Rifles that never deserved their reputation
Every shooter knows a few rifles that get talked up far more than they deserve. Maybe they rode the…
Handguns that stovepipe when you need them most
A stovepipe jam is one of the most frustrating malfunctions you can have. The spent casing gets caught in…
Handguns that rust faster than they fire
If you carry in hot, humid weather or spend time outdoors, you know how fast a handgun can start…
Firearms that make better safe decorations than tools
Every gun safe has a few lookers—the ones you bought because they looked cool, felt nostalgic, or came with…
Guns that embarrass you in front of your guide
If you’re heading out on a guided hunt, the last thing you want is your gear making you look…
Loads that vanish in the heat of summer
If you’ve ever stepped out in 100-degree heat and watched your groups open up, you know that ammo doesn’t…
Rifles that can’t keep zero through one season
Few things are more frustrating than a rifle that won’t hold zero. You sight it in perfectly before season,…
Guns hunters regret taking into the swamp
There’s a special kind of misery that comes with dragging the wrong gun into a swamp. You think you’re…
Rifles elk hunters say handle recoil best
Elk rifles need to hit hard, but that doesn’t mean they have to punish you for it. The best…
AR builds that feed steel-cased ammo without fail
Anyone who’s run steel-cased ammo knows it can turn a picky AR into a jam machine. The lacquered coating,…