Ammo myths cost people money every day, whether they are new gun owners or folks who should know better. When you buy based on rumor instead of data, you end up with the wrong load, the wrong case material, or expectations that your gear simply cannot meet. I want to walk through nine specific myths…
When you stretch shots past a mile, the cartridge matters as much as the rifle or the shooter. The calibers below have all proven they can still perform when distance stops being theoretical and starts being life-or-death, from combat in Iraq and Afghanistan to modern competition ranges. 1. .50 BMG in the McMillan TAC-50 The…
Walk into a public range today with a random box of ammo and there is a decent chance someone behind the counter will shake their head. Between safety concerns, environmental rules, and the realities of running a business, more types of cartridges are getting pushed to the margins. The result is that some of the…
Feral hogs are tough, unpredictable animals, and the wrong cartridge can turn a quick kill into a long, ugly track job. The five rounds below keep showing up in trucks, blinds, and night rigs because they anchor pigs cleanly and handle the real-world shots hunters actually see. I have watched each of these cartridges work…
Ammo stockpiling is supposed to buy you options when SHTF, but one bad habit can quietly wreck that plan. I see preppers obsess over round counts while ignoring how those rounds fit their guns, their climate, and the law. The ammo stockpiling mistake most preppers make is treating ammunition like a single generic commodity instead…
Live bait has gone from a quiet corner of the tackle shop to the center of a national fight over ethics, ecology, and the future of fishing. Animal rights groups are pushing hard for sweeping restrictions or outright bans, while anglers, bait dealers, and conservation-minded biologists argue that smart rules can manage risk without gutting…
Past 100 yards is where rifle cartridges start to separate themselves. Wind, drop, and retained energy all matter more, and some calibers handle that stretch far better than others. I will walk through fifteen proven performers that stay reliable well beyond 100 yards, explain why they work, and give practical context on how hunters and…
Snow goose hunters who spend time in overlooked states know that cartridge choice can make or break a long migration grind. I have watched big flocks slide off spreads because loads were either too light to anchor birds or too punishing for shooters to stay sharp. These five underrated shotgun cartridges deserve a serious look…
On a good day, the right kayak setup feels less like a small boat and more like a precision tool. Hull design, propulsion, storage and anchoring all decide whether you spend your time casting or constantly correcting your position. The most effective fishing kayaks are not just stable platforms, they are integrated systems that turn…
Ethical deer hunting hinges on knowing when to pass, not just when to pull the trigger. Long shots can look impressive on social media, but in the field they often turn clean kills into long, miserable tracking jobs or unrecovered animals. If you recognize these signs in your own setups, there is a good chance…