Topics posted in by mufan

Title	Replies	Last Post
New bear hunter in need of some tips.	7	12/17/2006 - 23:10
Is it myth or fact that you shoot higher from a treestand?	5	12/20/2006 - 02:36
Where do I shoot the thing?	19	12/21/2006 - 19:55
Where are the deer this time of year?	4	12/23/2006 - 19:42
How to use maps, gps, etc. to find remote hunting lands	11	12/26/2006 - 08:34
which GPS system do I buy?	7	01/02/2007 - 12:01
How do you hit a running deer?	18	01/04/2007 - 06:52
deer life expectancy	2	01/09/2007 - 18:00
Does bad genetics prevent big racks	11	01/15/2007 - 10:50
Preventing sweating when walking to spot	17	01/15/2007 - 14:15
PN-2 GPS by delorme	0	01/20/2007 - 20:40
garmin topo usa software	6	02/07/2007 - 01:41
Does lots of bear mean few deer and vice versa?	12	04/27/2007 - 09:26
How to scout bear?	2	07/30/2007 - 18:12
baiting bear in virginia	1	07/30/2007 - 18:19
defense against a bear	17	08/06/2007 - 08:18
bear rut and the best times to hunt?	2	09/13/2007 - 21:11
bear food	3	09/18/2007 - 14:35
preferred elevation for bear	5	09/26/2007 - 15:00
dragging a bear	9	10/05/2007 - 20:30
where to shoot a bear?	15	10/25/2007 - 13:38
trail maps of GW national forest	0	11/04/2007 - 11:54
what to do if bear walks up on you?	24	11/07/2007 - 19:50
locating a good starting area to hunt by using maps	7	11/07/2007 - 20:49
Can't find the deer in my peep.	6	11/09/2007 - 16:21

Hunting Tip: Keeping Your Rifle Clean Afield

One of the things I struggle with when afield is keeping my rifle clean and in good working order. Small amounts of dust and dirt collect moisture; moisture can freeze rendering your action immovable when you need it most. I have seen this happen on multiple occasions, and over time, I’ve learned the cause and how to prevent this from happening. The first thing that you need to avoid before going afield is leaving excess oil on the gun. Oil will trap dirt and sand in all the wrong places....