The Ruger Blackhawk That’s Been Everywhere and Won’t Quit
Every hunter, guide, or outdoorsman who’s been at it long enough ends up with one gun that never lets…
Rifles hunters pawn off after one bad season
You buy a rifle expecting a partner for seasons to come — not an expensive regret you pawn the…
One Year with the Mossberg Patriot: Field-Tested Truth
You learn a lot about a rifle once the honeymoon wears off. After a full season in the woods,…
Cartridges that fade before the season’s over
Every few years, a new cartridge shows up that looks like it’s going to take over the hunting world….
The CZ P-01 Is the Carry Gun Everyone Forgets
When folks talk carry guns, it’s usually a flood of polymer striker-fired pistols. Glock 19 this, P365 that. And…
Cartridges that fool new hunters every fall
Every fall, a new wave of hunters walks into sporting goods stores convinced that the right cartridge will make…
Why the Marlin 336 Still Outshoots Most Modern Lever Guns
Some rifles hang around because they’re reliable. The Marlin 336 hangs around because it flat-out shoots. Decade after decade,…
Rifles hunters wish they’d never trusted online reviews for
You know how glowing online reviews can make a rifle look like a sure thing: photos, a few perfect…
Why the Henry Big Boy X Model is the perfect truck gun
You want a gun in the truck that won’t make you think twice when the day goes sideways. The…
What Makes the Winchester Model 70 Still Worth Carrying
Some rifles don’t need to reinvent themselves to stay relevant. The Winchester Model 70 has been doing what it…