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…
Calibers that can’t carry past the treeline
Every hunter has been there—you spot an animal on the far side of a meadow or just beyond the…
Old calibers that still anchor elk when shot placement is 0ff
Every hunter talks about perfect shot placement, and we all aim for it. But when it comes to elk,…
Small calibers that hunters quietly trust for clean kills
A lot of talk in hunting circles revolves around big cartridges that hit hard, but plenty of hunters know…
Rifles hunters say make follow-up shots easier
Every hunter knows the value of a clean, one-shot harvest, but things don’t always work out that way. Animals…
Calibers no guide wants to see in camp
Outfitters have seen it all—greenhorns with overconfidence, old-timers clinging to outdated rounds, and hunters who show up with gear…
Cartridges hunters drop the moment they actually test them
Every hunter has bought into the promise of a new cartridge at some point. The ballistics look unbeatable, the…
Calibers that run out of steam quiclkly
Some calibers hit hard—right out of the muzzle—but fall flat fast. They start strong but bleed velocity and energy…
Calibers that don’t carry knockdown power
Some calibers look fine on paper, especially when you’re staring at velocity numbers or group sizes at the range….