Rifles hunters say never survive a rain hunt
There’s something about a hard, cold rain that separates the real hunting rifles from the pretenders. Some guns can…
Calibers hunters say they love but never sight in
Every hunter has that rifle they brag about but never seem to pull out until the season opener. The…
Loads that look good in ads but fail in rifles
Ammo companies love a good sales pitch—high velocity, tight groups, and one-shot kills at impossible distances. On paper, some…
Rounds that make trackers shake their heads
If you’ve ever spent time tracking a wounded deer or hog through thick brush, you know there are certain…
Handguns that never live up to the hype
Every gun owner has chased one of those “must-have” pistols that turned out to be more disappointment than dream….
Rifles that can’t group even with handloads
Some rifles fight you every step of the way. You can change bullets, powders, primers, and seating depths until…
Calibers that fizzle in thick cover
Thick cover changes everything. Branches, brush, and vines don’t care how good your shot group looks on paper—they’ll throw…
Guns that are always back at the gunsmith
Every gunsmith can tell you the repeat offenders—the firearms that show up again and again with the same problems….
Military rifles that still group better than new bolt guns
Old war rifles have a way of humbling modern shooters. While most people assume newer equals better, a handful…
Rifles that make you slower when a fast shot counts
When game breaks cover or a target pops up, the rifle in your hands can either help or hold…