Kristin Alberts

2 weeks 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.

3 weeks 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.

Feb 7, 2025 | guns.com | Kristin Alberts

For over 40 years, Traditions has been a major player in the muzzleloading game. Recent years have seen the company offer not only traditional black powder rifles, but also wildly innovative versions. It started in 2021 with a Federal/Hodgdon partnership to debut the Traditions NitroFire rifle capable of shooting an encapsulated Firestick – a precharged load unique to Traditions. Fast-forward four years, and Traditions has introduced the NitroBolt: the first Firestick-capable bolt action.