Suppressors for predator hunting have become one of my favorite additions to a coyote rifle. Once you spend some time shooting and hunting with a suppressed rifle, it's pretty hard to go back to shooting one without one. For predator hunting, I don't look at a suppressor as just something that makes a rifle quieter. It changes the entire shooting experience. Less blast and concussion, better communication with hunting partners, easier follow-up shots, less disturbance on the property and, of...

If you've spent any time shopping for a thermal scope, you've probably noticed that most manufacturers enforce MAP pricing. In many cases, every dealer advertises the exact same price. That can leave buyers wondering, "If the price is the same everywhere, why does it matter who I buy from?" Last week, I had a customer trying to save about $200 on a thermal. That conversation reminded me of something I think every buyer should consider before making a purchase. It wasn't a normal price...

Over the years, I've had the opportunity to talk with hundreds of hunters researching their first thermal optic. Most don't end up with a bad scope. In fact, today's thermal market has a lot of excellent options. What I have noticed, though, is that many hunters later realize there were features, capabilities, or considerations they didn't fully appreciate when making their first purchase. Here are some of the most common things I encourage hunters to think about before investing in thermal....