General

Squirrel Hunting: Fun with Clothes On

I consider myself fortunate to have lived in the time and place that I did. Access to hunting and shooting…Read More >

Consumer Information

Review: Ruger American Bolt-Action .22 Magnum

Recently I tested one of the finest bolt-action rimfire rifles I have used. I purchased it, as I often do,…Read More >

Ammunition

Review: Hornady Handgun Hunter™ Ammo

A few months ago, Hornady introduced their new Handgun Hunter™ line of handgun ammunition. This loading uses an all-copper bullet…Read More >

Concealed Carry

Review: Ruger 57

The FN P90 was a carbine that was developed for NATO as a fully-automatic personal-defense weapon (PDW) for couriers and drivers. Intended…Read More >

Ammunition

5 Good .22 Long Rifle Loads

The .22 Long Rifle is among our oldest and most useful cartridges. It is a fine choice for the beginner…Read More >

Ammunition

What I’ve Learned in 20 Years With the .17 HMR

Perhaps I should say I am looking forward to my 20th year with the dinky little .17 HMR, as it…Read More >

Gear, Parts and Accessories

Review: TRUGLO Rifle Scopes and Sights

I have used TRUGLO products for many years, always with good results. While the warranty is good, I have never…Read More >

Ammunition

A Hard Look at the .224 Valkyrie

The newest and brightest addition to the AR-15 family is a 5.56mm-diameter cartridge with more punch and long-range potential than the .223 Remington. The .224 Valkyrie is designed to remain supersonic to 1,300 yards, but design and performance are not always one in the same. The Shooter’s Log put the Valkyrie through its paces, even if we did put our thumb on the scale by using a $4,000 Wilson Combat Super Sniper.

Ammunition

Winchester Varmint X — Shotshells with Shot-Lok Technology

There is skill in reaching out and busting a song dog at distance, but there is heart-pounding, adrenaline fun in getting up close and personal with good ‘ol Wile E Coyote. When you are going nose to nose with a coyote, you’ll want a shotgun and few loads offer better performance than Winchester’s Varmint X.