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….
Rifles hunters ditch for lever actions
There’s something about lever guns that keeps pulling hunters back. Maybe it’s the fast handling, the balance, or how…
Rifles hunters pawn off after one trip
Every hunter has seen a rifle show up in camp one year and never again. These are the rifles…
Calibers people brag about but never hunt with
Every hunter knows someone who talks big about the caliber they own but never takes it into the field….
Calibers that hit light and leave animals running
If you’ve tracked enough game or lost a few that didn’t drop like they should’ve, you know the pain…
Rifles hunters regret buying after the first season
A rifle that looks good on the rack doesn’t always hold up once you’ve carried it through a season…
Calibers that make tracking jobs a nightmare
You don’t really think about blood trails until you’re staring at the ground trying to find one. A good…
Rifles that surprise hunters with fast follow-up speed
There are rifles you buy for one clean shot—and then there are the ones that make you feel confident…