Guns that quit the second the hunt gets real
The worst time for a gun to let you down is when the shot finally presents itself. You’ve hiked…
Cartridges that sound fierce but fall flat on game
Some cartridges have loud reputations. You hear the name and think it must hammer game flat. And while they…
Cartridges that drop faster than you can dial
When you’re picking a hunting or shooting cartridge, you want something that’ll keep your trajectory as flat as possible—at…
Calibers guides roll their eyes at
You spend enough time around hunting guides and you start to notice the same reaction when certain calibers come…
Field optics that hold zero through years of use
You can spend all the money in the world on a rifle setup, but if the optic doesn’t hold…
Calibers that bruise meat more than they drop game
Some calibers do a better job of wrecking your meat than actually dropping your deer. There’s a fine line…
cartridges that look powerful on paper and disappoint live
Not every cartridge that looks mean on paper actually performs that way when you hit the field. Some come…
Calibers hunters brag about but avoid in the field
Plenty of hunters talk big about their favorite calibers at the range or in camp, but when it’s time…
Hunting rifles that stay weatherproof in rain and snow
There’s no shortage of rifles that shoot well at the range. But when you’re out in the mountains, soaked…
Calibers guides secretly wish hunters would stop bringing
You don’t hear guides complain much to your face. Most of them are pros. But after enough seasons in…