Cartridges that fail in cold weather hunts
When temperatures drop and your breath fogs your scope, a cartridge’s flaws tend to show up fast. Powder that…
Rifles that lose their charm after one hunt
Some rifles seem like a great idea right up until you drag them into the woods. Maybe it’s the…
Rifles that guides refuse to let in their camps
There’s a reason your guide side-eyes the rifle you pull from the case. It’s not about brand snobbery or…
Why most “range legends” don’t survive the hunt
There’s a certain kind of rifle that looks great on paper and even better at the hundred-yard bench. Shooters…
Rifles hunters bring once and never back
Some rifles get their chance in the field exactly once—and don’t get invited back. Maybe it’s the weight, the…
Rifles hunters trade faster than they sight in
When a rifle looks good on the rack but doesn’t hold up past a box or two of ammo,…
Calibers hunters quit on after one bad season
Some cartridges look fine on paper. They’ve got energy. They’ve got velocity. They might even get a nod from…
Rifles that shift impact every cold morning
If you’ve ever missed that first shot of the day for no good reason, odds are your rifle decided…
Guns hunters brag about but secretly hate
Hunting camp is full of half-truths, and rifles tend to bring out the worst of them. A guy will…
Pistols that can’t survive a wet day in deer camp
There’s a difference between a pistol that looks good at the counter and one that holds up in a…