Rifles hunters bring once and never back
Some rifles get their chance in the field exactly once—and don’t get invited back. Maybe it’s the weight, the…
Rifles hunters trade faster than they sight in
When a rifle looks good on the rack but doesn’t hold up past a box or two of ammo,…
Calibers hunters quit on after one bad season
Some cartridges look fine on paper. They’ve got energy. They’ve got velocity. They might even get a nod from…
Rifles that shift impact every cold morning
If you’ve ever missed that first shot of the day for no good reason, odds are your rifle decided…
Guns hunters brag about but secretly hate
Hunting camp is full of half-truths, and rifles tend to bring out the worst of them. A guy will…
Pistols that can’t survive a wet day in deer camp
There’s a difference between a pistol that looks good at the counter and one that holds up in a…
Calibers too weak to anchor anything bigger than a rabbit
There’s no shortage of small calibers that look fine on paper—plenty accurate, low recoil, and even decently priced. But…
Rifles that make scope mounting a nightmare
Some rifles make you question why you didn’t stick with iron sights. Mounting a scope should be straightforward—find solid…
Guns guides keep for loaners—but never their own
When you’re in the guiding business, you learn real quick which guns stay in the guest rack and which…
Rifles that lose zero just riding in your truck
If you spend much time bouncing around gravel roads or ranch trails, you’ve probably noticed something: not every rifle…