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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

We start work on building a woodland workshop and off grid carving shack using simple hand tools. Part 1 sees us build a simple lean-to style bushcraft shelter using a basic roundwood timber frame structure. We burn the ends of the logs to make them more rot resistant as they are buried in the ground.

Rusty S.   01.06.22 In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reviews (and mini-torture tests) the (super-leaked) NEW Smith & Wesson CSX, or “Chief’s Special X”. Is this just a metal S&W Shield Plus? No – it’s also hammer fired. And single action only. And smaller. And lighter. And holds more ammo. You know what, just watch

Andy Husek   01.06.22 In this review, we are going to explore a number of meat and food processing products made by MEAT! Your Maker. As much as I love the hunt itself, I may take more joy in the meat processing and preparation after the fact.  Knowing that I’m the only one who handled the processing,

Jordan Estrada   01.05.22 In the previous parts of this series about Force on Force training, we studied the various simulated weapon platforms and compared their capabilities and advantages. Hopefully, those articles helped you decide what type of training weapon to get so you can begin this educational and exciting activity. In this next and final section,

Rusty S.   01.03.22 In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves discusses the top 5 guns – best new guns – that were introduced in 2021, along with three runners-up. There were great new pistols, rifles, and shotguns from SIG, B&T, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory, Ruger, and more – but which 5 were the best firearms