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…
Long-range shooting and hunting have been getting more popular and it definitely has a “cool factor” to a lot of folks. The thing is, popular long-range shooting rifles are not always good for long-range hunting. The 26 Nosler and 6.5 PRC are among the best options for long-range hunting. Both have enough energy and velocity…
Hammer-fired guns have been around for 400 years in some fashion and were the first impact type action used in firearms. They’ve gotten way better in the last 2 centuries. Hammer-Fired Guns Have Short, Crisp Trigger Pulls The one thing that all hammer-fired guns are known for is a really nice trigger. Shucks, my $120…
While the handgun plays a smaller role in the military than it does in the civilian and law enforcement world, it still has a place. It’s issued to service members both domestically and abroad. Some military handguns are iconic, while others are disliked. The current handgun issued to the US Army is the Sig Sauer…
I have spent the last 90 hours of my life doing an in-depth test between 11 different rifle scopes priced under $500. Each of the scopes have pros and cons, but in the end, I did find what I could reliably call a “winner.” Let’s dive into the testing. Overall, the best scope under $500…
It’s important to know where your firearms come from if you are a conscious consumer who wants to make sure your money is only going to places you support. IMPORTANT NOTE! I took the time to call about 90% of the companies on this list to verify which models are “Made in the USA.” I’ve…
Remi Warren like many of the popular TV, social media, podcast hunters of the day is a great resource when it comes to becoming a successful hunter. His solo pursuits are inspirational and his success is enviable. Knowing this, what rifle is Remi using to achieve his hunting success. Remi Warren currently shoots a Sako…
Taxidermy is the practice of preparing and stuffing an animal in order to give it a lifelike appearance. The animal will often be portrayed in a lifelike stance, and generally are displayed as trophies. Interestingly, for years people have had the strange desire to repeat this process on human beings, and so the question arises…
Sporter barrels are very common. Manufacturers know they are a good compromise for what people want to do with many of the rifles they sell. In the last 10 years, barrels have trended toward being thicker, but the sporter barrel shouldn’t be overlooked. A sporter barrel is a rifle barrel that is designed with a…