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Dog Steps on Hunting Rifle, Fatally Shoots Owner

February 1, 2023   |  The Realblog with Stephanie Mallory

A 32-year-old hunter has died after his dog stepped on his rifle, causing it to shoot him in the back. According to kwch.com , the man, who is from Wichita, Kansas, died at the scene of the accident near Geuda Springs, north of the Oklahoma border. In a statement, the...

The Right Way to Clean and Store Your Hunting Rifle

February 24, 2022   |  Brow Tines and Backstrap

Deer season is over, and now is the perfect time to give your rifle a thorough annual cleaning. Store your gun in a secure and rust-free environment and it will be in good working order when you break it out for a range session in a few months. Gun-Cleaning Gear...

Team USA’s Amber English Wins Women’s Skeet Olympic Gold Medal, Sets Record

July 27, 2021   |  The Realblog with Stephanie Mallory

Team USA’s Amber English won the gold medal and set an Olympic record in Tokyo in the women’s skeet event, defeating 2016 gold medalist Diana Bacosi of Italy. According to NRA Shooting Sports USA , English, who’s the No. 1-ranked women’s skeet athlete in the world, shot a record-breaking 56...

A Q&A with Champion Pistol Shooter Jessie Harrison

November 23, 2020   |  The Realblog with Stephanie Mallory

Professional competitive pistol shooter Jessie Harrison is no stranger to shooting success. In fact, she just secured the national title at the United States Practical Shooting Association (USPSA) Race Gun Nationals. She is also the first female shooter to achieve Grand Master status within the USPSA and has an impressive...

Aim with Confidence: 5 Tips for Rifle Shooting Accuracy

May 20, 2019   |  Guns and Camo

Editor's note: Guns and Camo guest blogger Joe Arterburn is a self-proclaimed "Plainsman," living and writing on guns, shooting and hunting from his home in Nebraska. Confidence in your rifle – and yourself – goes a long way toward shooting proficiency. Here are a handful of tips to help build...

New Federal Premium Black Cloud TSS Loads

April 15, 2019   |  Guns and Camo

Federal introduces Federal Premium Black Cloud TSS waterfowl shells, which deliver hard-hitting performance on high-flying birds. These blended loads feature No. 7 or 9 TSS with BB or No. 3 FLITESTOPPER steel. Shipments of Federal Premium Black Cloud TSS ammo have been delivered to dealers. Black Cloud TSS carries on...

Giving Guns as Gifts: National Shooting Sports Foundation Advice

December 11, 2018   |  Guns and Camo

Firearms full of hunting character and experience. Gently nicked wooden stocks and barrels bearing evidence of time afield. Guns passed along from grandparent to parent to young hunters filling the ranks. New shotguns and rifles too are given as gifts, along with wisdom to use these hunting tools safely. Sons...

Retired Game Warden Larry Case Blogs on Big Guns for Bad Bears

November 13, 2018   |  Guns and Camo

In 1978, Cynthia Dusel-Bacon was severely mauled by a black bear in the Yukon wilderness of Alaska. Cynthia lost both arms as a result of the attack but went on to recover; she did not have a firearm with her when the attack occurred. Like it or not, the possibility...

Realtree Video: CVA Muzzleloaders

November 14, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

Check out this Realtree video on CVA muzzleloaders. CVA's muzzleloader line . More guns and shooting content. Follow us on Facebook . Bonus Read : Chad Schearer's Top 7 Tips on Black-Powder Rifle Shooting

Video: More Refuge Land for Hunting and Fishing

November 9, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

Have you heard? More refuge land for hunting and fishing. Breaking video news from Rated Red . New posts at Realtree.com . Follow us on Facebook .

Muzzleloader Hunting Basics

November 7, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

It’s time to break out the smoke pole and fill a deer tag. On my most recent trip to the shooting range, I was shocked at some of the other shooters' care and loading procedures used when shooting their in-lines. Having grown up with a father that loves the sport...

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Two New Big Game Cartridges from Federal Premium

November 7, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

Sure thing, you have proven big-game cartridges you use year in, year out. You're also a hunter interested in gaining just a little edge if possible. If you're a gun guy or gal, target shooting new ammunition is sometimes part of the mix — especially with coming hunts in mind...

6 Reasons Gun Hunters and Bowhunters Bicker

October 31, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

It’s not uncommon to hear gun hunters and bowhunters argue. I don’t condone this behavior. It’s about as useful as udders on a boar hog (or something like that). The back-and-forth banter doesn’t achieve anything but dissension. Not all hunters act this way, but sadly, some do. It’s time to...

Bowhunting Lessons For Rifle Hunters

October 10, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

As a guy who mostly hunts with guns, bowhunters get on my nerves. That’s right, I said it. Not all of them, but the hypocritical ones who act like using a firearm is cheating and then scamper for every new archery product that offers a technological advantage. Elitism aside, we...

Federal Premium Now Offers Its Trophy Bonded Tip as a Component Bullet

August 15, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

ANOKA, Minnesota - Federal Premium Ammunition is pleased to announce it is now offering its popular Trophy Bonded Tip as a component bullet for handloading. The full line of competitively priced component bullets is available in six popular caliber and weight options. Shipments of the bullets are being delivered to...

NSSF Declares August National Shooting Sports Month

August 1, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

NEWTOWN, Conn. — There are countless celebration days and months in America, and now the shooting sports have one of their own. The National Shooting Sports Foundation has declared August to be National Shooting Sports Month, a time to celebrate one of America's great pastimes — target shooting — and...

Traditions Performance Firearms Announces "GO HUNT GIVEAWAY"

July 25, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

Want to win free stuff? How about a cool muzzleloader? Might be worth entering this contest . . . Realtree partner Traditions is participating in the GO HUNT GIVEAWAY worth nearly $4,000. This prize package includes a Traditions Vortek StrikerFire muzzleloader. The Traditions Vortek StrikerFire will be among the many...

Featured Gun: The Daniel Defense Ambush .308 in Realtree Xtra

July 18, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

The Daniel Defense Ambush .308 in Realtree Xtra is the new benchmark for anyone demanding an accurate, fast-handling, hard-hitting platform capable of taking down any North American big-game animal. Built from the ground up, this rifle has been engineered to help you harvest that trophy with the precision and dependability...

New 28-Gauge Shotgun Loads from Federal Ammunition

July 11, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

We're making ready for the upcoming hunting season these days. As always, new ammunition gets some of our attention. We wonder: Will it help us shoot better than our go-to load? And thinking about this in the off-season adds to the anticipation. On this note, Federal Ammunition has added three...

Buying an AR-15: Understanding Barrel Twist

March 7, 2017   |  Guns and Camo

There are a lot of important factors that you should consider when it comes to buying an AR-15: Would the barrel's twist rate be one of them? Well it should be, and here’s why. What is rifling? Rifling grooves are machined into the gun’s barrel. These grooves engage the bullet’s...

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