Oregon Sporting Clays: Getting Started at the State's Best Courses for Wingshooting Prep
Sporting clays is the fastest way to rack up wingshooting repetitions before bird season. A complete Oregon beginner's guide covering top venues from Albany to Medford, gear and choke selection, shooting fundamentals, five-stand practice, and how clay target work translates directly to pheasant, duck, and dove hunting.
Hunting With a Suppressor in Oregon: Legal Facts, Hearing Protection, and Real-World Field Advantages
Suppressors are legal for hunting in Oregon and more practical than ever. Here's what you need to know about the NFA process, the best hosts for hunting cartridges, and why hearing protection in the field matters.
Eastern Oregon Ground Squirrel Varmint Shooting: Rimfire and Centerfire High Desert Tactics
Harney County and Lake County hold some of the best varmint shooting in the PNW. Here's where to find ground squirrels, what calibers to run, and how to build the landowner relationships that keep access open.
3-Gun Competition in Oregon: Getting Started in the Sport That Combines Rifle, Pistol, and Shotgun
3-gun competition puts your rifle, pistol, and shotgun to work in dynamic timed stages that build real shooting skills. Oregon has an active 3-gun scene with monthly club matches — here's everything you need to know to show up and compete on day one.
Oregon F-Class and Benchrest Long-Range Shooting: Club Matches, Courses of Fire, and Getting Started at 600 to 1,000 Yards
Oregon's precision shooting clubs host F-Class and benchrest matches at distances up to 1,000 yards. Here's everything you need to know to compete — gear, cartridges, ranges, and rules.
Chronographing Your Hunting Loads: Why Muzzle Velocity Data Is Essential for Oregon's Mountain Hunters
Factory ballistic tables lie. A chronograph gives Oregon hunters real muzzle velocity, ES, and SD data to build accurate DOPE cards for elk and mule deer shots past 300 yards.
Getting Started in PRS Long-Range Precision Rifle Competition in Oregon
PRS precision rifle competition is the most honest test of real-world rifle skills that exists. Here's how to get started — gear, cartridges, Oregon ranges, and what to expect at your first match.
.22 LR as a Training Tool: How Precision Rimfire Shooting Makes You a Better Big-Game Hunter
Trigger time is trigger time, and the .22 LR delivers more of it per dollar than any centerfire. Here's how to structure a rimfire training program that directly translates to better shooting in the field.
Oregon Gun Laws for Hunters 2026: What You Need to Know Before the Season
Oregon's gun laws have evolved significantly in recent years. Here's a practical breakdown of what's legal, what's changed, and what every Oregon hunter needs to know heading into the 2026 season.
Muzzle Brakes and Compensators for Pacific Northwest Hunters: Recoil Reduction Without the Trade-offs
Muzzle brakes can cut felt recoil by up to 50%, but they come with real trade-offs for hunters. Here's an honest look at brake types, effectiveness, field considerations, and the best options for Oregon and Pacific Northwest shooters.
Practical Marksmanship Clinics for Pacific Northwest Hunters: Field Shooting Courses That Improve Tag Success
One-day field marksmanship courses are the fastest way to improve your hunting accuracy. Here's what they cover, where to find them in Oregon and Washington, and what to expect when you show up.
Shooting Uphill and Downhill in Oregon's Mountains: The Rifleman's Rule for Clean Kills at Steep Angles
Oregon's canyon country and steep Cascades put hunters in extreme shooting angles every season. Miss the physics of angled shots and you'll shoot over every animal you find on a hillside.