At nearly a century old, the 270 Winchester has become a legendary classic, but it is also starting to show its age in the face of new rivals. In 2021 we saw the release of the 6.8 Western, and one question has been on many minds in the past year, do we finally have a…
There are few things more American than the lever gun, but the 357 magnum comes close. This versatile pistol round has been a staple for US citizens since the great depression and the lever gun has been used by many since the Civil War. Combining the two has been a winning idea for decades! Today…
The .22 Short and the .22 Long are some of the oldest American metallic cartridges around, being invented in 1857 and 1871 respectively. Unlike other early rimfire designs, the .22 caliber options can still be found today. The problem is, it is hard to find rifles chambered in these cartridges, so a natural question to…
Feral hogs, they’re delicious, occasionally dangerous, and cause at least $2.0 Billion in damage every year. In the U.S. there are at least 6 million feral hogs and are known to inhabit 35 states. That’s bad news for conservationists and landowners, but good news for hunters who love pork! There are currently 28 U.S. States…
For rifle hunters, some cartridges have become legends. One of these legends is the 7mm Remington Magnum, a longtime favorite of western big game hunters in North America. This powerful, flat shooting cartridge has taken every kind of big game animal on the continent, even big bears! For elk hunting, there are few cartridges as…
I know what some of you might be thinking, ’44 magnum rifles?’ Yep, you’ve read that correctly. It may surprise some, but the use of pistol calibers in rifles has a long history going back to the 19th Century. Rifles chambered in 44 mag can be found today manufactured by Winchester, Henry, Ruger, CVA, Rossi,…
Not all rifles are equal. Some are absolutely fantastic! Others are, well, junk. While we can debate endlessly on the merits of one specific rifle over another, there is an industry-wide trend for some manufacturers to make better rifles than others. So, what are the 10 best manufacturers you should consider for your next, or…
Waterfowl season begins on October 2nd in Montana. Like the rest of the country, we have 107 short days to go out into the field and get some of the best tasting, beautiful game on the planet. For many hunters, this fall will be their first year out on the water or in the dove…
Crossbows are becoming a popular option for hunting. In most states, crossbows can be used during general big game seasons where rifles, shotguns, or straight wall cartridges are allowed. With crossbows becoming a more common option, many hunters would like to know if they can use a rifle scope on a crossbow. Rifle scopes can…
About six months ago I came across a brand new Savage 93R17 left-handed model at a discount. Being a southpaw, the pickings for guns are much more limited compared to the rest of the population, and 17HMR was a caliber I was interested in learning more about, so I put my own money down, grabbed…