The most forgiving hog cartridges when shots are rushed
Hogs have a way of turning clean plans into rushed shots. They show up bunched tight, moving fast, half-hidden…
The common deer calibers that get blamed for bad bullet choice
A lot of deer calibers catch blame they don’t deserve. A guy has a bad blood trail or a…
The calibers that shoot great off a bench and disappoint off sticks
A lot of calibers look like heroes from a bench. You’ve got bags, a steady rear support, and all…
Calibers that are easiest to shoot fast from real field positions
Fast shooting in the field isn’t the same as fast shooting off a bench. In real positions—kneeling in wet…
The rounds that make close-range shoulder shots risky under 60 yards
A close-range shoulder shot can be a great way to anchor a deer. It breaks the on-side shoulder, disrupts…
The cartridges that turn “perfect” broadside shots into tracking jobs
A broadside deer at a calm distance should be the easiest shot in the woods. You settle in, tuck…
Cartridges people swear “cut through brush” (and what really happens)
Everybody’s heard the old camp talk about “brush busting” cartridges. The idea is that a bigger, heavier bullet will…
15 deer cartridges that feel mild but hit harder than expected
A lot of guys judge a deer cartridge by how it feels off the bench. That’s understandable, because recoil…
Why MagnaCut steel is being adopted across new hunting knife releases
If you’ve been shopping knives lately, it probably feels like MagnaCut is everywhere. Every company is dropping a “MagnaCut…
14 underused deer cartridges that deserve a second look
A lot of deer hunters get stuck in the same three-caliber loop. It’s not because those cartridges don’t work—they…