Section
Guns & Ammo
Hunting rifles, optics, and range gear reviewed from the field, not the brochure.
Red dot vs LPVO for a deer carbine inside 200 yards
A closed red dot for timber inside a hundred yards. A 1-6x if the same carbine has to judge a deer out toward 200. The carbine stays at a licensed dealer.
Fixed 4x vs a 3-9 for a timber rifle
A fixed 4x duplex if the rifle stays in the woods. A 3-9 duplex if you will park it near 4x and only look when the country opens. Skip the hash-mark ladder.
Direct-impingement AR-15 vs a piston AR-15 for a wet October hunt
For a wet October hunt, keep the direct-impingement carbine you already trust. A piston stays cleaner when you shoot a lot. Rain is a bore and a rust problem either way.
.308 bolt gun vs 6.5 Creedmoor for a western rifle
Same hunting-rifle weight, different recoil and drop. Take 6.5 Creedmoor if you will practice in the wind. Take .308 if the shots are closer or the camp wants a .30.
Confirm a Monday zero before October sits
Weekday paper after the weekend line leaves. Bags, glasses, and muffs first. The rifle stays at a licensed dealer.
Unroll a Sunday prone mat before rifle week
Last Sunday before many rifle weeks. Unroll the mat, confirm on paper with a real backstop, and keep the rifle at a licensed dealer.
Fit a hunting rifle sling before October sits
Set a two-point sling and a rest you will actually use, confirm on paper with glasses and muffs, and keep the rifle at a licensed dealer.
Pack a locked rifle kit for September camp
A September scouting camp is guests and minutes you will walk away. Unload, sock, case, and cable-lock what stays. The rifle and ammunition stay at a licensed dealer.
ArmaLite AR-10 pattern vs DPMS LR-308 pattern
Buy a DPMS-pattern .308 AR unless you already own ArmaLite receivers. The two families do not mix. The rifle stays at a licensed dealer.
Pattern a slug gun before whitetail week
Pattern slugs on paper at the distance you will hunt. Bags that repeat, rated glasses, muffs, and a bore you clean the same day — the slug gun stays at a licensed dealer.
A September range day before rifle season
Confirm zero from bags at the distance you will hunt, wear rated glasses and electronic muffs, and clean the same day. The rifle and ammo stay at a licensed dealer.
Best Bolt-Action Elk Rifles (2026)
A Tikka T3x or Bergara B-14 in .300 Win Mag or 7mm Rem Mag is the honest, widely available choice for most elk hunters. Christensen Arms and Kimber ultralights earn their price only if you need every ounce.
How to Zero a Hunting Rifle at 100 Yards Without a Bench
A bench is a convenience, not a requirement. Bore sight first, build a stable prone rest with a bipod, shoot real groups, and confirm your zero from a field position.
Shooting 101: Improving Your Accuracy with a Firearm
Repeatable bags, rated glasses, and glass on the group — firearms and ammunition stay at a licensed dealer.
The Art of Concealed Carry: Soft Pistol Case Fanny Packs and Their Intricacies
Practice the zipper empty, buy a Marsupial belt bag if that is the walk, and keep the pistol at a licensed counter.
Quick Breakdown Of Bow Sights – Trophy, Burris and TRUGLO
Bow sights are an essential piece of equipment for any archer. They help you to accurately aim your bow and hit your target. There are many different bow sights on the market,…
Dance of Steel: Unleashing the Power of AR-10 Rifles
Handle the AR-10 at a licensed counter, then pack a bipod, a QD sling, bags, and rated glasses.
The Essential Guide to Gun Socks: Maximizing Protection and Performance
A knit sleeve over a wiped, unloaded long gun inside a safe — not a substitute for a lock.