Calibers that die out past 200 yards
When you’re shooting inside a couple hundred yards, almost any centerfire cartridge will do the job. But once you…
Rifles that chew through parts like candy
Every rifle wears eventually, but some platforms have reputations for eating components faster than you’d ever expect. That might…
Rifles that belong in pawn shops, not blinds
Every hunter has seen them—the rifles that gather dust in pawn shop racks, marked down again and again, because…
Calibers that can’t hold their own in wind
Anytime you’re shooting in open country, you quickly realize the wind does more to your bullet than most folks…
Guns that are always in the repair line
Some firearms just can’t seem to stay out of the shop. They may look good on paper, come with…
Hunting rifles that never seem to lose zero
Keeping a hunting rifle zeroed can be frustrating. Some rifles shift after a knock in the truck, a sudden…
Big-bore calibers that hit hard but don’t ruin meat
A lot of hunters hesitate with big-bore calibers because they picture excessive meat loss. While that can happen with…
Rifles with actions smoother than you’d expect
When you pick up a rifle, you can usually tell in a few seconds how much thought went into…
Deer calibers that don’t live up to their reputation
Hunters talk endlessly about what calibers are “perfect” for deer, and you’ve probably heard certain ones praised more than…
Calibers that get praised online but fail in the field
Spend enough time on gun forums and you’ll notice certain calibers get hyped up as if they’re the ultimate…