I bragged about the rifle all week and missed a shot I should’ve made
I had spent the whole week talking about that rifle like it was the answer to every hunting problem…
I Looked at That Creek Crossing and Thought the Truck Would Make It
I knew better before I ever eased the truck down toward that crossing. That is the part that still…
I Realized I’d Watched More Outdoor Videos Than Actual Sunrises in the Woods
There was a point when I knew exactly what broadhead people were arguing about, which camo patterns were getting…
I Bought the Cheap Optic to Save Money and Ended Up Paying for It Twice
I told myself I was being smart when I bought that optic. The rifle had already cost enough, ammo…
I Thought a Suppressor Was Extra Gear Until I Hunted With One
For a long time, I looked at suppressors like they were something you bought after everything else was already…
I trusted the factory sights longer than I should have
When I bought the handgun, I told myself I’d leave it alone for a while and learn it as-is….
I learned real quick that a heavy trigger can ruin a good handgun
A lot of people judge a handgun by the big things first. Capacity, size, brand reputation, maybe how it…
I thought that budget red dot would be good enough until I actually used it
Red dots have become one of the biggest changes in modern shooting over the last decade. What used to…
I bought the cheap pistol first and ended up paying for it twice
I told myself I was being smart when I bought the cheap pistol. At the time, it felt responsible….
I trusted cheap gloves in cold weather and regretted it fast
Cold weather hunting has a way of exposing weak gear faster than anything else. A lot of mistakes outdoors…