Leica PRS 5-30x56i Goes Flat Dark Earth

Six years ago I tested the original Leica PRS 5-30x56i  on a Ruger Precision Rifle, and I concluded that it had a clear, crisp image, a mechanical feel and turrets that were a pleasure to use. Nowhere in that review did I say, "it would be better in tan." Yet here we are, with the ...

By Eric B •

Smith & Wesson Acquires Savage Arms, Uniting Two Historic American Gunmakers

Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms in a transaction initially valued at $160 million, combining two iconic American gunmakers. The deal significantly expands Smith & Wesson’s hunting and precision rifle portfolio and raises questions about the future of Savage firearms.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

AO Review: WeatherX Solar Power Bank and Light

Most of the emergency gear I own usually plays double duty as part of my primary camping gear. Put simply, if it’s not likely to get used, I don’t really want to have it around. The WeatherX XPCW19B is one item that I’d normally file into the category of “survival” gear, but it’s turn...

By Luke Cuenco •

Creekside Custom Pinnacle Safety for Ruger MK IV Pistols

Some upgrades add speed, some add accuracy, and some just fix the one thing about a pistol that nags at you every time you pick it up. The Pinnacle Safety from Creekside Custom belongs to that last group. It is a purpose-built replacement for the factory safety on the Ruger MK IV, made for shoote...

By Eric B •

TEKTO F1 X EOTECH Edition Knife Review

Editor’s Note: The author received a free F1 X EOTECH Edition knife from TEKTO for this review. All opinions are the author’s. When I first saw the TEKTO F1 Alpha × EOTECH collaboration on Instagram, my interest was immediately piqued. As I am already an EOTech fan for its high-quali...

By Ryan Domke •

PSA Sabre Mixtape Vol. 1 Review: A Suppressed .300 Blackout PDW

The PSA Sabre Mixtape Vol. 1 pairs upgraded AR components with a compact .300 Blackout platform and matching titanium suppressor. Here’s how the combination performs—and whether it earns its price.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Smith & Wesson Announces Acquisition of Savage Arms

Savage Arms, one of America’s oldest firearms companies, has been acquired by another of the US’ oldest firearms giants - Smith & Wesson. Formed in 1894 by inventor and businessman Arthur Savage. Previously, Savage was a subsidiary of Vista Outdoor until 2019, when Savag...

By Matthew Moss •

Why the Dutch Oven Still Outcooks Everything in Camp

A Dutch oven is heavy, bulky, and nothing close to new, but it remains the most versatile cookware you can haul into camp. The reason comes down to how it moves heat. Place hot coals underneath the three short legs and more coals on the flat, flanged lid, and the interior heats evenly from both [...

By James Chen •

7 Trophy Smallmouth Waters, From Lake Ontario to Dale Hollow

Smallmouth hold in clear water, so they readily spot your line, and they feed on crayfish, alewives, and invasive gobies. Build a food chain on crayfish and hellgrammites, add rocky substrate and consistent current, and you have the makings of a trophy fishery. The seven waters below span natural...

By James Chen •
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