Saturday at the Property with Two of the Kids
We headed to the Sandilands hoping to beat the heat. After tackling a few property projects, the kids spent time...
How to Convert a CZ 457 to Another Caliber
Converting a CZ 457 to another caliber is easier than many shooters expect. This step-by-step guide walks through the complete...
Can You Convert a CZ 457 to Another Caliber? Everything You Need to Know
Thinking about converting your CZ 457 to another caliber? Learn which parts you'll need, which barrel profiles are compatible, and...
Does Barrel Temperature Affect Accuracy?
A hot summer day and an unexpected string of shots made me question how much barrel temperature affects rifle accuracy....
Remington Yellow Jacket .22 LR Accuracy Test - Henry Lever Action
How accurate is Remington Yellow Jacket .22 LR? I tested it in my Henry lever-action using three 10-shot groups at...
Why Different Rifles Prefer Different Ammunition
Ever wonder why one brand of ammunition shoots tiny groups while another struggles from the same rifle? This article explains...
What I Pack for a Day of Deer Hunting
See what I pack for a typical day of deer hunting. From my rifle and ammunition to a grunt call,...
Is the Daisy Red Ryder a Good First BB Gun for Kids?
Thinking about buying a Daisy Red Ryder for your child? Here's my first-hand experience introducing my nine-year-old to shooting, along...
Sighting In My CZ 457 .22 WMR with a New Scope
I sighted in the new 4-16x44 scope on my CZ 457 .22 WMR using Federal and CCI Maxi-Mag ammunition. Here's...
A Better Way to Carry Extra Rifle Ammo While Hunting
Carrying a few extra rifle rounds while hunting shouldn't mean loose ammo in your pockets or buying an expensive spare...
Most Accurate .22 LR Ammo: 50 Yard Accuracy Test - Henry
After testing bulk .22 LR ammunition, I wanted to find a dependable load for small game hunting and longer-range shooting....
Which Bulk .22 LR Ammo Is Most Accurate? - Henry Lever Action
I tested Federal Champion, Remington Thunderbolt, and CCI Blazer in my Henry .22 LR lever action to see which bulk...
How to Sight In a Rifle Scope Without a Bore Sight
Many shooters assume they need a bore sight to sight in a rifle scope, but that's not the case. Learn...
Sighting In My Henry .22 LR Lever Action Scope
After mounting a Bushnell 3-9x32 scope on my Henry .22 LR lever action, I headed to the range to get...
How to Mount a Scope on a .22 LR Rifle
Learn how to mount a scope on a rimfire rifle using 3/8-inch dovetail rings. This step-by-step guide covers ring selection,...
Upgrading the Scope on My CZ 457 .22 WMR
My CZ 457 .22 WMR was already producing impressive groups at 50 yards, but I wanted to see what it...
My Henry .22 LR Lever Action Rifle
After thousands of rounds, the Henry .22 is still one of my favorites. From afternoons spent shooting steel to walks...
Work, Riding, and a Little Range Time
What started as a day of property maintenance quickly turned into a mix of trail riding, family time, and a...
Sighting In My Tikka T3x 30-06 for Deer Season
I finally took the time to sight in my Tikka T3x 30-06 after owning it for several years. Here's how...
My Browning BPS Hunter Shotgun
My Browning BPS Hunter has been a dependable shotgun for skeet shooting, upland bird hunting and general outdoor use for...
22 WMR Ammo Testing with My CZ 457
I tested three popular .22 WMR ammo brands in my CZ 457 at 50 yards to see which performed best...
My Tikka Rifle Lineup
A look at the Tikka rifles I currently use for hunting and range shooting, including two 7mm Rem Mag rifles...
How to Store Ammo at Home
I reorganized the ammunition I actually use for hunting, skeet shooting and range days. Here’s how I currently store my...
My Rifle Lineup
A look through my current rifle lineup, including the practical rifles and shotguns I use for hunting, plinking and range...
A Day at the Property
What started as hauling pallets and making lunch at the property turned into an afternoon of shooting steel targets, exploring...
How I Clean My Henry .22 LR After a Day of Shooting
After a day of shooting, my Henry .22 LR gets a quick but thorough clean. Here’s the process I use...
A Day of Rimfire Shooting - 22 LR and 22 WMR
A day at the property with both .22 LR and .22 WMR. Switching between rifles, working through targets, and seeing...
A Walk Through the Woods (Early Spring with the Kids)
After a long winter and a late spring, we headed out for a simple walk through the woods. No real...
Sighting In My CZ 457 – First Rounds and Impressions
First rounds through my CZ 457 and sighting it in at 50 yards. A simple setup, real results, and early...
Shopping for a Gun Safe: What I’m Looking for and Why
My 8 gun safe is full, and adding one more rifle exposed the limits. Here’s what I’m looking for in...
How I Pack for a Day of Skeet Shooting
A simple skeet shooting setup doesn’t require a lot of gear—just the right gear, organized properly. Here’s how I pack,...
Adding a CZ 457 to My Rifle Lineup (First Impressions)
I added a CZ 457 in .22 WMR to the lineup. Here's the first look at the rifle out of...
What I Bring for a Day of Rifle Shooting
A simple, low-volume rifle shooting setup and what I bring to stay sharp for deer season.
How I Chose My .22 WMR Rifle (What I Looked For)
I knew I wanted to add a more powerful rimfire rifle. The next step was figuring out which one to...
How I Pack for a Day of Plinking
How I pack for a day of .22 plinking, including ammo organization, gear, and a simple setup for a full...
Why I’m Adding a .22 WMR Rifle
Why I’m adding a .22 WMR to my setup and where it fits between rimfire and high-power rifles.
How Much Ammo Should You Bring to the Range?
How much ammo you actually need for a range day - Rimfire, Rifle and Shotgun
Rifle Ammo Storage for the Range and the Hunt
A simple approach to storing, transporting and using rifle ammo for both range days and hunting trips.
Rimfire Ammo Storage for Hunting, Plinking, and Range Days
How a rimfire ammo system adapts to hunting, plinking, and range days with a simple, modular setup
Using a Shotgun for Hunting (From Goose Blinds to Grouse Trails)
How shotgun setups change from goose blinds to grouse trails, and what that means for your gear.
Ammo Storage and Transport (How I Actually Use My Setup)
How the ammo system works in real use—packing, transporting, and accessing rounds in the field.
Building a Modular Ammo Storage System (How I Expanded Mine)
How the East Ridge ammo system is evolving to cover more calibers, use cases, and real-world setups.
Designing a Caliber-Specific Ammo Storage System (How It Works)
The thinking behind a caliber-specific ammo system and how it improves organization and use.
Why I Started Making Ammo Boxes (And the Problem I Was Solving)
Why I started making ammo boxes and the problems I was trying to solve in my own setup.