Factory loads hunters test once and never again
Every hunter’s been there—you buy a few boxes of factory ammo that promise accuracy, knockdown power, and tight groups,…
Calibers that lose all power in the snow
Cold weather doesn’t just freeze your fingers—it can freeze up your ammunition’s performance too. Powder burns slower in subzero…
Rifles that never survive a wet hunt
Every hunter eventually learns which rifles can take the abuse of cold rain, heavy snow, and swampy duck blinds—and…
Guns that rust before the season ends
Every hunter knows the heartbreak of pulling a rifle or shotgun from its case mid-season only to find orange…
Rifles that jam in dusty hunts
Dust is one of the hardest conditions a rifle can face. Fine grit works its way into actions, magazines,…
Calibers hunters laugh at but never buy
Hunters are a practical bunch. They know what works, what doesn’t, and what ammo they can actually find on…
Calibers hunters love to hate
Hunters can be opinionated, and nothing stirs more heated campfire debates than caliber choice. Everyone has their favorites, but…
Guns hunters admit were a waste of money
Every hunter has a story about a gun they bought that ended up sitting in the safe or being…
Firearms hunters wish they left in the safe
Every hunter has made the mistake of bringing the wrong firearm into the woods. Sometimes it’s a case of…
Rifles outfitters refuse to see in their camps
When you book a guided hunt, you’re stepping into someone else’s world—and outfitters know what works and what doesn’t….