New Bowhunter Had Two Bucks at 20 Yards — Then Buck Fever and a Forgotten Release Sent the Arrow Ten Yards Short
The new bowhunter had the kind of setup that makes your stomach jump before your brain can catch up….
15 surprising facts about the Smith & Wesson Model 1854
The Smith & Wesson Model 1854 is one of those rifles that got people’s attention the second it appeared,…
Hunter Walked Back From Field Dressing a Deer — Then Found Someone Had Stolen All His Gear 75 Yards Away
The hunter probably thought the hard part was over. That is usually how it feels once the deer is…
15 pistols that aged into respect instead of fading out
Some pistols get hot for a few years and then disappear once the next trend shows up. Others do…
Hunter Took One Step Into a Cactus Patch Before the Shot — Then Had to Pick Needles Out While Tracking His Buck
The hunter was focused on the deer. That is usually when the ground gets you. A buck was there,…
15 rifles that make cheap hunting guns feel like a mistake
There’s nothing wrong with buying within your budget. Plenty of affordable rifles shoot well enough to hunt with, and…
Hunter Says He Tried to Brace Against a Tree for a Squirrel Shot — Then the Whole Dead Tree Fell Over Instead
The hunter thought the tree was going to help him. That was the plan, anyway. A squirrel was there,…
15 guns that lost their appeal once owners put enough rounds through them
Some guns are exciting for the first few magazines. They look good, feel interesting, and make owners feel like…
Hunter’s Truck Alarm Went Off Right Before Prime Time — Then His Buddy Killed a Buck Minutes Later
The hunter did not blow the hunt with a bad shot. He did not cough at the wrong time,…
15 firearms that proved simple designs still have the edge
Complicated guns can be impressive. There’s a place for adjustable everything, modular systems, optics-ready cuts, threaded barrels, chassis stocks,…