You should choose your shot carefully. Ideally, you want to drop your target with the first shot. But you also need to decide when a shot is good enough you may wait for the perfect shot that never comes and you'll miss out entirely.
Of course, everyone would love to get that perfect broadside shot, where the deer stands perfectly still, giving you a lot of time to set up your shot before...
Zeroing your sight on your rifle should be something you do during regular maintenance of your rifle. You'd be surprised how it drifts from zero, especially if you are transporting your rifle or if it gets bumped around. Take the time to zero your sight whenever you go to the practice range or arrive at your hunting site.
If you are on an extended hunting trip, you may want to recheck your...
You can sum up in a single word what you need to become a successful rifle hunter: practice. From learning to track an animal to making an accurate shot, practice is the key to everything.
If you're new to rifles and hunting, start with the basics. Learn how to clean your weapon and how to keep it in optimal condition. Practice this so your rifle is ready when you are. Learn how to use your...
While you're learning everything else about hunting, don't forget the importance of the right bullet. You can practice everything else, but it still comes down to the bullet. Is it heavy enough to do the job? Is it accurate enough to hit the target over the range you need? Knowing a bit about your ammunition choices and how they behave will help you succeed during hunting season, and you will...
Cleaning your rifle regularly is a good habit to get into. Maintaining your rifle in optimal condition is better for your rifle, and will make preparing for hunting season easier. Regular cleaning can maintain your accuracy as well as prevent malfunctions of the rifle. To make this easier, we will break down the cleaning of a rifle into four parts: the barrel, the chamber, the bolt and the...
Reading the wind is the art of estimating the wind speed and direction. By following a few simple observations, you'll be able to compensate for any wind that would affect your bullet when making a shot. You can observe the wind wherever you are and practice your ability to read the wind. It will be easier to apply this when you're hunting after spending some time practicing.
You will be...
There are many mistakes you'll make when you begin hunting. It's natural to make mistakes as you start something new. Even experienced hunters make mistakes now and then. The point is to learn from your mistakes and move on, wiser for the experience. There is one mistake that rookies and experienced hunters make, however that can mean the difference between life and death, or at least, going...
See that buck over there? He's an easy target. He's just nibbling leaves and totally unaware you've seen him. You set up your rifle. You've lined up your shot. You hold your breath. You start to squeeze the trigger... and it jerks. There goes your aim, the deer you were targeting runs off into the trees, frightened but unscathed. How do you control your trigger?
You'll find that if a...
When you're out hunting in the wilderness, you may be required to shoot from a variety of positions. The game you are stalking will not always appear when you are in that optimum position that you practice in.
There are several positions you may find yourself shooting in. They include standing, kneeling, sitting (either cross-legged or with crossed ankles, leaving your knees up to use as a...
Like anything else in life, successful hunting takes practice and preparation. Part of being properly prepared is learning how breathing and relaxing affect your ability to hit the target. Breathing and relaxing will play a big part in the accuracy of your shot. If you want to improve your accuracy, you will need to work on learning when to breathe, when to hold your breath and relaxing your...
