Best Hunting Rifles of 2026, In-Depth Accuracy Testing
This year features some remarkable game-changing newcomers and proven stalwarts The post Best Hunting Rifles of 2026, In-Depth Accuracy Testing appeared first on Outdoor Life.
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NRA Reformers Fusaro and Journey Seek Member Support for 2027 Ballot
NRA reformers Dennis Fusaro and Phil Journey seek member support for the 2027 board ballot to continue rebuilding accountability and advancing gun rights.
The Rimfire Report: Got Milk? CCI's 45 Grain Clean-22 Suppressor Ammo
Shooting a suppressed .22 LR rifle or pistol is probably one of the more “peaceful” shooting experiences you can have on the homestead or at the range. Today we're looking at a CCI load built for one job: feeding a suppressed .22 without packing the baffles full of lead. CCI Clea...
Two Icons, One Platform: The SIG Sauer P226-X AGENCY
SIG Sauer and Agency Arms have teamed up on the P226-X AGENCY, a purpose-built evolution of the P226 under the tagline "Two Icons. One Legendary Platform." The pistol combines SIG Sauer performance with Agency Arms design, and every element is aimed at control, speed and shootabil...
Leupold VX-Freedom Straight-Wall Ships With Three Calibrated Dials
Straight-wall cartridge hunting has grown fast, mostly because states that used to restrict deer hunters to slugs opened the door to .350 Legend and its relatives. The optics side has been slower to catch up. Leupold’s newest scope is built specifically for those rifles. The VX-Freedom Stra...
FFL Direct: ATF's Trace API and the Registry Fight
ATF pitched an opt-in API that answers trace requests straight from a dealer's recordkeeping system, while Congress asked the White House to dismantle a 1.4 billion-record database. Here is what that collision means for your shop, your vendor, and your counter staff.
NRA Board Sends Seat-Cut Plan Back for Study Ahead of 2027 Election
NRA directors sent a proposal to cut 30 board seats over three years back to committee. Jeff Knox explains the decision, proposed changes requiring member approval, and the petition effort for two fellow reformers ahead of the 2027 election.
The Gila River Alternate: The CDT’s Most Popular Detour
The Continental Divide Trail runs 3,038.2 miles between the Mexican and Canadian borders, spanning five states, and it mostly traces the geographic Continental Divide. That is the official version. On the ground, almost every person who thru-hikes the trail walks a different path, stitching toget...
New Video Series: Winchester Big Game Ammo 101
Looking to go smack a black bear this fall? Elk? Moose? Some other big game? If you are looking to hit the hunting fields this fall and you want to pick the optimal ammunition for the job, it can be tricky to choose—but Winchester Ammunition is here to help! They’ve just launched the Win...
“Knockdown Power” Is the Biggest Myth in Big Game Hunting
The myth goes something like this: Use enough gun and you'll knock down game in its tracks. Here's why that's a total myth The post “Knockdown Power” Is the Biggest Myth in Big Game Hunting appeared first on Outdoor Life.