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THE AGE OF THE SUPER HEALTH - ANOTHER REASON TO HUNTIt may be disheartening to read that only 8% of those who make resolutions, succeed and achieve their goals. This means that an alarming 92% flake out on their dreams. Those who wish to improve their fitness or lose weight, tend to crash and burn for a number of reasons, but the one that resonates with many is that the routine is just too boring. A way to spruce up that routine is by taking on an activity that is enjoyable, yet physical. T …

The Smith & Wesson Model 3 Revolver—launched in 1870—was a .44 caliber “American” single-action six-shooter. This model was a standard-issue sidearm for the U.S. Army. In addition, the Russian government bought thousands of Model 3’s in 1871.  This gun was considered the first pragmatic “big-bore,” metallic cartridge revolver. It laid the foundation for future Smith & Wesson guns like the .44 Russian, .45 Schofield, and the Double Action Frontier models. The Model 3 was used by the U.S. Cav …

Do you long to increase your accuracy when firing at long distances? If so, using a rifle scope magnifies the image on your target and indicates exactly where your weapon is aimed. Rifle scopes resemble small telescopes and come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The magnification of the target can range up to 50 times larger. It’s good to practice shooting with the scope on your rifle. While the scope greatly enhances your vision it may improve your accuracy but doesn’t guarantee it.Using a …

Unless you are buying a gun to stick in the safe in your closet, you’ll find that you want some accessories to enhance your newfound hobby. No matter whether you bought your gun to be a pistol shooter, deer hunter, or sporting clay shooter, you’ll want to practice at the gun range. For your practices, buy some exciting high-visibility targets, which you can find among the gun accessories for sale at Al Flaherty’s Outdoor Store in Toronto.Another must-have is a case for your gun in order to keep …

While the trail cameras of the late 19th century couldn’t be more different from the ones used today, it’s a fact that a camera was used then by “wildlife enthusiast” George Shiras. He invented a trap with trip wires that set off an automatic flash in the camera. National Geographic magazine printed some of his pictures in 1906, and he eventually published a book called Hunting Wild Life with Camera and Flashlight: A Record of Sixty Five years' Visits to the Woods and Waters of North America.Fro …