An old saying goes, “There is not very much that a man can’t fix, with 500 bucks and a .30-06!” For more than a century, the caliber .30, year of 1906, has been America’s cartridge. From the trenches of World ...
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The ‘Battle Rifle’ Buyer’s Guide: 4 You Should Consider
Before, during, and after World War I, almost every army on the face of the planet carried bolt-action rifles. These rifles fired a full power cartridge, and most came equipped with two-foot-long sword bayonets. The concept behind these firearms ...
Read More »The Iconic ‘Old West’ Cookware That Lasts (Pretty Much) Forever
One of the iconic images of the Old West is, of course, the cowboy. It is not hard for one to imagine a group of cowboys herding large groups of cattle across the western prairies, toward a far-off destination. I ...
Read More »Stockpiling Ammo: The Minimum Requirements For Your Survival Stash
If you ever want to start a debate on a survival or shooting forum, just ask, “How much ammunition is enough for an emergency stockpile?” Then take cover. You’ll be amazed at every single armchair general who comes out ...
Read More »The Best Upland Shotguns You Can Buy For Around $500
There is perhaps no firearm as personal to a hunter, besides the deer rifle, as the shotgun used to take upland game birds. An upland shotgun, like the deer rifle, is truly an extension of the hunter – like ...
Read More »4 Beef Cattle Breeds That Will Bring You Big Bucks
I loved those old Robert Mitchum “beef, it’s what’s for dinner” commercials, and I like the new beef commercials with Sam Elliot, too. What could be better than the life these commercials portray? Families around the nation sitting down and ...
Read More »Winterizing Your Homestead Even After It’s Too Late
Winter is inevitable. At times, it is a mild affair. At other times, snow piles up higher than a man. Preparing your homestead and farm are important if you want to ensure the highest chance of you, your livestock ...
Read More »How To Turn Your Homestead Into A ‘Mini-Game Preserve’
Many hunters often wonder how they can increase game and resources on their own land. In short: How can you make your own land, farm or homestead a “mini-game preserve”? It won’t happen overnight, but there are some practical steps ...
Read More »The WWII-Tested, Multi-Purpose Antique Rifle That Can Beat An AR-15
When you talk about famous firearms of the British Empire, a couple of examples will quickly ring a bell. One is the respected Brown Bess and its variations, which saw the uniting of the crowns into the United Kingdom and ...
Read More »Homestead Chickens 101: What You Need To Know To Get Started
I don’t know many farmers who don’t have at least a few chickens. Even dairy farmers I personally know keep a half dozen or more of our feathered friends. The chicken is to a farm what denim jeans are to ...
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