The best 10mm handguns for bear defense
When you’re moving through country where bears live, you think differently about the handgun on your hip. You want…
Rifles that can’t survive rough field use
When you hunt hard—real hard—you learn which rifles hold up when everything turns sloppy, cold, and unpredictable. Tough country…
The most dependable deer rifles for the one-shot kill
A one-shot kill has nothing to do with luck. It comes from a rifle that you know inside and…
The best rifles for deer drives and quick follow-ups
Deer drives are controlled chaos. You’re dealing with moving deer, tight cover, loud brush, and only a few seconds…
Calibers that work better in the woods than on paper
Some calibers never impress when you compare charts or stack ballistic numbers side-by-side. They look slow, underpowered, or outdated…
The most dependable rifles for late-season deer hunts
Late-season deer hunting has a way of exposing rifles that aren’t built for the long haul. Cold weather stiffens…
The best rifles for hunting from a tree stand
Hunting from a tree stand forces you to think about your rifle differently. You’re dealing with tight quarters, awkward…
Calibers that shouldn’t exist in modern deer camps
When you’ve hunted long enough, you’ve probably seen more oddball calibers show up in deer camp than anyone really…
Rifles that have taken more deer than you can count
When you talk to deer hunters who’ve been at it for decades, the same rifles keep showing up in…
The best rifles for hunting deer in the rain
Rain has a way of exposing every weakness in your rifle setup. Moisture finds the smallest gaps, cold water…