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Shooting editor John B. Snow lies behind a rifle

A Better Way to Zero and Sight in Your Rifle A Better Way to Zero and Sight in Your Rifle

By John B. Snow

the most accurate 7bc

I Built the World’s Most Accurate 7mm Backcountry Rifle I Built the World’s Most Accurate 7mm Backcountry Rifle

By John B. Snow

Fierce Twisted Rogue 7mm Backcountry Rifle

I Range Tested the Fierce Twisted Rogue: A Light Do-All Hunting Rifle I Range Tested the Fierce Twisted Rogue: A Light Do-All Hunting Rifle

An illustration of a grandpa and his grandson sitting by the fire looking at a shotgun

9 Old Wives Tales That Masquerade as Shooting Lore 9 Old Wives Tales That Masquerade as Shooting Lore

By Jim Carmichel

range testing the Accuracy International rifle

The Best Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Rifles of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow

The setup the author used to hunt black bears with a 6.5 Creedmoor

I’ve Become Recoil Shy in My Old Age. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a Legit Elk Round? I’ve Become Recoil Shy in My Old Age. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a Legit Elk Round?

By John B. Snow

used wood-stocked guns on a rack.

Use the ‘Rule of Why’ to Help You Buy a Used Gun at a Fair Price Use the ‘Rule of Why’ to Help You Buy a Used Gun at a Fair Price

By Jim Carmichel

Freel with bull elk

What Really Matters When Picking a Hunting Rifle or Cartridge What Really Matters When Picking a Hunting Rifle or Cartridge

Inserting a magazine into a handgun

Colorado Gun Owners Will Likely Need a Permit to Purchase Most Semi-Autos Colorado Gun Owners Will Likely Need a Permit to Purchase Most Semi-Autos

By Alice Jones Webb

Jim Carmichel with 45/70

Classic Carmichel: The Rebirth of the .45/70 Classic Carmichel: The Rebirth of the .45/70

By Jim Carmichel

The Best Elk Hunting Rifles of 2025 The Best Elk Hunting Rifles of 2025

By John B. Snow

freel with dall sheep.

Great Rifles for Mountain Hunting Great Rifles for Mountain Hunting

Henry Lever Action Supreme on the ground

Henry Lever Action Supreme: A Smooth Operator in 223/5.56 and 300 Blackout Henry Lever Action Supreme: A Smooth Operator in 223/5.56 and 300 Blackout

By John B. Snow

Ruger iron sights.

How to Shoot Iron Sights How to Shoot Iron Sights

straight wall deer rifles

The Best Straight-Wall Deer Rifles The Best Straight-Wall Deer Rifles

By Brad Fitzpatrick, Tyler Freel

Freel with Stevens 334 Walnut

The Best Budget Hunting Rifles of 2025, Put to the Test The Best Budget Hunting Rifles of 2025, Put to the Test

Q Mini Fix rifle in 6mm ARC

The Q Mini Fix, Tested and Reviewed The Q Mini Fix, Tested and Reviewed

A break-barrel spring gun and a modern PCP air rifle

The Best Pellet Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Pellet Guns of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

.270 vs .308: Is a Bigger Caliber Actually Better? .270 vs .308: Is a Bigger Caliber Actually Better?

By Colton Heward

Freel with whitetail buck .308 vs 5.56mm

.308 vs 5.56: A Full Breakdown of These Two Popular Cartridges .308 vs 5.56: A Full Breakdown of These Two Popular Cartridges

By Colton Heward