I spend a lot of time hunting whitetail deer—over 70 days a year. Most of that time is spent sitting in a tree stand. There are other ways to hunt, but I feel that this is the best way for me to be successful in the area that I hunt, especially when hunting during archery … [Read more...]
Jeff Criss
HillSound FreeSteps6 First impressions
Anyone not familiar with winter in New England may find it hard to appreciate the need for additional traction on your feet. We get ice on top of snow, we have solid ice and we have black ice, all of which make walking a nightmare. Often the conditions will change so rapidly … [Read more...]
FNH SC 1 Competition Shotgun: First Impressions
I got my FN SC 1 the other night from my FFL dealer. A pretty gun does not make it shoot any better, but this one definitely got my attention when I took it out of the case. I was sent the gray laminated adjustable stock with 30" barrels. FN has been the owner of Browning since … [Read more...]
Skeet Shooting 101 (Pt. 3)
Part one and two of this series helped you to get comfortable with the game and decide if you wanted to get a little more serious. Whether it is just to improve your shooting at the local club or if you want to head out and shoot registered skeet, this article will give you … [Read more...]
Skeet Shooting 101 (Pt. 2)
So you have you everything you need to shoot skeet. You have your shotgun with correct ammo, you have ear and eye protection, a shell holder, and a hat. So now what do you do? First, you find a place to shoot that is open to the public. Most gun clubs offer public shooting times … [Read more...]
Skeet Shooting (Pt. 1)
Skeet is a clay target game using a shotgun. It was originally shot as a way to improve one’s bird-hunting skills. Nowadays, most people shoot it either for fun or for competition. It is a very easy game to shoot, as most people will hit some targets the very first time they try … [Read more...]