http://gunmanship.com Gun care, handling & shooting: safety & accuracy. Gun/rifle cleaning. Marksmanship tips & techniques. Gunsmithing. daily 1 http://gunmanship.com/918019-How-Much-Draw-Weight-Do-I-Need-For-Crossbow-Hunting.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:04:27 -0600 hHow much draw weight do I need for crossbow hunting? You'd be surprised how manypeople aren't aware of the fact that crossbows have varying drawweights to accommodate the wide range of hunting available. Infact, the gulf varies from the lb. draw pistol crossbow to the -lb.-plus, full-size crossbows. Thatdifference in resistance can mean a bolt ejected at feet-per-second fps, or one ejected at over fps. But howdoes draw weight - and the resulting speed of the bolt - factorinto hunting? If you ... http://gunmanship.com/918019-How-Much-Draw-Weight-Do-I-Need-For-Crossbow-Hunting.html http://gunmanship.com/909792-Bow-Turkey-Hunting-Guide-for-the-New-Bow-Turkey-Hunter.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:04:27 -0600 Bow hunting turkeys, or as a matter of fact, any game animal, is far more difficult than with the gun. Besides a good aim, in bow hunting, it is also important to have the right tension in the bow and also pull the bow good enough so that the arrow actually makes the distance intended. Many hunters will be able to tell, that bow hunting a turkey is one of the most challenging ways to hunt for turkeys. But many experienced gun hunters have the desire to bow hunt for their game. To be able to do s... http://gunmanship.com/909792-Bow-Turkey-Hunting-Guide-for-the-New-Bow-Turkey-Hunter.html http://gunmanship.com/567040-What-is-Scrimshaw.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:03:47 -0600 American scrimshaw dates back to at least - AD in NorthAmerica, practiced for centuries by native groups along theNorthwest Coast. Not wanting to simply discard the teeth andbones of animals hunted for food, native cultures invented a newstyle of art that would later be known as Scrimshaw, one of onlya few indigenous American crafts. While other cultures aroundthe world, such as the Orient artists, certainly worked in ivoryand bone, the style of North American cultures and that of theYankee sai... http://gunmanship.com/567040-What-is-Scrimshaw.html http://gunmanship.com/591388-Finding-Deals-on-Hunting-Gear.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:03:47 -0600 As any smart shopper will tell you, the internet is a fantastic source for hunting gear. You can find amazing deals from to off online due to the lack of overhead online stores have compared to offline. If you are serious about saving the most money possible on your hunting gear, read these tips.Shop out of season: Did deer season just end? Are the upland grouse done for the year? For many hunters, the end of a season brings a hint of sadness. But for bargain-hunters, the end of a season actua... http://gunmanship.com/591388-Finding-Deals-on-Hunting-Gear.html http://gunmanship.com/381287-Turkey-Hunting-Tactics-Basic-Rules-and-Tactics-Turkey-Hunter-Should-Not-Ignore.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:03:47 -0600 Whether a first time hunter or an experienced one, there are many basic rules that a hunter should know and keep in mind whenever he goes hunting. For many, turkey hunting is a fun sport and a very exciting activity to undertake. Many states allow turkey hunting and even have a season in spring and fall. Most turkeys however are hunted in the spring season, when hunters are also out for other game. During spring, due to mating season, only male and young male turkeys are allowed to be harvested,... http://gunmanship.com/381287-Turkey-Hunting-Tactics-Basic-Rules-and-Tactics-Turkey-Hunter-Should-Not-Ignore.html http://gunmanship.com/782320-Hunting-Dogs-Make-A-Better-Outdoor-Experience.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:03:47 -0600 The use of hunting dogs for the pursuit of game has been in practice ever since man and dog discovered they made great companions. Whether opting for sight hounds, scent hounds, pointers or retrievers the relationship between a hunter and his canine counterpart is a special one. While they are companions, in the field there is a working relationship between hunters and their hunting dogs. Dogs can be trained to obey verbal commands, hand gestures and whistle signals. A hunter who trains his or h... http://gunmanship.com/782320-Hunting-Dogs-Make-A-Better-Outdoor-Experience.html http://gunmanship.com/436173-How-to-clean-and-maintain-a-Paintball-marker-Here-are-a-few-professional-tips-and-tricks.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:58:33 -0600 The fact that your gun shoots paintballs doesn't mean you shouldn't clean it. Hey, you should be able to clean it with your eyes closed man!This is no laughing matter. I know you got into paintball not for the cleaning part. Probably you tried to get out of the house and do something because you wanted to avoid cleaning. But a clean paintball gun means a clean mind and a professional player.Why do you think you have jammed triggers or barrel breaks? Huh Sherlock? That's right! Because of bad mai... http://gunmanship.com/436173-How-to-clean-and-maintain-a-Paintball-marker-Here-are-a-few-professional-tips-and-tricks.html http://gunmanship.com/870775-Interesting-Facts-on-Samurai-Sword-Manufacture.html Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:57:57 -0600 A samurai's sword is his most sacred and prized possession. Notonly did the samurai rely on his sword to defend him, butspiritually the sword held greater significance as the samuraiactually believed his soul inhabited the sword. Therefore itcomes as no surprise that the same discipline and respect inwhich the samurai wielded his sword, went into the actual makingof the sword itself. Swords weren't simply 'cast' in a mould and then sharpened. AJapanese samurai sword was made by an intricate proc... http://gunmanship.com/870775-Interesting-Facts-on-Samurai-Sword-Manufacture.html http://gunmanship.com/618591-Secure-Biometric-Wall-Safe-And-Gun-Safe-A-Homeowners-Dream-Come-True.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:34:58 -0600 There are a number of secure safes that are efficient, but none quite measure up to the new biometric wall safe and gun safe. It truly is a homeowners dream com true whether you are looking to place expensive jewelry, money, or a handgun in. While they can be quite pricey, it is hard to put a price on valuables to this degree. The new fingerprint biometric wall safe can keep handguns, jewelry, and personal items more secure than any other safe on the market. There are two compartments in the saf... http://gunmanship.com/618591-Secure-Biometric-Wall-Safe-And-Gun-Safe-A-Homeowners-Dream-Come-True.html http://gunmanship.com/189581-Black-Powder-Gun-Supplies-and-Tips.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:34:20 -0600 Black Powder Gun Supplies Blackhorn Powder Users like this for its high quality performance. It constantly shoots with utmost accuracy and higher velocity than other propellants. The powder is engineered to eliminate cleaning and swabbing between shots. It is basically superior as compared to other muzzleloaders. It has the lowest standard deviations and low pressure-to-velocity ration for essential performance every time. It is a very excellent powder for muzzleloaders with primer ignition sy... http://gunmanship.com/189581-Black-Powder-Gun-Supplies-and-Tips.html http://gunmanship.com/951804-How-To-Find-The-Best-Deals-To-Fill-Your-Gun-Cabinets.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:33:41 -0600 Gun cabinets are meant for good guns. There are many who have a cabinet or two sitting around that are relatively vacant. Who can blame them? Guns are generally costly. But there are ways of finding great deals that will get that will get those cabinets filled in no time. This article contains information on that subject. Look at the classified ads in your local newspaper. There may be ads for guns, and they may be reasonably priced. Sometimes gun collectors who need to make a quick buck will se... http://gunmanship.com/951804-How-To-Find-The-Best-Deals-To-Fill-Your-Gun-Cabinets.html http://gunmanship.com/970949-Why-Airsoft-Handguns-Are-So-Darn-Cool.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:32:33 -0600 Airsoft guns aren't kids toys but they are an ideal hobby for any adult; being both safe and a conversation piece as much as anything else. Airsoft handguns are available in both pistol and revolver versions. These adult toy guns use a small amount of air to fire a light plastic mm pellet with more than enough force to be accurate yet lacking the power to pose a real or serious danger to humans or animals. An airsoft projectile travels at between and feet per second and although not lethal the... http://gunmanship.com/970949-Why-Airsoft-Handguns-Are-So-Darn-Cool.html http://gunmanship.com/716663-Knife-Is-Weapon-Of-Choice-In-Shop-Robbery.html Sun, 28 Feb 2010 18:32:33 -0600 How many robbery stories and cases have you heard about? Well, if you do look back and think about it, you may have heard a lot of those. In fact, it is one of those crimes that you often hear about. The list includes hold ups, muggings, shoplifting, and hit and runs. And you do not have to look far when it comes to such because you have heard it that often on the news and even in national papers and even local newspapers. When it comes to robberies, what do you think is the most common weapon u... http://gunmanship.com/716663-Knife-Is-Weapon-Of-Choice-In-Shop-Robbery.html http://gunmanship.com/243315-Family-Affair-Youth-Hunting-and-Hunters-Education.html Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:44 -0600 Hunting is a time honored tradition in Michigan, and what better than to make it a family affair. Hunting provides Michigan families and individuals with millions of pleasurable hours of wholesome, challenging outdoor recreation. Most hunters develop an intense appreciation for the wilderness, wildlife and a clean environment through their participation in hunting. The challenge of becoming a sports-person becomes a lifelong quest. Most hunters know that the lasting fun of hunting comes only whe... http://gunmanship.com/243315-Family-Affair-Youth-Hunting-and-Hunters-Education.html http://gunmanship.com/807074-How-to-Face-an-Intruder-in-your-Home.html Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:41:07 -0600 You are sleeping peacefully when a slight noise disturbs around . a.m. You think it is probably cat or something. Yet, when it happens again, you become apprehensive. What if there is an intruder with a knife standing close to your bed! Here is how you should deal with such situations: If the burglar has already made his way into your bed room and taken you unawares you should pretend to be sleeping. Do not risk any confrontation with him because you are unarmed. Most burglars are interested onl... http://gunmanship.com/807074-How-to-Face-an-Intruder-in-your-Home.html http://gunmanship.com/508845-Choosing-the-Right-Sleeping-Bag.html Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:04:48 -0600 Sportsmen come in every shape, size and their passions span every aspect of the outdoor world. The most avid sportsmen eat, sleep, and live for their sports. The sleeping aspect cannot be taken lightly and may be done in the comfort of an RV, the limited protection of a tent, or on the bare ground. Chances are these mighty men of valor and just about everyone else who participates in an outdoor sport will at one time or another contemplate buying a new sleeping bag. Sleeping bags, just as their ... http://gunmanship.com/508845-Choosing-the-Right-Sleeping-Bag.html http://gunmanship.com/642980-Intro-to-Airsoft.html Wed, 09 Dec 2009 00:28:11 -0600 Airsoft is a militarylaw enforcement sport simulation, whereplayers participate in a mock style combat with military likeweapons and tactics. Firearms are : scale models of realfirearms. A typical example of an airsoft firearm is: firing mmor mm spherical, solid plastic BBs of usually ., ., or .grams, with propulsion for the projectile provided by manuallycompressed springs, compressed gas, or electric motors.Airsoft as a sport is extremely popular in eastern Asia, inJapan, China, Taiwan, and Ho... http://gunmanship.com/642980-Intro-to-Airsoft.html http://gunmanship.com/354197-Storing-Your-Firearms-In-Gun-Cabinets.html Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:09:32 -0600 Gun cabinets can be beautiful pieces of furniture that can be of heirloom quality. Many of these pieces are in wood, and can very traditional in their looks.Many of these gun cabinets will be made of pine or oak, and have hardwood backs. Some of these pieces can be made to custom fit your collection and can be ordered in any other fine wood you may want to have. The stain on them can be made to match the other furniture in your house, of the wood's natural beauty can be allowed to shine through.... http://gunmanship.com/354197-Storing-Your-Firearms-In-Gun-Cabinets.html http://gunmanship.com/699870-The-Thanksgiving-I-Shot-My-Uncle-Harry-Almost.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:07:07 -0600 They called it a near miss, but I called it terrifying. I had just nearly killed my Uncle Harry! After fifty years, I still clearly remember the incident. It occurred when I was about twelve years old and had just begun to be allowed to hunt with the men in my family. We lived on a chicken and dairy farm in Belfast, Maine. Traditionally, every Thanksgiving eve the farm chores were done up early and the guys would head off for a late afternoon deer hunt before dark. This was the first year I was ... http://gunmanship.com/699870-The-Thanksgiving-I-Shot-My-Uncle-Harry-Almost.html http://gunmanship.com/669239-Rules-About-Gun-Safety.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:05:06 -0600 Accidental death attributed to handguns has fallen at a steady rate over the last several years. I believe that these rates have fallen due mainly by increased education about gun safety. Even if you are an experienced gun owner, it is always a very good idea to review these important gun rules even if you have heard them many times before.As a former police officer for many years as well as a firearms instructor I have saw firsthand the importance of firearm safety. The most important aspect of... http://gunmanship.com/669239-Rules-About-Gun-Safety.html http://gunmanship.com/525864-The-Game-of-Paintball.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:37:00 -0600 Paintball is a game played up of many players or teams. It canbe played indoors or out, with as few as two people or as manyas . Paintball is played at designated fields, back yards oreven in the woods. A game can last as little as minutes orhours with all depending on one to take something, findsomething, or to just be the last person not marked. Dependingon the location of where you play, the strategy of your gamewill vary from being quiet and sneaky and choosing your shotscarefully, to bein... http://gunmanship.com/525864-The-Game-of-Paintball.html http://gunmanship.com/537973-Researching-Archery.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:31:11 -0500 Researching Archery : People who love archery become excited when they think of times of Knights and Kings and Queens. Its this excitement that has kept a fond interest in the sport that we call archery. Also researching the art of archery can be a great deal of fun, one can learn unique new things as well. No matter where our fascination with archery lye, Theres no doubt that this subject is one also of great debate. It's this mystery that keeps a lot of archers and fans of archery going. Make ... http://gunmanship.com/537973-Researching-Archery.html http://gunmanship.com/560915-Forging-a-Sword-or-how-to-test-your-mettle-uh-metal.html Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:02:33 -0500 The Bronze AgeWhere it all startedBronze was the first really useful metal to be usedextensively for tools and weapons. The first historic traces ofbronze weapons appear in Asia and Africa as early as ,BC. Bronze is an metal alloy, that is, a mixture composed ofcopper and tin. Other elements such as zinc are also oftenincluded in the alloy. Bronze was popular in the early agesprimarily because of its low melting temperature. The technologyof the time supported limited forging temperatures i.e. t... http://gunmanship.com/560915-Forging-a-Sword-or-how-to-test-your-mettle-uh-metal.html http://gunmanship.com/753553-History-of-Archery-and-War.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:18:25 -0500 History of Archery and War: When we think about how old Archery is, We may think hundreds of years. But the real truth is , to , years. Archery has played a major role in almost all civilizations, From Asia to Europe, Africa to the America's. In past times, To modern times and beyond. Hunting to play, Archery is here to stay in some fa sit for century's to come as well. The historical aspects of Archery are a great rainy day lesson to the true value of the sport. It cannot be denied the fact tha... http://gunmanship.com/753553-History-of-Archery-and-War.html http://gunmanship.com/940084-The-Pistol-vs-The-Revolver.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:41:56 -0500 The term pistol is frequently applied indiscriminately to the single-shot pistol and the revolver. A marked distinction between these arms has gradually been developed.The pistol is now recognized as a single-shot arm, adapted for a light charge and designed to secure extreme accuracy. Its use is limited almost exclusively to target and exhibition shooting.The modern revolver is an arm with a revolving cylinder holding five or six cartridges, which are at the instant command of the shooter bef... http://gunmanship.com/940084-The-Pistol-vs-The-Revolver.html