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There is a lot to consider when thinking about going hunting with a rifle. Know your equipment, safety concerns and preparation. Learn how to hunt with a rifle in this free sports and leisure video series.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Rifles are deadly weapons and should always be handled with the utmost concern for safety. Learn about rifle safety in this free sports video.
When hunting with a rifle, it is a legal requirement to wear hunter orange. Make sure you check out what game requires a permit to hunt. Learn about hunter orange in this free sports video.
Size your rifle according to the game you will hunt, your size and the size of ammunition you want to shoot. Learn how to size your rifle in this free sports video.
Some additional equipment you might want for rifle hunting are binoculars, a range finder, a shooting stick and a spotting scope. Learn about equipment for rifle hunting in this free sports video.
Make sure you dress in layers when you go rifle hunting. Overprepare and be waterproof. Learn about clothing for rifle hunting in this free sports video.
Accuracy with your rifle is important so that you do not simply wound an animal. Know your range. Learn about rifle accuracy in this free sports video.
The weight of the bullet and amount of powder determine your rifle bullet's trajectory. Learn about bullet trajectory with rifles in this free sports video.
Get in a comfortable position for sighting your rifle to reduce the human error. Learn how to sight your rifle in this free sports video.
Point your rifle straight up or straight down. Safety on. Hand over trigger guard. Learn how to hold a rifle in this free sports video.
Scouting for rifle hunting is especially useful during the off-season. Learn how to scout for rifle hunting in this free sports video.
Practice with live and dummy bullets so that you get used to your rifle's recoil. Learn about rifle recoil in this free sports video.
Being able to see animals by movement is key to rifle hunting success. Learn how to spot and shoot when rifle hunting in this free sports video.
Total rifle cleaning and maintenance is extremely important for both safety and success. Learn how to maintain your rifle in this free sports video.
Getting used to your rifle is as important for a hunter as getting used to an instrument is for a musician. Learn how to familiarize yourself with your rifle in this free sports video.
Primer, casing, bullet and powder are the four parts of your rifle's ammunition. Learn about rifle ammunition in this free sports video.
Use of a clean, well maintained scope will make your hunting experience much more enjoyable. Learn about rifle scopes in this free sports video.
Hunting, whether for food, recreation or trade has been a popular activity for centuries. Hunting is regulated by different seasons when the animals (such as deer) are in need of wildlife management. Hunting was the basis of early hunter-gatherer societies and evolved into a sport for aristocrats and clergy members in the medieval times. Hunting with dogs became popular during these times and many breeds were named in regards to their hunting abilities (i.e. Setter and Pointer). Modern sport hunting is divided into recreational and trophy hunting. Some people hunt for the experience and the atmosphere while others hunt for trophy titles of mature animals.
Watch this free hunting video series in order to learn the basics of hunting with a rifle. Beginning with an explanation of rifle safety, our hunter and gun safety instructor will give you advice on sizing a rifle, sighting a rifle, deciding on ammunition and other equipment, caring for and cleaning your gun, and practicing. He will also help you choose what clothing to wear, find where to hunt and care for your scope.
Dan Bergman Dan Bergman has been hunting for over 15 years. He has undergone comprehensive training on gun safety and handling. Dan teaches gun handling skills whenever possible. He is a school teacher and brings the outdoor lifestyle into the classroom on a regular basis.dkdk
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