HUNTING

Does grip material really make any significant difference in your shooting performance? In many cases, it probably matters little. On the other side of the...

Nothing’s better than meeting the “real” people inhabiting the faraway lands we travel. I love picking up local customs, foods or drinks from them....

Handgun hunters have considerable choice of cartridges suitable for hunting. Heck, I would hate to guess the number of rounds capable of taking deer and...

Many revolver and semi-auto shooters are leaning toward red dot sights. The majority of red dot sights for handguns do not offer any magnification but still...

Compensating reticles on scopes are nothing new. It’s not uncommon to find optics companies referring to them in a variety of ways. For example, Leupold...

Eventually, you realize going huntin’ is synonymous with gone thinkin’, only now you have a legitimate excuse for being away from phones, computers and...

Puzzled, they just can’t understand our love for guns. Perhaps they simply refuse to do so because they’re so certain they’re right.

While accepting an invite from Andy Larsson, owner of Skinner Sights, to go on a spring bear hunt, I had no idea what to expect.

The folks responsible for producing BFR revolvers offer the shooter options to build their own custom revolver. BFR, by the way, stands for Biggest Finest...

Handgun hunters can benefit greatly from shooting a .22 rimfire. Most everyone will agree to this, but I find myself overlooking the obvious sometimes....

The boy wanted to be a handgun hunter, one of the most misunderstood and complicated hunters of all.

I seldom purchase a handgun perfectly suited for hunting right out of the box. There are several things I’ve got to get right before even taking the gun...

The Taurus Raging Hunter in .460 delivers what the old adage describes as: “The rich man’s demand for quality and economy — and the poor man’s need...

Deer and hogs are hunting staples in the lower 48. When using a handgun to hunt, what are the best calibers and why?

Streamlight’s Bandit headlamp is designed to be lightweight and low-profile for a variety of uses. At 180 lumens on high and 35 lumens on low, it isn’t...

Over the years, I’ve observed experienced handgun hunters get creative with building a rest of some sort. Well, this same concept of deciding on how to...

My friend Dick showed his confidence with cast bullets and big revolvers by using it on an out of country hunt — not an inexpensive proposition.

Dick’s no ordinary hunter, choosing to limit himself with sixguns and his cast bullet handloads. Both Dick and I know he’s not limiting himself...

How do you determine your effective range for hunting? It’s a thought-provoking question indeed — there is no one-size fits all answer.

Special Assignments Editor Roy Huntington takes a First Look at an upland bird hunting vest by Chief Upland, that offers complete comfort and the ultimate...

During and immediately after deer season, I noticed a considerable amount of traffic on social media platforms regarding handgun hunting.

Whatever hunting carry method is best for you, your handgun and your particular endeavor, safety and comfort should be a priority.

I’m not certain what the definition is of the “Perfect Storm” but we’re clearly experiencing some atmospheric disturbance.

How old is old enough is a common question? This varies from kid to kid.

It’s not every day new products are introduced for handgun hunters. As a matter of fact, handgun hunting often takes a back seat to home and personal...

If you’re looking at custom grips for a special handgun, I know a guy.

It’s not too often we encounter new products for handgun hunters. When something new hits the radar screen, inquiring minds want to know more.

Handgun hunting often provides considerable adventure. At times, the pursuit takes hunters to unique, not-so-friendly environments in hopes of taking...

Occasionally I run across someone discussing their ultimate “Grail” gun. I often wondered what factors other handgunners considered in their criteria.

For most outdoor pursuits there’s generally a down-time, a time in the year when the activity you enjoy most is at a lull.