5 Old-School Rifle Cartridges Worth Adding to Your Collection
5 Old-School Rifle Cartridges Worth Adding to Your Collection Walk into almost any hunter’s gun safe and you’ll probably find familiar names such as the .30-06 Springfield, .308 Winchester, .270 Winchester, .243 Winchester, .30-30 Winchester, or .300 Winchester Magnum. These cartridges have earned their reputations through decades of dependable performance, so there’s little reason to […]
Are Shotgun Suppressors the Future of Hunting?
Are Shotgun Suppressors the Future of Hunting? Shotgun suppressors are becoming more practical for hunters and clay shooters as manufacturers develop lighter, shorter designs. Modern models can reduce perceived recoil, muzzle rise, and the intensity of a shotgun blast, while newer configurations are less cumbersome than early suppressors. But they still come with tradeoffs involving […]
The Best Shotgun Loads for Wingshooting
The Best Shotgun Loads for Wingshooting Choosing the best shotgun loads for wingshooting depends on what you’re hunting, how far the shot is, the type of shotgun and choke you’re using, and how well that combination patterns. Ducks, geese, and pheasants don’t all require the same shotshell, and faster or more expensive ammunition isn’t automatically […]
You Need Practice, Not a New Rifle
You Need Practice, Not a New Rifle A new rifle won’t automatically make you a better hunter. Rifle shooting practice is what builds the accuracy, confidence, and muscle memory you need when a real hunting opportunity doesn’t look anything like a bench-rest session. Whether you hunt with a hand-me-down rifle or the latest lightweight hunting […]
Coyote Calling Setups That Work Anywhere
Coyote Calling Setups That Work Anywhere When it comes to calling coyotes, location is often more important than the call itself. Coyotes use their hearing, eyesight, sense of smell, and knowledge of the terrain to approach potential prey while avoiding danger. A good coyote calling setup puts those instincts to work by controlling the wind, […]
Ruger SFAR Review
Ruger SFAR Review: Is This Lightweight .308 AR Worth Buying? Ruger’s Small-Frame Autoloading Rifle (SFAR) was designed around a straightforward idea: deliver .308 Winchester power in an AR-15-sized package. For hunters who like the familiar controls, modularity, and compact dimensions of an AR-15 but want more capability for deer, hogs, and other suitable big game, […]
AR-15 Handguard Guide
AR-15 Handguard Guide: How to Choose the Right One An AR-15 handguard can have a major effect on how a rifle feels, carries, and accommodates accessories. Hunters, recreational shooters, and firearm owners may choose an aftermarket handguard to reduce weight, improve ergonomics, add compatible mounting points, manage heat, or simply change the rifle’s configuration. With […]
PRC Cartridges vs. Magnums:
PRC Cartridges vs. Magnums: What’s the Difference? PRC cartridges have become some of the most talked-about modern hunting and long-range rifle cartridges. The 6.5 PRC, 7mm PRC, and .300 PRC offer impressive ballistic performance, but they also raise a reasonable question: are PRC cartridges really something new, or are they simply modern versions of the […]
Javelina Hunting Tips
Javelina Hunting Tips: 10 Proven Ways to Tag More Javelina Javelina hunting can be one of the most rewarding big game experiences in the American Southwest. These elusive collared peccaries live in thick desert country, travel in family groups, and can disappear into terrain that looks completely empty. The best javelina hunting tips center on […]
4 Reasons Rifle Magazines Fail—and How to Choose a Better One
4 Reasons Rifle Magazines Fail—and How to Choose a Better One A rifle magazine can be one of the simplest components of a firearm, yet a magazine problem can make an otherwise reliable rifle difficult to feed or cycle. Cracked feed lips, worn springs, poorly designed followers, and damaged magazine bodies can all contribute to […]