There are as many differing opinions on what makes a great western hunting rifle, as there are western hunters.
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Field Test: QAD Integrate MX
Updated: August 3, 2024When my new-for-2019 Mathews Vertix arrived with a QAD rest attached to the face of the riser and not mounted to the bow’s Berger hole, my mind was truly blown.
1,000 Yards from a $500 Rifle – Ruger’s American Predator
Updated: August 3, 2024When I unboxed the Predator, I found a skinny little tapered barrel, a light composite stock, and a surprisingly smooth action. I say surprising because there was really nothing remarkable about the rifle other than the action. Admittedly, I did not have high expectations for the predator. It is a deceptively modest gun. Can a rifle that retails for less than $500 makes hits at 1,000 yards?
My .410 Experience: Going Small Bore for Big Toms
Updated: August 3, 2024I ordered a new .410 shotgun and a selection of shells, did some testing and patterning, and then headed afield to see if I could bring down a tom or jake with the little-bitty scattergun.
Field Test: SEVR 2.1 Titanium Broadhead
Updated: October 3, 2024I’m always a bit skeptical when a new broadhead arrives on my doorstep for testing. Though I loved the packaging — these heads had a lot to prove to live up to the hype surrounding them.
Wilson Combat’s 300 HAM’R Ultralight Hunter: A Welterweight with a Big Punch
Updated: August 3, 2024The Ultralight Hunter was designed for hunting, but the author believes the rifle would be equally adept in a home-defense role loaded with the right 300 HAM’R ammunition.
Long Range Powerhouse: Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 28 Nosler – Review
Updated: August 3, 2024Today, anything you buy from Christensen Arms has at least a sub-MOA guarantee and many of the models carry a ½ MOA guarantee. That’s an impressive feat for rifles that are extremely lightweight.
Archery Field Test: Prime Logic CT3
Updated: August 3, 2024The Prime Logic CT3 met and surpassed my expectations, and it definitely gets my stamp of approval.
How to Assemble an Awesome Bivy Hunting Setup – Part 3: The Gear and the Gun
Updated: August 31, 2024In part three let’s take a detailed look at the remaining essential gear, as well as great backcountry rifle setups. Remember; good quality gear lasts longer, works better, and offers the best chance of keeping you alive when the chips are down.
All The Rage: Taurus Hits A Home Run with the Raging Hunter .357 Magnum
Updated: August 3, 2024The Raging Hunter is a fine revolver. I hope to use it afield this year to find out just how efficient of a hunter it can be, at what ranges and with which ammunition brands. Reports to follow!