Rifles hunters regret buying every single season
When you’re standing in the gun shop with tags and specs in your face, it’s easy to believe the…
Calibers that look powerful until you read the energy chart
Some calibers carry a lot of swagger at the gun counter or on the internet, but when you sit…
Revolvers that lock up when things get dirty
When you’re running a revolver in the field—whether it’s for backup in bear country or riding in your pack…
Guns that start tight and finish rattling
When you first rack the slide or swing the lever on a brand-new rifle, everything feels locked down. Tolerances…
Pistols that leave you wondering why you bought them
There’s nothing worse than buyer’s remorse when it comes to handguns. Maybe it looked good on the shelf or…
Rifles that never cycle when the weather turns bad
When the weather gets nasty, some rifles fall apart fast. Cold, wet, and grit-filled conditions have a way of…
Pistols that chew through recoil springs like candy
Some pistols are great until they aren’t. You clean them, shoot quality ammo, run decent mags, and still find…
Guns that quit the second the hunt gets real
The worst time for a gun to let you down is when the shot finally presents itself. You’ve hiked…
Pistols that make recoil feel like a punishment
You don’t really appreciate good recoil management until you’ve shot a pistol that doesn’t have any. The kind that…
Cartridges that sound fierce but fall flat on game
Some cartridges have loud reputations. You hear the name and think it must hammer game flat. And while they…