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.
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.
.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.