How to Polar Align a Telescope During Daytime
Aligning your telescope is one of the biggest steps you can take on your journey to enjoying the sky. Observing the planets, tracking the sun, or even doing some astrophotography are all up there on why you may need to align your telescope during the day. Sure, it is easier to align your telescope at […]
Continue readingHow to Mount a Rifle Scope on a Picatinny Rail
Mounting your rifle scope is one of the first steps in making the rifle yours. You may be asking why couldn’t the guys at the gun shop do it for you? Well, they could, but knowing how to do it yourself is going to save your time and you’ll learn more. You will also be […]
Continue readingHow Does A Red Dot Sight Work? History, Physics, & Explanation
Do you know what often springs to mind whenever we come across these devices? We usually think about tactical situations. And do you know why that is? It’s because growing up we only saw red dots being used by assassins or law enforcement, in films and video games. Back then, this little piece of hardware […]
Continue readingHow To Mount a Rifle Scope: 5 Easy Steps (With Pictures)
Mounting a rifle scope can be tricky. If you have a rifle that already has a Picatinny or Weaver rail, it’s easier, but still requires patience and precision, at least if you do it right. Getting your scope mounted correctly can allow you to consistently get tight groupings at long range out of your rifle. […]
Continue readingHow to Take Photos Through a Spotting Scope (Digiscoping)
While it’s a joy to go out and watch everything that nature has to offer, taking that to the next level and taking photos is a great way to capture memories and share the experience with others. But when you’re ready to take that next step, you’ll find that it’s a little more complicated than […]
Continue readingHow Far Can a Telescope See? (2024 Guide)
Since ancient times, humans have been gazing up into the heavens and wondering about our place in the universe. Though we’ve long been mapping and observing the stars and other celestial bodies, it’s only been recent that we could see far enough into the universe to discover many of the hidden secrets it holds. Today, […]
Continue readingPrism Scope vs Red Dot Sight: Which Is Better? A Complete Comparison
The prism scope is the new kid on the block. And you can tell because not so many people know what exactly it does, or how different it is from the red dot sight. There’s some sort of gap in that flow of information, and we’re here to fill it. So, today’s piece will be […]
Continue readingHow to Mount a Scope on an AR-15 – Easy Beginner’s Guide
Finally getting that new scope for your AR-15 is an exciting time. There is nothing better than having something new for your rifle, but now you have to attach it. Sure, you could go to the shop and have them do it, but they are likely to make it right for them, not you. You […]
Continue reading13 Proven Ways to Attract Crows to Your Yard & Feeders (2024 Guide)
Crows are a member of the corvid family. They are intelligent, interesting, and quirky, and they can make an appealing addition to your garden. They do have a loud and non-melodious call, and they can scare smaller birds away from your garden, but they are intriguing and interesting in their own right. Crows are omnivores […]
Continue reading7 Proven Ways to Attract Blue Jays to Your Yard – 2024 Guide
In a way, Blue Jays are just like human beings. These birds are so intelligent in comparison to other birds, and the social systems that they’ve been known to be a part of are often complex in nature. They understand the importance of family bonds, and always fight hard to protect them should they feel […]
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