Colton Bagnoli
Born and raised in Chandler, AZ, Colton was introduced to the outdoors early on by his father and grandfather. After harvesting his first deer, hunting immediately became a way of life. Colton brings a wealth of hunting and professional gunsmithing experience to Western Hunter Magazine. He now resides in Montana where his current profession as a Police Officer and SRT Sniper continues to develop his firearms training portfolio. His wife and kids support Colton in his writing and passion for the outdoors.
Stone Glacier M7 Pant

When it comes to late-season big game and winter predator hunting, I have tried everything to stay warm and dry […]

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Building a Cartridge

Whether you’re looking to shoot a bullet that is unavailable in factory ammo, seeking better performance from your rifle, or tracking down accurate load data for a new rifle without spending a week’s pay on components, Unknown Munitions has you covered.

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It's Worth Carrying

I often hear the excuses made by hunters who make the conscious decision not to carry a sidearm to defend […]

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Nightforce NX8 Riflescope Review

Nightforce Optics is an industry leader when it comes to riflescopes, and their NX8 is no different. See why.

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Mid-Power Riflescopes Review

With all the amazing mid-range rifle scopes available you might need some help figuring out which one is best for you.

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Barrel Length 101

With the advancements in custom rifles and efforts to go ultralight, here is why you should put a short barrel on your next rifle.

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Proof Research Switch Rifle Review

Colton tests out the new Proof Research Switch Rifle, a modular option which allows you to switch barrels from home.

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Browning X-Bolt Hells Canyon Long Range Rifle
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Backcountry Hunters Course
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Tips for Improvised Rifle Shots

Rifle shots during a hunt are almost always spontaneous, so you should practice these tips for improvised shots.

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