15 rifles that still feel right after the new-gun smell wears off
A new rifle always feels exciting for a while. The stock is clean, the barrel is spotless, the bolt…
Bowhunter Accidentally Launched His Bow Toward a Doe — Then the Deer Looked at Him Like She Felt Sorry for Him
The bowhunter got the kind of chance that should have been simple. A doe was close. He had his…
15 guns that owners wish they had bought two of
Every shooter has at least one gun they should have doubled up on when the price was right. Maybe…
15 handguns that make new owners understand buyer’s remorse fast
Some handguns create regret almost immediately. You do not always need a thousand rounds to figure it out. Sometimes…
Hunter Fell Asleep in the Stand and Woke Up Drooling as Deer Ran Away — Then His Dad Knew Exactly What Happened
The hunter did not mean to fall asleep. Nobody ever does, at least not when they are supposed to…
Rifles that look ready for the field but act delicate when used hard
Some rifles look tough before the season starts. They wear camo stocks, threaded barrels, oversized bolt knobs, tactical-looking furniture,…
Muzzleloader Hunter Loaded the Bullet Before the Powder — Then Opening Morning Turned Into a Field Fix
The muzzleloader hunter knew something was wrong before he ever got a shot. That is the special headache with…
15 guns that are all reputation
Some guns have real history behind them. Others have a reputation that gets repeated so often people stop asking…
Hunter Slipped Into Deer Mess While Loading a Buck — Then Showed Up at the Processor in His Underwear and One Sock
The hunter had already done the hard part. He had a buck down, which usually means the rest of…
Guns that should scare buyers more than impress them
Some guns look impressive before you think too hard about owning them. They are loud, strange, overbuilt-looking, heavily marketed,…