Author: James Paine

  • Environmental Effects on Bullet Trajectory

    Environmental Effects on Bullet Trajectory

    We’ve all been there; those early morning trips to the range in the weeks leading up to the next big hunt. Learning the grouping of your ammunition of choice, figuring out your trajectory and D.O.P.E. (Data Obtained on Previous Engagement), and working out any bad shooting habits you might have. But at the end of…

  • 5 Tips for Staying Warm on Winter Hunts

    5 Tips for Staying Warm on Winter Hunts

    As Alaskans, we spend almost half our lives in harsh winter conditions. Knowing the proper way to deal with this climate is the difference between an active outdoors lifestyle all year-round and seasonal hibernation. However, these cold weather tips apply to all hunters in all northern climates. There will always be a level of discomfort…

  • 3 Bullet Types for Big Game Hunting

    3 Bullet Types for Big Game Hunting

         In the modern day and age of ballistic science, things have come a lot farther than just a ball of lead wrapped in a copper jacket. Each bullet type on the market today was designed for a specific purpose and should be recognized as such. If you are preparing for your first big game…