The elaborate hats often seen in paintings of the Janissaries are a reference to their iconic headgear, known as the börk (sometimes spelled bork), a distinctive element of their uniform that went far beyond mere fashion. The börk was a powerful symbol of the Janissaries’ identity, deeply rooted in...

Trap Shooting

Trap shooting has been a well-established sport since the first national championship in New Orleans in 1885. It serves as both an off-season practice for hunters and an extension of shooting opportunities:

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Target: Uses the same clay pigeons as skeet shooting.
Gun:...

The pamphlet references three rifles (Hawken, Seneca and Renegade) but did not provide any type of side by side comparison. We compiled that information below plus included more detail of the T/C Patriot pitol.

The Thompson Center Hawken, Seneca, and Renegade rifles are notable models from the...

Lands

In the context of muzzleloaders, lands refer to the raised portions inside the barrel of a rifled firearm.

Definition: Lands are the raised areas or ridges inside the barrel of a rifle or rifled muzzleloader. They run lengthwise, parallel to the barrel, and are separated by grooves (the...