Friday, September 25, 2026  |  Oregon's Outdoor Journal
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Chronographing Your Hunting Loads: Why Muzzle Velocity Data Is Essential for Oregon's Mountain Hunters

Chronographing Your Hunting Loads: Why Muzzle Velocity Data Is Essential for Oregon's Mountain Hunters

Factory ballistic tables lie. A chronograph gives Oregon hunters real muzzle velocity, ES, and SD data to build accurate DOPE cards for elk and mule deer shots past 300 yards.

By HFR Staff  · September 21, 2026
Getting Started in PRS Long-Range Precision Rifle Competition in Oregon

Getting Started in PRS Long-Range Precision Rifle Competition in Oregon

PRS precision rifle competition is the most honest test of real-world rifle skills that exists. Here's how to get started — gear, cartridges, Oregon ranges, and what to expect at your first match.

By HFR Staff  · September 16, 2026
.22 LR as a Training Tool: How Precision Rimfire Shooting Makes You a Better Big-Game Hunter

.22 LR as a Training Tool: How Precision Rimfire Shooting Makes You a Better Big-Game Hunter

Trigger time is trigger time, and the .22 LR delivers more of it per dollar than any centerfire. Here's how to structure a rimfire training program that directly translates to better shooting in the field.

By HFR Staff  · September 10, 2026
Oregon Gun Laws for Hunters 2026: What You Need to Know Before the Season

Oregon Gun Laws for Hunters 2026: What You Need to Know Before the Season

Oregon's gun laws have evolved significantly in recent years. Here's a practical breakdown of what's legal, what's changed, and what every Oregon hunter needs to know heading into the 2026 season.

By HFR Staff  · September 5, 2026
Muzzle Brakes and Compensators for Pacific Northwest Hunters: Recoil Reduction Without the Trade-offs

Muzzle Brakes and Compensators for Pacific Northwest Hunters: Recoil Reduction Without the Trade-offs

Muzzle brakes can cut felt recoil by up to 50%, but they come with real trade-offs for hunters. Here's an honest look at brake types, effectiveness, field considerations, and the best options for Oregon and Pacific Northwest shooters.

By HFR Staff  · August 29, 2026
Practical Marksmanship Clinics for Pacific Northwest Hunters: Field Shooting Courses That Improve Tag Success

Practical Marksmanship Clinics for Pacific Northwest Hunters: Field Shooting Courses That Improve Tag Success

One-day field marksmanship courses are the fastest way to improve your hunting accuracy. Here's what they cover, where to find them in Oregon and Washington, and what to expect when you show up.

By HFR Staff  · August 27, 2026
Shooting Uphill and Downhill in Oregon's Mountains: The Rifleman's Rule for Clean Kills at Steep Angles

Shooting Uphill and Downhill in Oregon's Mountains: The Rifleman's Rule for Clean Kills at Steep Angles

Oregon's canyon country and steep Cascades put hunters in extreme shooting angles every season. Miss the physics of angled shots and you'll shoot over every animal you find on a hillside.

By HFR Staff  · August 26, 2026
Suppressor Ownership in Oregon: NFA Process, Wait Times, and Hunting with a Can

Suppressor Ownership in Oregon: NFA Process, Wait Times, and Hunting with a Can

Oregon is suppressor-legal for hunting, and the NFA process is more straightforward than most people think. Here's everything you need to know to own and hunt with a can in the Pacific Northwest.

By HFR Staff  · August 25, 2026
Defensive Carbine Training for Pacific Northwest Shooters: Courses, Drills, and Building Real Rifle Skills

Defensive Carbine Training for Pacific Northwest Shooters: Courses, Drills, and Building Real Rifle Skills

The AR-15 is America’s most popular rifle, but most owners have never run it under pressure. Here’s how Pacific Northwest shooters can find quality defensive carbine training and build skills that actually matter.

By HFR Staff  · August 21, 2026
USPSA Production Division: Getting Competitive with a Stock Pistol at Oregon's Practical Shooting Clubs

USPSA Production Division: Getting Competitive with a Stock Pistol at Oregon's Practical Shooting Clubs

USPSA Production division is one of the fastest-growing entries into practical pistol competition — stock gun, minimal modifications, pure skill. Here's how to get started at Oregon's active USPSA clubs.

By HFR Staff  · August 20, 2026
Bullseye Pistol Competition in Oregon: Getting Started with America's Most Precise Handgun Sport

Bullseye Pistol Competition in Oregon: Getting Started with America's Most Precise Handgun Sport

Bullseye pistol — one-handed precision at 50 yards — is the most technically demanding handgun sport and the best trigger-control training available. Here's how Pacific Northwest shooters get started.

By HFR Staff  · August 19, 2026
CMP High Power Service Rifle Competition in Oregon: Getting Started Shooting the AR-15 at Long Range

CMP High Power Service Rifle Competition in Oregon: Getting Started Shooting the AR-15 at Long Range

High Power Service Rifle competition through the CMP and NRA is one of the most demanding and rewarding shooting sports in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to get started shooting your AR-15 at 200, 300, and 600 yards.

By HFR Staff  · August 18, 2026