Loads that look good in ads but fail in rifles
Ammo companies love a good sales pitch—high velocity, tight groups, and one-shot kills at impossible distances. On paper, some…
Rounds that make trackers shake their heads
If you’ve ever spent time tracking a wounded deer or hog through thick brush, you know there are certain…
Handguns that never live up to the hype
Every gun owner has chased one of those “must-have” pistols that turned out to be more disappointment than dream….
Rifles that can’t group even with handloads
Some rifles fight you every step of the way. You can change bullets, powders, primers, and seating depths until…
Calibers that fizzle in thick cover
Thick cover changes everything. Branches, brush, and vines don’t care how good your shot group looks on paper—they’ll throw…
Guns that are always back at the gunsmith
Every gunsmith can tell you the repeat offenders—the firearms that show up again and again with the same problems….
Military rifles that still group better than new bolt guns
Old war rifles have a way of humbling modern shooters. While most people assume newer equals better, a handful…
Rifles that make you slower when a fast shot counts
When game breaks cover or a target pops up, the rifle in your hands can either help or hold…
Rifles that never deserved their reputation
Every shooter knows a few rifles that get talked up far more than they deserve. Maybe they rode the…
Handguns that stovepipe when you need them most
A stovepipe jam is one of the most frustrating malfunctions you can have. The spent casing gets caught in…