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We’re in the woods building a bushcraft saxon house using hand tools. In part 12 we use an auger and hand drill to build the door, we then use long straw or combed straw to cap the ridge on the top of the thatch roof of the saxon shelter. The combed straw is called “triticale”

Rusty S.   01.19.22 Zastava has gone from being merely imported to the US by third parties to importing their own AKs and taking the market over. Today on TFBTV, James Reeves is at Zastava’s booth at SHOT Show to check out their new Z77 or M77 rifle, a .308 AK-47 made in Serbia. It’s possible for

Nicolas Lenze   01.16.22 Twenty-gauge shotguns have been putting food on the table for small game hunters for years. The gauge has a reputation for being light-recoiling and easy to use. The newest release from Federal intends to take care of those hunting small game with their trusty 20-gauge shotguns. New for 2022, Federal Premium is releasing

Rusty S.   01.16.22 When selecting from hunting/off-road oriented e-bikes, chances are Rambo is one of the brands you’ll consider.  At SHOT 2022, Rambo brought out three new models for people to take for a test-drive. Rambo Megatron – The AWD E-Bike Newest and first up is Rambo’s Dual Battery, Dual Motor Megatron.  Weighing in at 77lbs with batteries,

Morgan Rogue   01.12.22 Many people might be able to rely on making a fire, but even when I’m not in an area with a burn ban, I like to carry some type of stove that takes propane or maybe just small twigs. There are times when I plain just don’t want to get a fire going

We’ve covered Bushcraft axe skills, Bushcraft knife skills, and now to finish the trilogy we cover 10 Bushcraft saw skills in just 10 minutes. A hand saw is one of the most under rated Bushcraft tools for camp crafts and camping tasks. You don’t necessarily need a large saw, a simple small folding saw can

Nicolas Lenze   01.13.22 People have their own reasons for carrying their calibers of choice. For many, that caliber is the 357 Magnum. Known to be a stopper of both two- and four-legged animals, the 357 Magnum is known even to those with no knowledge of firearms. This well-deserved reputation comes from decades of service on the

Here are 10 wilderness bushcraft and survival tips including coastal foraging for wild edibles and ocean survival. Thanks to History Channel for sponsoring this episode. This wilderness survival tips and bushcraft skills might help you in a survival situation when on the coast or out at sea. Ranging from making a buoyancy aid from your

Nicolas Lenze   01.13.22 Shooting clays out of the sky can be great training for bird hunters. It’s no wonder these shooters are drawn to competing in the sport. For those who take their clay shooting seriously, Federal has released the new Top Gun Lead and Steel shotshells. These are designed specifically for bringing clays down to

Nicolas Lenze   01.13.22 Ammunition manufacturers have been releasing more and more lead-free options over the past few years. Hunters specifically have been looking for alternatives to lead. Lead-free ammo helps keep us from ingesting it, and using other materials has shown the potential for superior performance. Target ammo that is lead-free is especially attractive to indoor

Nicolas Lenze   01.12.22 Small birds, such as doves, require a special kind of hunting ammunition. Shot patterns need to be wide to accommodate for their speed, but can’t be too wide, allowing the small bird to dodge pellets. Using a blend of high-density bismuth and steel shot, HEVI-Shot may have found the perfect balance of shot

Luke Cuenco   01.10.22 If you’ve ever struggled with the amount of gear you have to bring along during a hunt, or just need to upgrade your current setup, then you’ll be interested to know that Bushnell has just introduced their new Vault bino harness system. The new binocular caddy will also be compatible with the new

Nicolas Lenze   01.10.22 Rereleased in 2020, the Colt Python turned heads. The chance to own a new production of one of America’s favorite revolvers was exhilarating. Colt is forging ahead with new options for Python lovers. New for 2022, Colt is offering the classic short-barreled 3″ Python. Colt news @ OutdoorHub: Often dubbed the “finest production

Nicolas Lenze   01.06.22 Years of research and studying real-life force-on-force encounters has made one thing clear; having more rounds on hand is always a good thing. For those who have chosen a shotgun as their preferred defensive firearm, capacity is the biggest hurdle. One way people have fit more rounds in the tube is by shortening

I build a tiny stick house in the woods with moss roof using dead wood from a previous bushcraft shelter. I built this hut by digging a pit, then building a raised bed to sleep in. For the walls of the hut I stacked logs up. The roof I built by making a simple box

Nicolas Lenze   01.06.22 Carbon fiber has been used in far more industries than ours. The strong but lightweight material is used in car parts and even protective clothing for people who ride motorcycles. People who use their guns as more than just range toys, weight is one of the most important issues. For hiking around and