Recommended rifles, ammunition and articles

The beginning of the 1960s was an interesting time in the development of hunting firearms and calibers. New rifles were launched, and in the meantime, the need for new kinds of calibers came in handy.

Discussions about copper bullets are taking place in Europe at an accelerating pace. The threat over the use of lead is strong, so the transition to the use of substitute materials also speaks for the bullet materials used in rifles today.

Mostly practiced in our European landscapes, driven hunting remains one of the most popular way people pursue game venison and maintain wild life population. Here are a few important things to know when you purchase your first rifle for this practice.

Small predator lure hunting is an interesting form of hunting. Active luring is used to attract a predator to the scene by imitating the distress call of a small animal.

In hunting use, the 6.5 Creedmoor practically does everything that previous 6.5 mm bullet calibers do, but its accuracy potential has been seen as attractive especially in hunting small and medium-sized game, where the caliber comes into its own.

Nicklas Peltola was introduced to hunting by their grandpa and enjoyed shooting at a young age. After a long break, he resumed hunting as a hobby with his grandpa and later purchased his own shotgun. Nicklas eventually began rifle hunting and shot a male deer a few years ago. This is his story how he started hunting.

A stunning, rugged, mountainous landscape stretches far into the horizon. A lake glimmers in the last rays of sunshine before the sky turns grey, and a howling gust of wind sweeps through the valley bringing with it a drizzle of rain. This is Wicklow mountains in Ireland, which Will O’Meara, a dedicated and hardy mountain hunter calls both his home and hunting ground.

There's much in common regarding reloading techniques between traditional and lead-free bullets, but there are also crucial differences. In the early stages of the series, we'll delve into the aspects common to both.

Hand priming tools are currently the most popular for primer seating. There are significant differences in the feel of priming and the accuracy of primer seating depth. However, finding the right primer seating tool for oneself requires compatibility between the user and the tool.

A perennial topic among reloaders is the debate between full-length and neck sizing. Previously, neck sizing was considered the best way to crimp, resulting in less stress on the case. Some believe that the swollen dimensions of the case from neck sizing offer better accuracy than full-length-sized cases. This is outdated information by today's standards.

Proper trimming is always required for consistent case length. This area is often overlooked and even misunderstood, but its importance becomes evident when examining the differences between trimmed and untrimmed cases regarding loading consistency.

Sako is the only factory that manufactures both firearms and cartridges. Over the years, Sako has developed two proprietary calibers bearing the Sako name. Representing the extremes of the spectrum are the 7x33 Sako, originating from the early years, and the 9.3x66 Sako, productized under Beretta's ownership of Sako, also known as the .370 Sako Magnum.