Calibers that drop faster than you remember
Some cartridges feel bigger than they really are—especially when you haven’t shot them in a while. On paper, the…
Why your favorite pistol isn’t as reliable as you think
You probably trust your favorite pistol because it runs clean at the range. Maybe it’s never choked on 115-grain…
Rifles that lose all accuracy after a single drop
There are rifles built to take a beating, and there are rifles that fold like lawn chairs the second…
Calibers ammo makers should have let die years ago
Some calibers hang around long after their usefulness has dried up. You’ll still find them on store shelves or…
Guns that sound legendary until you pull the trigger
Some guns come with a reputation bigger than their bore. You hear the name and immediately think of accuracy,…
Rifles that look good in photos and bad on paper
You’ve seen them—those rifles that pop up in ads, draped across a rock with the sun hitting just right….
Guns hunters brag about but secretly hate
Hunting camp is full of half-truths, and rifles tend to bring out the worst of them. A guy will…
Pistols that can’t survive a wet day in deer camp
There’s a difference between a pistol that looks good at the counter and one that holds up in a…
Pistols that jam when you need that second shot
There’s nothing worse than hearing a click when you needed a bang. That second shot—when adrenaline’s up and everything’s…
Why some rifles sound accurate but never prove it
Some rifles get a reputation before they ever prove a thing. You’ll hear folks talk them up at the…