Compact carbines that outperform full-size rifles
When you spend enough time around rifles, you figure out quick that size doesn’t always predict performance. Plenty of…
Rifles that can’t survive rough field use
When you hunt hard—real hard—you learn which rifles hold up when everything turns sloppy, cold, and unpredictable. Tough country…
The most dependable deer rifles for the one-shot kill
A one-shot kill has nothing to do with luck. It comes from a rifle that you know inside and…
The best rifles for deer drives and quick follow-ups
Deer drives are controlled chaos. You’re dealing with moving deer, tight cover, loud brush, and only a few seconds…
Calibers that work better in the woods than on paper
Some calibers never impress when you compare charts or stack ballistic numbers side-by-side. They look slow, underpowered, or outdated…
Rifles that hold their own against custom builds
There’s a point every rifle shooter reaches where you start wondering whether a factory gun can ever match what…
The most dependable rifles for late-season deer hunts
Late-season deer hunting has a way of exposing rifles that aren’t built for the long haul. Cold weather stiffens…
The best compact 9mm pistols with real-world reliability
Compact 9mm pistols have come a long way over the past decade, but reliability is still the line that…
The best pistols for appendix carry this winter
Winter makes appendix carry a little easier in some ways and a little more complicated in others. Extra layers…
The best rifles for hunting from a tree stand
Hunting from a tree stand forces you to think about your rifle differently. You’re dealing with tight quarters, awkward…