It's been more than fifty years since Colt took a look around and decided the shooting public needed a genuine Colt single action revolver, chambered for .22 caliber rimfire ammo and made with modern materials. Most likely, they took note of how Bill Ruger was capitalizing on the public's love for old-time Colt revolvers with his Single-Six, and decided what he needed was a little competition.

The Scout line died off, but there are many of them out there, most of them dearly loved by their owners. A handy, cowboy-looking little popper that spells C-O-L-T with every cocking of the hammer, bears the Colt brand, and doesn't break the bank by demanding high-dollar ammo.

Read about the Colt Frontier Scout '62.

Colt Frontier Scout '62 Single Action 22 Magnum Revolver originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 10:32:50.

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I sometimes enjoy hunting alone, but it's really best shared with family and friends. I spent the first few decades of my hunting experience with a man who became my best friend as he taught me about hunting, offered encouragement and hope, and was always there for me. Then one day, that came to an end, and though the end didn't come quickly, it still hit like a ton of bricks.

I wrote this article two years ago, as I faced my first hunting season without my father. I hope you take from it this one thing: Enjoy what you have, while you have it - and above all the people with whom you have it.

Read about Savoring the Time You Spend Hunting With Special Folks

Enjoy and Savor Hunting With Family and Friends originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 at 11:16:12.

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I've used a slip-on Limb Saver recoil pad on a few different 12 gauge scatterguns, and I put a screw-on version on Dad's old Browning Superposed over/under 12 gauge. I've fired a number of other guns with these pads, too, and the consensus is that they are just plain great. Read the review for more details.

Read the Limb Saver Recoil Pad Review

Review: Limb Saver Recoil Pad originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Tuesday, August 31st, 2010 at 18:15:52.

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I've had this crossbow for a little more than a year now, and I like it. It's not the top of the line, but it does the job and costs a lot less than many crossbows on the market today. I used it to sling arrows at two deer last year, and both of those critters came home with me, so I'm sure not complaining.

Read the Review of Barnett Wildcat C5 Hunting Crossbow

Review: Barnett Wildcat C5 Hunting Crossbow originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 12:19:26.

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This is one of those products that seems to have hit the shelves before it was quite refined enough. It does provide an excellent set of sights for close-quarters hunting with a big-bore Marlin lever gun, though.

Read the XS Sights Ghost-Ring Aperture Set for Marlin 1895 Review

XS Sights Ghost-Ring Aperture Set for Marlin 1895 originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 12:15:58.

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Tree stands can be dangerous - that's all there is to it. Staying safe up there is serious business. I've spent many hours hunting in elevated stands, and I've never fallen yet, but many folks have. Check out these tips so you don't end up as a limping statistic.

Read About Tree Stand Safety

Tree Stand Safety originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, August 26th, 2010 at 12:12:50.

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Once upon a time, a whitetail buck got in my face and taught me how to grunt. It was a heck of a morning, let me tell ya - and against the odds, it ended up with venison in the cooler.

Read about Learning to Grunt

Learning to Grunt originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 10:58:58.

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I like this book. It's unique, interesting, and honest. Before it was over, I was just about in love with the way of life it represents. Its viewpoint is straightforward and honest, and it does a good job of illustrating the hunter's deep respect for the animals we hunt.

Read the Review of The Quest and the Quarry

Book Review: The Quest and the Quarry originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 10:56:55.

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John Annoni has been acclaimed for what he's accomplished by helping inner-city youth through hunting, but this autobiography leaves a lot to be desired. I believe he does good things - but writing certainly isn't one of them. That, along with his "feel sorry for me" message, left me cold after reading this book.

Read the Review of From the Hood to the Woods

Book Review: From the Hood to the Woods originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, August 19th, 2010 at 10:53:34.

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I've been using this little jewel for some time now, but only in recent months has it seen enough use that I felt comfortable reviewing it. It has some drawbacks, but overall, it's pretty dang good. I love its small size and light weight, and battery life seems excellent.

Read the HCO ScoutGuard SG550 Infrared Digital Game Cam Review

Review: HCO ScoutGuard SG550 Infrared Digital Game Cam originally appeared on About.com Hunting / Shooting on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 10:04:17.

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