Optics that can’t hold zero for more than a week
A rifle is only as good as the optic riding on it, and nothing sours a hunt faster than…
Calibers that don’t belong in the elk woods
You can tag elk with all sorts of cartridges if everything goes right — perfect angle, steady rest, short…
Calibers that sell well but shoot poorly
Every shooter’s been tempted by marketing—those flashy new cartridges that promise “flatter shooting,” “less recoil,” and “better terminal performance.”…
Handguns that don’t like jacketed hollow points
There’s nothing worse than trusting your carry gun, loading up with quality defensive ammo, and then watching it nose-dive…
Rifles that fall apart after a single harsh season
You want a rifle that earns its keep—one you can carry, trust, and not worry about when the weather…
Calibers that flatter themselves on paper but flop in real hunts
Ballistics charts can make any cartridge look impressive. High velocity, flat trajectory, and glossy marketing convince hunters that newer…
Rifles that cost a fortune and shoot worse than cheap options
You’d think spending big money would buy you better accuracy. But any experienced hunter knows price tags don’t always…
Cartridges that performed in testing but flopped in the field
Ballistics charts and gel tests can make any cartridge look impressive, but hunting and real-world shooting have a way…
Pistols that always send you back to the counter
Every shooter has owned a pistol that made them rethink their life choices before they even left the range….
Pistols that nobody recommends but everyone buys anyway
Every gun shop counter has one—a pistol sitting under the glass that every experienced shooter warns about, yet it…