The calibers that shoot great off a bench and disappoint off sticks
A lot of calibers look like heroes from a bench. You’ve got bags, a steady rear support, and all…
16 U.S. states where nuisance bears are rising around neighborhoods
Black bears are one of North America’s great conservation success stories—but that success has come with consequences. As bear…
Calibers that are easiest to shoot fast from real field positions
Fast shooting in the field isn’t the same as fast shooting off a bench. In real positions—kneeling in wet…
The rounds that make close-range shoulder shots risky under 60 yards
A close-range shoulder shot can be a great way to anchor a deer. It breaks the on-side shoulder, disrupts…
The cartridges that turn “perfect” broadside shots into tracking jobs
A broadside deer at a calm distance should be the easiest shot in the woods. You settle in, tuck…
Cartridges people swear “cut through brush” (and what really happens)
Everybody’s heard the old camp talk about “brush busting” cartridges. The idea is that a bigger, heavier bullet will…
Pistols that stay controllable when your hands are numb from cold
Cold does weird things to your shooting. When your fingers feel thick and your grip strength fades, the pistols…
Red-dot pistols that are easy to zero and hard to knock out of zero
A pistol red dot doesn’t have to be fragile, but the setup does matter. Most “lost zero” stories come…
Pistols that run cleaner than you’d expect with suppressor use
Running a pistol suppressed is a fast way to learn what “dirty” really means. You’re trapping gas, pushing more…
Another police department moves away from the P320 over discharge concerns
More law enforcement agencies are reconsidering the Sig Sauer P320 as lawsuits and reports alleging unintentional discharges continue to…