Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
On my most recent hunt we were chasing hard horned Caribou on the South side of the Brooks Range in Northern Alaska. This trip took months of planning and thankfully, our hard work and preparation paid off. “Sighting In” is a very common term I hear when it comes to hunts or hunting season. Something you do not hear a often is “I went to the range to practice and train.” Being a proficient shooter takes work and it is a perishable art so, maintaining proficiency requires practice and maintenance. This means you can’t just go to the range before hunting season to “check zeroes” or to “sight in” and expect to be your best. Sure, there is an inherent amount of muscle memory and skill but to be true master of the craft you need to spend some time behind the bench.
On my most recent hunt we were chasing hard horned Caribou on the South side of the Brooks Range in Northern Alaska. This trip took months of planning and thankfully, our hard work and preparation paid off. “Sighting In” is a very common term I hear when it comes to hunts or hunting season. Something you do not hear a often is “I went to the range to practice and train.” Being a proficient shooter takes work and it is a perishable art so, maintaining proficiency requires practice and maintenance. This means you can’t just go to the range before hunting season to “check zeroes” or to “sight in” and expect to be your best. Sure, there is an inherent amount of muscle memory and skill but to be true master of the craft you need to spend some time behind the bench.
