An Ice Cold Morning, a Savage 24, and My Very First Deer
It was, as my dad would say, “colder than a well digger’s ass.” There was even a little snow covering the Texas Hill Country grass. I was probably 8 years ...
May 28, 2020
Firearms & Hunting Writer
Jon Wayne Taylor is a firearms and hunting writer.
More than 450 published articles for national outlets and industry print publications: gun and gear reviews, handgun hunting in Africa and North America, and reporting on the industry behind both.
Published in The Truth About Guns, Shooting News Weekly, CARNIVORE, Field Ethos, RECOIL, RECOIL OFFGRID, and more.
441Articles indexed
7+Outlets & print titles
12Years in print
Selected work
Succulent Karoo Springbok Slam With A Sig Sauer Cross
With a little red dot on the antelope's shoulder, a shot rang out.
June 29, 2026
Taurus Raging Hunter Review: Giant Killer
As I steadied the revolver, the eland bull stood.
June 17, 2026
Gun Review: Colt Python 2.5-Inch Matte Blued Edition
A classic big-boy Roscoe with modern Python improvements
December 15, 2025
Hunting South Africa's Cape Mountain Zebra With the Wilson Combat NULA 20S in 300 HAMR
Now we wait for him to make a mistake
December 14, 2024
The Venerable Aught-Six
The .30-06 Springfield cartridge was conceived, as conceptions often are, in frustration.
March 29, 2022
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Browse the full archive →- Succulent Karoo Springbok Slam With A Sig Sauer CrossWith a little red dot on the antelope's shoulder, a shot rang out.CARNIVORE
Don't Try This At HomeI don't appreciate being lied to, but there's nobody to blame but me.CARNIVORE- Taurus Raging Hunter Review: Giant KillerAs I steadied the revolver, the eland bull stood.CARNIVORE
Gear Review: Leupold Storm Warden Jacket and PantsThrough a series of fortunate events...Shooting News Weekly
Optic Review: Osight SE Green-Dot Closed Emitter SightThe SE is the newest closed emitter pistol optic from OSightShooting News Weekly
Gear Review: Kifaru Deluxe Bino Harness and Steelhead Chest RigAs a huge bonus, everything is made right here in the USAShooting News Weekly
Bear Hunting: Pity The Texan"Hey, come on and give me a hand. I've got this bear..."CARNIVORE- Gun Review: Colt Python 2.5-Inch Matte Blued EditionA classic big-boy Roscoe with modern Python improvementsShooting News Weekly
Gear Review: Kifaru 44 Mag G2 Pack and ARK FrameEarly this year I was on the way to prepare for Idaho huntsShooting News Weekly
Gun Review: New Thompson/Center Arms Encore ProHunter RifleGregg Ritz set out to re-start one of America's great firearms brandsShooting News Weekly
Gear Review: LaCrosse Footwear Ursa MS GTX Hunting BootsWorth every penny after miles across North America and AfricaShooting News Weekly
Inside Commercial Firearms Insurance and the Fight for AmericaThanks to lawfare and ignorance, few insurance programs remainShooting News Weekly
Gun Review: Colt Kodiak 4.25-Inch .44 MagnumA big, beautiful, powerful weaponShooting News Weekly
Gun Review: The New Colt Viper 4.25"Thoroughly modern guts with a hard-boiled detective throwback lookShooting News Weekly
Gun Review: Taurus TX22 T.O.R.O. .22LR PistolAn outstanding value, well above similarly priced optionsShooting News Weekly- Gun Review: Bushmaster XM-15 QRC (Quick Response Carbine)This is the first time I’ve wanted a Bushmaster AR-15 since I was a kid. Bushmaster has been synonymous with the AR-15 for decades. Tens of thousands, if not more, ...The Truth About Guns
What If: America FragmentedIt's been a weird life. I've served as a rural police officer, volunteer firefighter, and EMT going back for decades.RECOIL OFFGRID
Optics Review: Winchester Supreme Optics 6-18x50mm RiflescopeImpressive what Chinese-made optics deliver at a very low priceShooting News Weekly
Gun Review: Taurus Raging Hunter in .454 CasullPowerful and portableShooting News Weekly
Things That Just Last: Great Guns and Gear Based On Decades of Real World UseI shoot more than most, I hunt more than anyone I knowShooting News Weekly
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Gun ReviewsRevolvers, carry pistols, and hunting rifles, reviewed after real use.204 articlesGear ReviewsOptics, ammunition, packs, and boots run through full seasons.115 articlesHuntingHandgun hunting and big game features from Idaho to the Karoo.44 articlesIndustryThe business, insurance, and politics behind the guns.95 articles