You guys, I am nervous about this review. Every time we do a review that is in any way negative, the haters come out of the woodwork, because people say, “Well I bought it and it’s awesome.” Both of these are great options. We have the Vortex Viper 20-60×85 and the Vortex Razor 27-60×85. They…
Most firearms sold today cost between $400 and $800. Many concealed carry pistols cost around $500. The most popular hunting rifles cost around $700, and the highest-selling shotguns cost around $600. Many AR-15 rifles are sold for around $750. Obviously, purchasers can spend as much as many thousands or as little as only a few…
In modern times, the shooting public has gravitated toward a handful of popular handgun calibers. The benefits of this are immense, with a greater variety of guns chambered for these as well as the economy of scale that comes with mass production. But all handgun calibers are a compromise, so today we are going to…
Many shooters are confused because there are two different systems for measuring the bore diameter for a cartridge: (1) the caliber system measuring the diameter of the bore of the barrel in inches, and (2) the same measurement, but in millimeters. This page will explain the problem as clearly as possible. The manufacturers of ammunition…
Rifle actions come in different lengths to accommodate different lengths of bullets. Knowing the action length of a rifle is important to understand what length of bullet you can put in the rifle. In general, cartridges under 2.8″ in overall length are considered short action. Cartridges between 2.8″ and 3.6″ are long action, and cartridges…
A .22LR is a small cartridge that most shooters use only for plinking or small game hunting such as squirrels. However, we’ve all wondered at some point if you could down a deer with a little 40 grain hollow point. A .22LR cartridge is capable of killing a deer if shot placement is accurate; however,…
The shooting public has never had it better when it comes to handgun selection. Here in the United States, we are able to choose from both domestically produced pistols and a wide variety of foreign-made models. This makes for a very competitive market that doesn’t tolerate a second-rate offering. While there are many good companies…
Coyote hunting is a game of marksmanship, stealth, and waiting. Being able to make your shot count is the difference between a successful hunt, and a miss or lost canine. Looking for factory ammo, or bullets for handloading? I’ll cover them both here. You’re going to want to read it all; there’s a lot of good…
Antelope hunting can be one of the most fun and challenging experiences that a big game hunter can have. In this post we will cover 5 areas of Colorado that will provide reliable success for hunters, whether you are a seasoned veteran or just leaning the sport, including my personal favorite. Colorado is home to…
I have spent literally hundreds of hours collecting the information in this blog post. I created it because other recoil databases I found online are dated and do not have the depth of research to truly compare cartridges apples-to-apples. For those of you who are new to firearms, let’s discuss the basics of what recoil…