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I was drooling over the Sako bears series of rifles and got to thinking about the available barrel lengths vs caliber options. The question that came to mind is, what do y'all think are some of the most powerful short barreled hunting rifle cartridge options? For example, the handy .308...

Considering what has been learned and implemented by cartridge designers and manufacturers as of late, it seems as if shorter, fatter cases with slow burning powders using long for caliber bullets and the use of faster twist rates is becoming more the norm than the exception. It has also been...

After a day at the range, I feel the need once again, to consult the gurus here on this forum. I wanted to shoot my muzzleloader after cleaning the breech plug and changing the vent liner.I cleaned and scrubbed the barrel while it was opened up. Wanting to shoot out the fresh oil, I weighed...

The hatchet of my youth was calling out for a new lease on life. Filing off the mushrooming caused by myself a quarter century earlier was my penance for using a hammer on the poll like a splitting wedge.

Hey guys. I got the chance to participate in a moose hunt that I hadn't previously prepared for. The property is in central/northern Saskatchewan. Mostly wooded, sometimes near farmland. The only hunting rifle I have woods ready is a Sako 85 in .270 Win. The only handloads I have prepared and...

My old man recently started doing some leather work. Thus far, he has made a couple of sheaths for knives and some repair work. I presented him with a challenge. I have a two pound Wetterlings axe that I like to take on canoe trips. The exposed poll rubs on the inside of my vinyl portage pack...

Hello all. Just finished up a couple of beautiful days of coyote hunting in Saskatchewan. Last season season I used 32 gr Sierra Blitzkings in my .204 ruger. They were traveling at 4125 fps over a load of 8208 XBR. Every coyote, save one, dropped on the spot appearing much the same as a balloon...

Hey guys, I have a question about epoxy choices. I was using a Lepage two part epoxy to bond two flat pieces of copper with a piece of brass to use as spacers between a wooden handle and a piece of antler to be used as a leather working tool. I epoxied the pieces together and let cure. I...

Hi guys. I have a question for y'all. I have recently decided to rehandle a knife for my daughter. I think I would like to use a homemade micarta. While doing research on how some of the really neat pattern welded steels are made for knife blades, I was made aware of how the layers are often...

I intend for this thread to focus on the information that is relevant and "on topic" to the good folk here on THR. An earlier thread about Ottawa's terrible incident made me wonder what the current law enforcement firearms doctrine is. What are the most commonly carried firearms? Caliber of...

Hey guys. I was just reading this months Handloader magazine and I got to thinking. Considering the fact that the 26 Nosler was designed to fit into a standard 06 length action, could a rifle chambered in 6.5x55 be reamed out to accept the 26? My understanding may be wrong, but I always...

So, in preparation for a northern Saskatchewan fly in canoe trip, Ive been on the search for a budget friendly, rugged work knife. I didnt want to take sentimental favourites, as I have been warned that its easy to lose and damage tools on this sort of excursion. I stumbled across a Condor...

Hello guys. Has anyone used the kinda lame laser cut checkering as a guide to scratch in some genuine cut lines Would this simplify the process at all p.s.(I cant seem to get apostrophes or question marks to register from my keyboard. So, please excuse the punctuation. )

Well guys, I am ashamed to admit my action, but I require the advice of the gun loving masses. So, here it is. After a day of shooting at an outdoor range, I packed my Tikka T3 into a a rifle case with foam eggshell padding. It wasn't snowing, but I suspect wind caused blowing snow to...

Hey y'all. I'm sitting here, so excited, I can hardly think of what to type. Today I got the results of Saskatchewans Big Game Draw. I got one of the ten either sex moose tags that were issued for the south central game zone. Now the old question gets reposted. What gun for moose? I...

Hi all. I know there has bee talk and banter about it before, but is Marlin actually closed now. I read an article from about a week ago that said the factory was closed. Does this mean no more Marlins? Or do they intend to tool up somewhere else? Might be time to get down to the lgs and buy...

Any thoughts on what a ruger 96 style rifle chambered in the new .17WSM would be like?

I just got home from a road trip to APA Archery. Although its in my home province, it was nearly a 4 hour drive away in Biggar, Saskatchewan. My hunting partner recently retired and was purchasing his retirement gift to himself. I was aware of APA's reputation as an innovator and a leader in...

Hi guys. The local big box sporting goods store is getting away from Kimber rifles and is selling a Kimber Montana for $1099.00 instead of the usual $1579.00. I'm not sure if its just the price drop, or the rifle itself, but I have kinda fallen for this lightweight rifle and kinda envision it as...

I know that this isn't exactly hunting, but I figured the crowd here would understand. I am sitting on my recliner with a pulled venison sandwich on fresh, made today, buns and shredded deer meat straight outta the slowcooker. Its a cold winter day and I am just going to sit here enjoying the...