Mike Reddington has been hunting whitetail, elk, and upland birds since his grandfather first handed him a .22 at age ten. A father of three from rural Pennsylvania, he writes about hunting firearms, ammunition, and outdoor gear from the perspective of a working guy who wants reliable equipment without breaking the bank. His reviews focus on real field performance, not bench-rest bragging.
41 articles published
Introduction I’ve been hunting with a Marlin .22 since I was ten years old, and I still get excited when I see a new rifle come out that’s built fo...
Introduction I’ve been hunting with a .40 S&W for years, and I’ll be honest — it’s not the most common caliber for a rifle, but it’s a hell of a lo...
Introduction Back in the day, when I was still learning how to shoot, my grandfather had this old Kimber 1911 that he used to take me hunting with....
Introduction My grandfather had a 20 gauge shotgun he called “the old reliable.” It was a 1960s Browning, beat up but still shooting straight, and ...
1. Zastava ZPAPM70 Tri Side Folder 7.62x39mm 16.5” 30+1 vs Mossberg 38230 802 BOLT Action 22 18in SYN 10+1 — A Real-World Comparison I’ve been hun...
Introduction I’ve been hunting with a Mossberg 940 Pro Tactical SPX for the last few years now, and I can tell you straight up — it’s one of the mo...
Introduction When I first picked up the Kimber Stainless Pro Carry II 45 ACP at the range, I wasn’t expecting to fall in love with it. I mean, I’ve...
Introduction I’ve been shooting 9mm for nearly thirty years, and I’ve seen a lot of pistols come and go. The SIG Sauer P365 has been on my radar fo...
Introduction When I was ten years old, my grandfather handed me a Marlin .22 and told me to take it hunting. That was the start of a lifelong love ...
1. CRICK KSA2159 BLACK CPR (Complete Package) I’ve got to be honest, I didn’t know much about the CRICK KSA2159 BLACK CPR until I saw it on a deal ...
Introduction I’ve been hunting with rifles since I was ten years old, and I’ve seen a lot of guns come and go. Some are flashy, some are expensive,...
Introduction I’ve been shooting a lot of 9mm over the years, and I’ll be honest — it’s not the most glamorous caliber. But when you’re out in the f...
Introduction February 2026 ammunition prices continue stabilizing following years of volatility, with particularly strong values emerging in bulk r...
1. CZ Hammer Classic Turkish Walnut/Gloss Black Chrome 12Ga 30" Barrel 2Rd 2. Mossberg 590 Shockwave 20 Gauge 14" 5+1 So you’re thinking about buy...
Weekly Ammunition Deals Roundup: Editor's Picks Right now, hunters across the state are breathing a sigh of relief — and maybe a little excitement ...
Introduction I’ve been hunting upland birds for nearly twenty years now, and I’ve seen my fair share of shotguns. Some are built like tanks, others...
Introduction When you're out in the field and you hear that sound—like a freight train rolling through the woods—it's usually a .50 BMG rifle. That...
Introduction This week's handgun deals feature refreshed handgun inventory and competitive pricing as manufacturers push spring promotions. This mo...
Introduction I’ve been shooting .22LR since I was ten, and I’ve seen my fair share of rimfire pistols. Some are built to last, others are just plas...
Introduction When I was ten, my grandfather handed me a Marlin .22. Not a fancy one — just a basic, workhorse rifle that had seen better days. But ...