Calibers that lose all power in the snow
Cold weather doesn’t just freeze your fingers—it can freeze up your ammunition’s performance too. Powder burns slower in subzero…
Rifles that will never earn back their price tag
Some rifles look great on paper, carry a famous name, or come with a marketing campaign that promises unmatched…
Rifles that should never leave the gun counter
Some rifles look great on paper or sitting behind glass, but once they hit the field, their shortcomings become…
Pistols that bruise more hands than targets
Not every pistol is built with comfort in mind. Some designs focus on compact size or high power without…
Rifles that never survive a wet hunt
Every hunter eventually learns which rifles can take the abuse of cold rain, heavy snow, and swampy duck blinds—and…
Rifles that promise accuracy but can’t deliver groups
Accuracy sells rifles, but not every gun marketed as a “shooter” can actually hold a group. Some rifles arrive…
Guns that rust before the season ends
Every hunter knows the heartbreak of pulling a rifle or shotgun from its case mid-season only to find orange…
Rifles that jam in dusty hunts
Dust is one of the hardest conditions a rifle can face. Fine grit works its way into actions, magazines,…
Calibers hunters laugh at but never buy
Hunters are a practical bunch. They know what works, what doesn’t, and what ammo they can actually find on…
Calibers hunters love to hate
Hunters can be opinionated, and nothing stirs more heated campfire debates than caliber choice. Everyone has their favorites, but…