Kristin Alberts

3 weeks ago | guns.com | Kristin Alberts

About Osceola Turkey The Osceola wild turkey subspecies has one of the most limited ranges, as it’s found exclusively in select areas of Florida. By comparison, the closely related eastern wild turkey is found in no less than 38 states. The Osceola’s name hearkens to an early Seminole tribal chief covering much of the same territory. Though strikingly similar to the eastern subspecies, the Osceola has unique characteristics that make the bird (and the hunt) unique.

1 month ago | guns.com | Kristin Alberts

Light Recoil The ultimate in light-recoiling – one might even say recoil-free – shotgunning is the .410 bore. Because of that, it’s taken a wildly increasing market share among turkey hunters.   The 28 gauge packs significantly more pellets and offers longer ranges than the .410, but it's still a light-recoiling load.

1 month ago | guns.com | Kristin Alberts

Not Patterning the Gun Properly Read this one, and then read it again. You need to pattern your turkey gun, period. It’s no different than sighting in a rifle. Shoot the gun you intend to hunt with, using the choke(s) you’ll use on the hunt, with the exact ammunition with which you intend to hunt.   This Mossberg Eventide produced a mean pattern with Apex TSS loads.

Feb 27, 2025 | guns.com | Kristin Alberts

Crowned King: .17 HMR No matter how much you love any of the other .17s – and believe me, I understand nostalgia and cult followings – there’s just no arguing that on mainstream popularity, the .17 HMR has dominated this category since its introduction by projectile and ammunition powerhouse Hornady in 2002.   Related Review: All About the .17 HMR – A Tiny Round with a Big Footprint   The .17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire rules the roost when it comes to .17-caliber rounds.

Feb 7, 2025 | guns.com | Kristin Alberts

The latest lightweight centerfire rifles and competition-ready rigs may steal the headlines, but don’t sleep on the lowly rimfires this year. Plinking is great fun, and it’s also the way most of us got our start in shooting and hunting. However, the list of hot new rimfire rifles that debuted at SHOT Show 2025 in Las Vegas proves that rimfires have evolved into so much more. Here’s what we found on the showroom floor.