weaponry

Turkey hunting — too much or not enough
Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
CHARLIE BURCHFIELD Special to The Era 
May 02, 2019
For decades, spring gobbler hunters have sought out the biggest and the best. Early on the 12 gauge up to the 10 gauge with powerful shot shells to ma...
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RTS for April 17
Round the Square
Marcie 
Apr 17, 2019
VISIT : There was a time when celebrities were seen in Bradford rather often. On April 17, 1909, legendary sharpshooter Annie Oakley performed feats o...
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Customizing the .223
Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors
WADE ROBERTSON Era Outdoors Columnist 
Apr 06, 2019
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...
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270 WSM: Finding the perfect combination
Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
WADE ROBERTSON Era Outdoors Columnist 
Mar 23, 2019
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...
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Causer strongly opposes proposed gun registration bill
Local News, News, Online Features
CALEB HUNTOON Era Reporter eracalebh@gmail.com 
Mar 18, 2019
Turn on the news, browse through social media or spend some time in the community and one has a good chance of hearing discussion regarding the latest...
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Eskimo Shoot and Ax Throw set for Saturday
Local Sports, Outdoors, Sports
KATE DAY SAGER Era Reporter kdsager@bradfordera.com 
Feb 15, 2019
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 ...
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Sager: The best deer rifle
Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
ROGER SAGER Special to the Era 
Jan 19, 2019
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...
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Robertson: Dear loved deer
Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Era 
Dec 29, 2018
I burst through the door in a cloud of icy air, swirling snowflakes and extreme excitement. My face was flushed bright, beet red from the 15 degree te...
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Burchfield: Flintlock tips from an expert
Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
CHARLIE BURCHFIELD Special to The Era 
Dec 20, 2018
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...
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Deer Season to begin today
Local News, News
Era photo by Wade Aiken 
Nov 26, 2018
John Troha and his sons, Tyler and Shawnee, from Hue, Vietnam, purchase a Winchester model 88 from clerks Amber Schower and Stephanie Laird at Elk Cou...
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Deer hunting basics
Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Era 
Nov 24, 2018
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 ...
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Keating Township residents keep alive craft of bow-making
Local News, News, Online Features
FRAN DE LANCEY Era Correspondent delancey401@yahoo.com 
Oct 29, 2018
SMETHPORT — As a youngster growing up in southwestern Pennsylvania, Harry Barkley enjoyed archery and now in his retirement he has added extra meaning...
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The advantages of handloading
Columns, Local Sports, Outdoors, ...
WADE ROBERTSON Special to the Era 
Oct 27, 2018
When it’s necessary to relax and unwind, I love to handload ammunition. Handloading requires concentration, thought and organization; the absorption n...
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