binoculars have smaller apertures than bigger binoculars, less light enters the instrument through the apertures. Luckily this will not be an issue when the sun is shining brightly – only when overcast conditions or when the light is not that clear (early morning, late afternoon).

2.Field of view (FOV): Although FOV is mainly determined by the optical design of the eyepieces, both the diameter of the objective lenses (aperture) and the magnification also play a role in determining the FOV of a binocular. The higher the magnification of your pocket binocular, or/and the smaller the aperture, the narrower the field of view. Pocket binoculars normally have a smaller FOV’s (smaller apertures).

Choices you have to make when considering buying a pocket binocular

1.Why do you want to buy a pocket binocular? Will this be the only binocular you have, or will it be nr. 2? Whatever your reason, it will make a difference when you make a decision on what you’re willing to pay.

2.Budget: The eventual use of the instrument will play an important role in budget considerations. If it will be the only binocular you’ll have, you might be willing to pay more. If not, maybe a little less. In the case of binoculars price and quality go hand in hand. Even if you’re not going for the expensive ones, sacrificing quality should never be an option.

3.You should never compromise on quality. Always try to get the best instrument (within your price range). The most important feature are lens type and coatings: Just like all other binoculars, your pocket binocular should have “fully multi-coated” coatings on Bak-4 glass lenses. Water- and fogproof are always a bonus, whether you intend using the instrument in wet conditions or not.

4.The reverse porro pocket binoculars are slightly heavier than the roof prism pocket binoculars. Is this a problem to you? And what about size? Make sure it’s not too small! Your hands and pocket size might differ from the average!

Cobus Cronje has been publishing articles on the internet for a number of years. Apart from his website on pocket binoculars, you can also visit his blog on how to build a water feature.


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Jul 16 2010

Safety Comes First With Firearms Training In Atlanta

Published by Amie Lane under Outdoor Sporting

When you do firearms training in Atlanta that is a good thing. It is very smart to learn how to operate a weapon if you are going to own one. This will take you out of the stats of good people being injured on accident, sometimes fatally, each year. Many of these accidents could have been avoided with proper training.

Many gun clubs and ranges offer courses to safely handle pistols, rifles and shotguns. If you have never owned a firearm before you need to take one of these courses. Accidental death is not uncommon for a new firearm owner.

When on the range, the first rule is to always keep your weapon ‘Up and down range’ with the safety on. When your weapon’s fire selection switch is on safety, the weapon cannot be fired even if you try to pull the trigger. Up and down range means the barrel of the weapon is pointed up at about a 45 degree angle and is always pointed down range no matter which direction your body is facing. If you are facing down range the weapon will be facing away from you at a 45 degree up angle. If you are facing with your back to the range the weapon will be resting on your shoulder so it is facing down range. The last safety measure is to never walk around with a loaded firearm. Do not load the ammunition until it is safe to fire and you are ready.

Once you know safety rules begin to get to know your weapon. Learn about how to load bullets and where the safety features are on your weapon. Make sure to keep your weapon down range in the safety position of up at all times. Take the time to really know how to shoot your particular weapon well.

To do this you will line up the sight on the barrel of your gun. This will be usually at the end of the barrel. Once you have your target you will then squeeze the trigger to shoot. You should have a good feel of the rifle or gun in your hand when you are shooting.

Whether you are using a scope or the sights that came with the rifle, they need to be adjusted so they are accurate to the way you hold the rifle. There is another key point, you must learn to hold the rifle exactly the same way every time you shoot or the sights will be useless.

Adjustment of the windage and elevation is also needed. Windage refers to the sideways adjustment while the elevation in the up and down adjustment is what this means. You start by squeezing a few rounds into a target and aiming at the very center of the target. Determine where bullets hit and compare them to the center to make adjustments.

Shooting can be a great form of recreation. Remember to be safe and always keep your firearm clean as well. This includes inside and out. Lock it away when you are not using it for safety as well.

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Jul 13 2010

Set Up A Rifle Range Wherever You Want With A Portable Shooting Bench

Published by Trace Miller under Outdoor Sporting

The portable shooting bench is just about the most useful accessory for the avid shooter there is! Using a shooting bench at a rifle range is great, but there are so many other times that a good shooting bench comes in handy.

At my local rifle range, most of the guys on the 600 yard range shoot in the prone position. which is good for accuracy. It is nice, however, to be able to sit on a comfortable bench and sight in on the target in comfort. Also, I have a buddy, with some ranch land out west; he does most of his shooting where there is nobody around, and really likes to be able to set up a portable shooting bench wherever he wants.

It is great to be able to have one that you can just put in the bed of your truck for when you need it. Combined with a good rifle rest or bipod on your rifle, a portable shooting bench is useful for all sorts of things, like:

- Sighting in a scope with different ammo at a specific distance.

- Bring it drive to a vacant part of the farm or ranch and practice shooting.

- Put it on your front porch to shoot varmints.

- Teach kids to shoot before they are strong enough to hold the rifle standing up.

- Bring it to your favorite hunting spot.

When you get your portable shooting bench ready to go, there are a few other things you want to make sure you bring to enjoy your time shooting. For example:

- Ammo and extra magazines.

- Basic toolkit with screwdrivers, adjustable wrench, and both metric and standard Allen wrenches.

- Rifle cleaning kit with clean, lube, and break-free.

- Targets, target stand, and staple gun.

- Spotting scope, binoculars, range finder.

- Appropriate clothes for the weather, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

Go to your special shooting location with a good portable shooting bench, your rifles, a few friends, and have a wonderful time!

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May 31 2010

What Function Does The Gut Hook On A Bowie Knife Serve?

Published by Blake Benson under Outdoor Sporting

The versatility and popularity of the Bowie knife has spawned any number of derivative designs. You will find very large blades, as well as very small ones. You will also find different additions have been made to the blade over the years, including serrated edges, gut hooks and more. The gut hook is one of the most puzzling features for some knife buyers. What, exactly, does the gut hook do? Why is it there? What purpose does it serve? While some people choose to use the hook for any number of different uses, the intended use of the hook is for cleaning game and fish.

The gut hook found on some versions of modern Bowie knives is used for cleaning game and fish. To use the hook, you must first make a small incision in the animal or fish that you want to clean. As a note, even on Bowie blades, gut hooks are often too small for use with large game, such as deer. For this, you will have to do the job with your hands and the blade of the knife. Once you have made the incision in the gut, simply reverse the blade and insert the tip of the hook. The sharpened portion will cut the skin, ensuring that you do not puncture the organs or the intestines of the animal in question.

To use the hook, you will need to make a small incision in the animal’s gut. Be careful here so you do not cut too deeply, or you will puncture something. Once the incision is made, reverse the blade and insert the tip of the hook into the opening.

The gut hook, like all other parts of Bowie knives, has to be maintained. You sharpen it with a round file. There is only one sharp edge on this part of the blade, which makes it very easy to get back into shape if it gets dulled. Just file it down lightly, restoring the simple, one-sided edge and you’re back in business.

Gut hooks can be found on many Bowie knives, but their necessity and usefulness lie with you. If you feel that their added convenience and protection are needed, then you might consider this a wise option. However, if you have practice with skinning and cleaning, you might not need the hook.

Blake is a business consultant for an online bowie knives store featuring hunting knives.


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May 29 2010

Kershaw Knives – Kershaw Ken Onion Knives A Great Thing Rarely Fails

Published by Brian Brown under Outdoor Sporting

The story of the Kershaw Knives – Kershaw Ken Onion Knives line of products begins with the story of an extraordinary man names Ken Onion. A long time collector of knives, Ken saw that there was a breech in the market between fixed blade knives and switchblades. Granted there were folding knives on the market that were not switchblade but they were not very durable, were unreliable and were many times hard to open or grip. Ken found himself recovering from comprehensive back surgery and with a lot of time of his hands. He decided to finally do something about the vacancy that he saw in the knife world, he decided to design a knife that would be easy to use and open, while at the same time was top quality, durable and looked great. He decided that his knife would not be switch blade but a manual folding knife that a guy could wear and use on a daily basis but could also pass down to his son when the time came.

Ken Onion designed his first knife while he was recovering from back surgery. He had been an avid knife collector for some time and has always been fascinated with the idea of folding knives. During the development of his knife he wasn’t to create folding knife that was easy to use but what not a switch blade. After he developed the basic design that would become the first of the legendary Ken Onion Knives he decided to go further and improve the knife design by making it easier to hold, more sturdy and finally by making it unique with customized engravings and handles. It was these additions that made the Ken Onion knives stand out from the rest of the knives on the market. Following the initial development of the first Onion knives, Ken went to work for Kershaw knives as a product designer.

These knives have a repetition for being some of the more quality built in the world. Few companies can beat the job that a Kershaw Knives – Kershaw Ken Onion Knives knife can do when it comes to cutting. Some people use these to cut fruits and veggies, while others are more of a collector of these knives. There are few bad uses for these knives.

The Ken Onion knives are great by themselves but the ones that have been developed in co-operation with the Kershaw knife company are some of the most famous and well respected knives in the world. The quality is unsurpassed and the style is unmatched in any knife brand. For someone who is looking for a knife that they can wear and use proudly on a daily basis but also can pass along to future generations, the Ken Onion knives by Kershaw are the best choice on the market.

Ken Onion began his fascination with design and mechanics while he was in the United States Marine Corps. He designed a helicopter bade control system that is still in use to this day and holds major patents for over 30 different products. He is driven to create the best products that he can no matter what the item is intended for. He has an eye for function as well as beautiful design.

The most amazing things about the Ken Onion Knives by Kershaw are the fact that they are not only made of extremely high quality materials and are expertly crafted but that they look so damn good as well. A Ken Onion Knife by Kershaw is one of the most intricately designed knives on the market, routinely they possess engravings or hand painted inlays on the handle that make them true show prices but they also have an incredibly sharp blade that is made of surgical grade steel and has an edge that is comparable to Japanese chef knives.

Without a doubt the Story of the Kershaw Knives – Kershaw Ken Onion Knives line of products is one that is based in quality, and pride. Those who are looking for a great knife at a reasonable price should look no further. These are knives that will last for generations and at the same time can be used to get any job done for you today.

Knife making is an old and respected art, but Ken Onion made the design attractive and modern. Kershaw Knives took his design and made it popular with knife aficionados around the globe.


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May 27 2010

Your Dependable And Practical Gerber Knives

Published by Jimmy Fuller under Outdoor Sporting

In 1939 Mr. Pete Gerber founded Gerber Legendary Blades. He joined Mr. David Murphy, a blacksmith from Portland, in this partnership. Pete Gerber was in promotion and David Murphy created knives to use in your kitchen. He was a blacksmith. This was the beginning of the successes of Gerber knives. Their reputation is long standing for designs that are very innovative. The Hall of Fame of the cutlery industry honored Pete Gerber in 1985 by inducting him in the Hall.

They manufacture many kinds of knives including knives for fishing and hunting. There are also pocketknives and tactical knives. Their inventory is very wide and there is something for everyone. These knives are well made and rugged. Any customer will be satisfied to own one.

In 1966, there was a need for combat knives. Gerber was in the forefront designing knives appropriate for combat. The Mark II Combat Survival Knife went into production and by 1999 thousands of knives had been manufactured and sold after field tests and evaluations had been done at Fort Lewis. The Mark II, as its name, is a survival knife in combat.

One model that is extremely popular is the Gerber LMF II ASEK Survival Knife. Aircrews use this model since it is actually the Aircrew Survival Egress Knife. As the name states it helps crews escape in emergency situations. It hammers the acrylic to break it, it cuts through the webbing of seatbelts and the aircraft skin, and it can be used as a screwdriver when necessary. These are some features popular with the aircrew. Other military branches are now able to purchase it. The LMF II is a very similar knife that is available to the public.

Some knife blades are made so that they will not fold. Hunters and campers usually use these. In manufacturing these blades they use high-carbon stainless steel. There are various materials used in making the handles. Depending on the type of knife your handles can be made of wood, stag, or softgrip. These are available in edges that are either serrated or fine.

They also make fine automatic knives. These are generally known as switchblades. These have blades that fold into the handle and then when a lever or button is pushed the blade is released by a spring action. These are usually used by the military, emergency units, or they are an item for the collector. It is not legal for the general public to own these knives.

You will certainly not be disappointed when you choose one of these knives. It is a quality product that every client will be pleased to own. You can depend on it for all your needs.

Looking to find the best deal on Gerber Knives? Then you should visit Jimmy’s favorite Gerber site to find the sweetest deals on Gerber Knives right now.


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May 26 2010

Finding Bowie Knives With Chisel Ground Edges

Published by Blake Benson under Outdoor Sporting

You will find a number of different ways manufacturers use to create knife blades in the modern world. However, one of the simplest, most cost effective is called a chisel ground edge. What is it? Will you find this type of edge on a Bowie knife? Understanding this manufacturing process is important, and will help you find the perfect knife for you. A chisel ground edge has many different benefits, but it does have some drawbacks.

A Bowie knife with a chisel ground edge has a simple, one-sided edge that has a steep bevel. This edge is used on many bladed tools and weapons, including everything from cheap kitchen knives to Samurai swords. The edge can be remarkably sharp, but is also very brittle compared to others, which is oftentimes a reason that it is unsuitable for certain applications. For soft cutting, however, this is one of the best blade grinds available. It’s also one of the best for knives that are intended for survival or hunting purposes.

In the field, the faster a knife can be sharpened the better. Bowie knives with chisel ground edges are among the easiest implements to sharpen. It only requires the user to sharpen the one edge. The burr is simply wiped off the flat side of the blade. This means a good edge can be restored in a few minutes rather than in a half an hour or longer. In some cases, the fragility of the edge is less inconvenient than the time requirement for restoring a double-beveled grind.

However, you will find that a Bowie knife (and all other knives) made with chisel ground edges does have some problems. First of all, these blades are very thin, usually. While this lends itself well to maintaining a sharp edge, that edge is also very brittle. If such blades are handled incorrectly, it can be very easy to chip the blade or damage it in some other way. Another problem with blades such as this is that they tend to curve either to the right or the left, as the edge is only found on one side of the blade.

A Bowie knife with this grind is easy to sharpen in the field. In fact, with in the space of a few strokes along a sharpening stone, these blades can be largely restored to good edges, even if they’ve been heavily worn. Remember the fragility of the edge, however. This edge will give great cutting results in soft tissue, but it will dull very quickly if it is used for rugged purposes, such as cutting through bone or wood.

Blake is a business consultant for an online bowie knife store featuring hunting knives.

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Apr 17 2010

Maxpedition gear review- Falcon II backpack

Published by Larry under Outdoor Sporting


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    Apr 15 2010

    Take Your Nikon Monarch ATB Binoculars Everywhere

    Published by Bob Kandon under Outdoor Sporting

    Purchase a set of Nikon Monarch ATB binoculars and you will find that they are useful almost everywhere you go for leisure activities. Nikon has included many nice features in this line of binoculars that were previously found only in more expensive brands.

    When you are heading out on vacation, do not forget the binoculars. When visiting areas of great scenery, you will find the experience is greatly enhanced by use of binoculars. Whether you are traveling domestically or abroad, you will be able to have an optimal view and see amazing details that can make a trip unforgettable.

    If you are a fan of live music or theater, binoculars make a great way to have front row seats without buying front row tickets. You may be sitting in the highest seats at the event, but the binoculars give you a great view anyway. When you take them away, you have a great wide angle view of everything else that is happening.

    When camping season arrives and you are packing the tent and sleeping bags for the next adventure, be sure that you pack the binoculars. You will be able to view newly hatched birds in a nest high in a tree or find out exactly what it is that chipmunk is eating. Even when hiking, your binoculars help you to find the most direct route back to your vehicle.

    If you are an amateur stargazer, binoculars are more compact than a telescope and easier to transport. You can have a closer view of the stars and moon wherever you go.

    When you head to the sports arena make sure that you carry your binoculars. Even here they can improve your view of the game. Study the concentration on the batter’s face or train your eyes on the ball so that you can see exactly what the umpire sees. They are a great addition at a little league game.

    Many brands of binoculars are sold; however, the Nikon Monarch ATB binoculars offer great features that make them perfect for many events.

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