Another step, and two deer scooted from a foggy clearing. But their dash into the alders suggested they’d not go far. Circling downwind, I drifted onto a deer trail, pausing at each step, glassing not yards ahead but feet. Then: a glint from the shadows. Stay still! Presently, beside ...
I conducted a good old-fashioned shootout to see how the 25 Creedmoor and 25 Weatherby RPM stack up against quarter-bore classics like the .25/06 Remington, .257 Roberts, and .257 Weatherby Magnum The post The Ultimate .25-Caliber Shootout: Newcomers vs The Classics appeared first on Outdoor Life.
When it comes time to shoot, will you be prepared to deliver the shot you have to? Will you have the skills needed to face down that moment, through all the stress and pressure? Have you invested the time needed to develop these skills so that they click in immediately and without a second though...
Fall is the time of year when many firearm owners will head out into fields and forests to fill their freezers with harvested game. This includes everything from small game such as rabbits and squirrels to much larger animals such as whitetail deer and elk. Whether it is for the sport, sustenance...
You hear a bump in the night. Your thoughts are racing and you are groggy. What’s going on? Is it a family member? An intruder? Where is your gun and did you forget to lock the door? Are you prepared to fight? These are the last things we want to be thinking about in this scenario, un...
The 1911 is truly a classic gun. It is robust, reliable and easy to shoot well. Well, it’s easy to shoot for right-handers, that is. Historically, the 1911 pistol has been a right-hander’s gun. Now, the history books tell us there was a time in America when a teacher would rap a naturally lef...
From its earliest experimental roots to today’s cutting-edge stealth bombers, the flying wing has remained one of aviation’s most radical and enduring ideas. Stripped of traditional fuselage and tail structures, this design prioritizes aerodynamic efficiency above all else. The design reduces...
Bill Wilson has been building firearms since before most of us were born. Now he's written a book about it. Wilson Combat just released Guns, Hunting, and Shooting: What I've Learned in 60 Years , a 234-page hardcover that spans rifle, handgun, and cartridge selection along with l...
Looking for cheap rifles for sale in 2025 that actually deliver quality? This guide covers the top budget bolt-action and semi-auto rifles under $450, including the Ruger American, Savage Axis II, Mossberg Patriot, and more — plus tips on where to buy from a licensed FFL dealer near you.
In order to load, unload and verify the condition of your Springfield Hellcat (or any other semi-automatic handgun), you have to be able to rack the slide. But what about those who aren’t strong enough to do that? Isn’t it impossible if your hands are too weak? I’m going to throw out a bit ...