Calibers that look impressive until real wind arrives
Some calibers look great on charts and ballistics tables—right up until you have to shoot them in real wind….
Rifles that only shoot well for the first magazine
A rifle that shoots well for the first magazine can fool you into thinking you’re set for the season….
The best double-action pistols still worth buying
Double-action pistols might not get the same attention as modern striker-fired guns, but the ones that remain on the…
Rifles that punish shoulders more than targets
Some rifles hit hard on both ends, and you feel it the moment you settle behind them. Power has…
Pistols that turned loyal fans into critics overnight
Some pistols build a following so strong that owners feel like part of a club—until the gun finally shows…
Cartridges that should have stayed on the drawing board
Some cartridges never really earn their place in the field, no matter how interesting the concept looked on paper….
Pistols that convince shooters to sell within a week
When you’ve handled as many handguns as seasoned shooters tend to, you start to recognize the ones that don’t…
Handguns that make even experts question their skills
When you spend enough time behind handguns, you learn pretty quickly which ones help you settle in and which…
Pistols that run fine at home and choke at the range
When you’ve been shooting long enough, you’ve probably owned—or at least seen—a pistol that behaves perfectly on the kitchen…
Calibers that empty your wallet with nothing to show
When you’ve been around rifles, handloads, and ammo shortages long enough, you know there are certain calibers that drain…