Rifles that punish shooters more than targets
Some rifles hit the target hard—but hit you harder. These are the ones you dread taking more than a…
Calibers that hit light and leave animals running
If you’ve tracked enough game or lost a few that didn’t drop like they should’ve, you know the pain…
Rifles hunters regret buying after the first season
A rifle that looks good on the rack doesn’t always hold up once you’ve carried it through a season…
Calibers that miss more than they hit
Not every cartridge earns its place at the range or in the field. Some calibers look promising on paper…
Handguns that scatter shots all over the paper
Accuracy is the one thing you expect from a handgun, but some models make you work way too hard…
Calibers that make tracking jobs a nightmare
You don’t really think about blood trails until you’re staring at the ground trying to find one. A good…
Pistols that chew through magazines
Some pistols don’t fail because of their barrels, triggers, or slides—they fail because they beat up their magazines like…
Pistols that require constant spring swaps
One of the least glamorous parts of shooting is keeping up with springs. They’re small, cheap parts, but they…
Scope mounts that ruin accuracy without you realizing it
You can spend a fortune on a rifle and a scope, but if your mount setup isn’t right, you’ll…
Rifles that surprise hunters with fast follow-up speed
There are rifles you buy for one clean shot—and then there are the ones that make you feel confident…