Close-up of the upper receiver of a side-charging AR-10 rifle

Direct Impingement vs. Gas Piston: Understandin...

Posted by Michael Valderrama

Understanding how a rifle cycles and manages recoil can significantly influence your shooting experience by allowing you to choose which...

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The image shows a close-up of a tactical rifle equipped with multiple optics, including a red dot sight and a magnifier.

A New Shooter’s Guide to Red Dots

Posted by Michael Valderrama

With terms like "red dot," "reflex sight," and "infinite eye relief" being tossed around, it's easy to get lost in...

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Glenn Guess in camouflage clothing, poses on top of a wild boar he has hunted.

Hog Calling: The Wild Origins and Breakthroughs...

Posted by Michael Valderrama

For centuries, humankind’s innate cunning has allowed us to reign supreme as the planet's apex predators. Through ingenuity, deception, and...

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a painting of a Civil War Union soldier perched in a tree, aiming a rifle with a long scope.

From Telescopic Beginnings to Digital Precision...

Posted by Barb Melloni

Riflescopes have a fascinating history that parallels the evolution of firearms themselves. It all began centuries ago, in the 17th...

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A hunter dressed in camouflage gear sits on the ground, leaning against a stack of large, cut logs. He is holding a rifle equipped with a suppressor, scope, and other tactical accessories.

Coyote Hunting Tips: Gear, Tactics, and Why It ...

Posted by Frank Melloni

With Turkey Season just around the corner, you're likely patterning your shotgun, checking out new camo, and polishing your decoys....

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A close-up image shows the lower receiver of an Armalite AR-10 rifle, chambered in 7.62mm.

The AR10: the Great Compromiser

Posted by Michael Valderrama

The AR10 is a rifle that's often overshadowed by its younger sibling, the AR15, even though the celebrated three-oh-hate packs...

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A tactical rifle equipped with a thermal scope is mounted on a tripod backlit by a campfire.

Own The Night with the Wraith Mini Thermal

Posted by Jacky Rankin

I live in Texas and just bought 40 acres of prime wilderness in Oklahoma. It's a beautiful piece of land...

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A wild hog lies on the ground, illuminated by a spotlight at night, with a modern sporting rifle resting on top of it.

Wild Pork: A Love Affair

Posted by Michael Mancini

“Now, when y’all look through them thermal scopes, y’all should see that hothands glowin’ up thurr on tha’ targit” Brad...

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