Safety Considerations Specific to Suppressed Hunting
Baffle strikes, burns, and blocked bores - suppressed hunting has safety risks most hunters never learn.
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Long-Range Hunting: Post-Season Rifle Maintenance
Learn post-season rifle maintenance: cleaning, inspection, storage, and off-season planning.
Long-Range Hunting: Scope Maintenance in Field Conditions
Keep your hunting scope performing in rain, cold, and rough field conditions with these practical tips.
Bore Cleaning – How Much and When for Prairie Dogs
Learn when and how to clean your bore during high-volume prairie dog shooting without overdoing it.
Barrel Life Reality – What 200-Round Days Do for Prairie Dogs
Prairie dog shooting's high volume wears barrels fast - recognizing when 200-round days mean replacement time for tiny targets.
How Much Heat Your Barrel Takes – Testing at Home for Prairie Dogs
Test your barrel's heat limits at home before prairie dog trips to avoid field accuracy problems.
Reading Overheating Symptoms – Stop Before Damage on Prairie Dogs
Spot mirage, POI shift, and group opening when shooting prairie dogs - stop immediately to prevent barrel damage