The best calibers for one-gun hunters
If you’re the kind of hunter who wants one rifle to cover nearly every season you’ll ever step into,…
Calibers that handle long shots across open fields
When you’re hunting open country—crop edges, winter wheat, cut bean fields, prairie draws—you need a caliber that hangs onto…
The most accurate lever guns for deer
Accuracy hasn’t always been the reason hunters reach for lever guns, but the right models will surprise you. A…
Shotguns no one admits outperform automatics
For years, everyone has been locked into the idea that an automatic shotgun is the king of fast shooting….
The best rifles to keep in your deer camp forever
Every deer camp has that rifle—the one everyone trusts, the one that’s been there for decades, and the one…
The best rifles for deer hunting on a budget
A good deer rifle doesn’t have to drain your wallet, and most hunters know that the rifle that fills…
The best handloads for deer calibers that shine
Handloading lets you bring out the best in the cartridges deer hunters rely on. Factory ammo works fine, but…
Calibers that make sense for both deer and hogs
When you’re hunting deer and hogs on the same ground, you want a caliber that handles both without hesitation….
The most overhyped deer calibers ever invented
Hunters love talking calibers, and every few years one catches fire and takes over camp conversations. Sometimes the buzz…
The best deer rifles for small-frame shooters
A good deer rifle should fit you, not the other way around. Small-frame shooters—whether they’re younger hunters, women, or…