Guns that looked ordinary until owners realized they were built right
Some guns do not grab much attention at first. They look plain in the case, plain on the rack,…
Hunter Saw What Looked Like a Tom Coming Over the Ridge — Then Realized It Was a Man Holding a Turkey Decoy to His Chest
At first, it looked exactly like the thing a turkey hunter wants to see. A tom coming over the…
15 firearms people keep even after better options come along
Some firearms stick around because they do one thing so well that “better” stops meaning much. A newer gun…
Turkey Hunters Called Back and Forth on Public Land — Then Realized They Had Been Stalking Another Hunter
Turkey hunting can make a person hear what he wants to hear. A little rustle in the leaves sounds…
The firearms people defend because they actually hold up
Some guns get defended because people are loyal to a brand. Others get defended because they have actually been…
Guns that are worth more to owners than the market understands
Some guns never look impressive on a value chart. They are not rare enough for collectors, not flashy enough…
First-Year Hunter Heard Footsteps Behind Him on Public Land — Then Turned Around to See a Rough-Looking Stranger With a Rifle
He was new to hunting, which already makes every sound in the woods feel a little bigger than it…
Old revolvers that still make new shooters slow down and pay attention
Old revolvers have a way of changing the pace at the range. A new shooter can burn through a…
Camper Says They Left in the Middle of the Night After a Mountain Lion Kept Prowling Around Their Site
The camper knew there were mountain lions in the area. That is one thing when you’re talking about it…
Landowner Says a New Hunter Knocked Over a Stand and Set Up a Blind on His Property
The landowner already knew there had been some tension around the property line. What he did not expect was…