Jon R. Sundra
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Jon R. Sundra has been a full-time professional firearms and hunting writer since 1970 and has served on the editorial staff of many of the largest national firearms and outdoor publications. He has hunted on five continents, including 20 African safaris. He sold his first article in 1965 and since that time has written more than 2,500 articles and columns and had over 30,000 photographs published. Jon lives in the Charlotte area of North Carolina and has two sons.
Gun Articles
The Impressive Rise Of The Fat-Bolt Rifle
A new wind blowing across the sporting rifle landscape is delivering a dominating combination of affordability and accuracy — the rise of the fat-bolt rifle.
Ammunition
Gun Debate: 7mm vs. .30 Caliber
In the 7mm vs 30 caliber debate, which reigns supreme? One veteran gun writer offers his take.
Gun Articles
How Does Barrel Bedding Affect Accuracy?
Not all barrel bedding is equal. There is a lot with regard to bedding dynamics that can either increase or decrease a rifle's accuracy.
Gun Articles
Review: New Savage A22 Rimfire Rifle
Building off the success of the cutting-edge A17, the Savage A22 is the semi-auto rifle line’s .22 LR variant and proves to be one fun plinker, decked out with unique features.
Classic Guns
Gallery: 10 Most Influential Rifle Designs
There have been many influential rifle designs over the years, but which have had the most pronounced and lasting effect on rifle development?
Gun Reviews
The Scoop on Straight-Pull Rifles
While incredibly popular in Europe, straight-pull rifles have never caught on in the states. Here’s an inside look at the straight-pull action and several modern straight-pull rifles currently available.
Ammunition
Do You Really Need Premium Ammo?
Once upon a time, hunters did just fine with standard bullets. Find out how bullet designs have changed over the years and whether you need premium ammo for your next hunt.
Gun Reviews
How The Savage A17 Revolutionized The .17 HMR Rifle
In this Savage A17 review, Jon R. Sundra explains how the first delayed blowback semi-auto action chambered in .17 HMR rimfire operates and performs at the bench.