rifle

There was an old hunter’s tale that was often given as advice to youngsters in their formative years. In one version of the story, two old-timers were...

I think it’s widely recognized that folks go through some different stages in their development as hunters. The length of time spent in these stages v...

The late afternoon sun dropped lower in the brassy colored sky, the sun-baked hay field taking on a softer and more golden hue than the previous dried...

Beneath the surface of the ground and within close proximity of the back porch of camp, you could unearth a ton of spent .22 cases. Add to that there ...

Today there are any number of calibers and wildcats available. In fact, we probably have far too many calibers. Basically, a .223 for varmints, cheap ...

O.F. Mossberg has been producing firearms since March of 1919. From its beginning and to today the company’s philosophy has been to produce a quality ...

Attending school in Bradford, nothing could seem more natural than discussing hunting, fishing and related outdoor activities with my classmates. We c...

I was once betrayed by a rather pricey archery release while practicing just before the season started. Being young and maybe a bit macho, I was shoot...

Decades ago, I killed my first buck and I remember the details vividly. The season before that success was an experience I’d like to forget. Hunting a...

VISIT : There was a time when celebrities were seen in Bradford rather often. On April 17, 1909, legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley performed feats o...

If there is one thing I can’t stand it’s a rifle that won’t group. With today’s machining technology and newer bedding methods every rifle should prod...

It’s a funny thing about rifles, calibers and ballistics, 10 people can look at the same information and come up with 10 different opinions. This lead...

I awoke and with some trepidation and looked hesitantly out the window. It was snowing hard when I went to bed and a quick glance outside showed the f...

For those who are just about fed up with winter, but would enjoy getting outside for a fun activity, the annual Eskimo Shoot and Ax Throw Saturday at ...

Starting a lively conversation among hunters is easy; just suggest that you surely know the best caliber for deer hunting. Spend a little time in a hu...

If there is one person who knows hunting with black powder firearms, it has to be Dave Ehrig. Dave has been hunting and writing about hunting with pri...

The end of the first week of the rifle deer season brought with it mixed results. Weather conditions always play a hand in how we greet the day. And w...

The hunter had been sitting in the tree stand since daylight and hadn’t seen a deer. It was almost 1 p.m. now and cold, hunger and discouragement was ...

There’s been a growing conversation regarding the type of bullets used by hunters. The attributes of jacketed lead core vs copper (non-toxic) drives t...

A man is facing allegations that he frightened people Monday morning in downtown Bradford by carrying a rifle and pointing it. Bradford City Police st...