We usually think of Pre-64 Winchesters, Savage 99s, and vintage Marlins as the deer rifles of our grandfathers, but these post-war Mausers were some of the best in their time The post The FN Mauser Is the Best Deer Rifle that History Forgot appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Ohio lawmakers had an opportunity to remove suppressors from the state's dangerous ordnance classification. The Senate delivered a 31–1 victory, but the House has left SB 214 sitting in committee for months. Sean Maloney argues that Ohio gun owners deserve action, not another round of political...
The Pulsar Thermion 3 LRF XT60 is a 1280x1024 HD thermal riflescope with a built-in 1,200 m (1,312 yd) laser rangefinder. This is Pulsar’s new flagship thermal, made for hunters who want serious night capability in something that mounts, looks and handles like a classic 30 mm scope. After a...
What makes the best rifle for deer hunting? If you’re looking for some help buying the right gun for deer season, read on for advice based on different hunting scenarios—the best rifle for whitetail deer hunting in the thick softwoods of Maine is a lot different from a deer rifle that works ...
There’s a near-bewildering assortment of high-performance shotshells on the market these days, with small-to-medium manufacturers bringing out new-and-improved hunting loads every month, it seems. What makes Apex’s new Cold Front shells different, and why would you want them? As their...
The reason for lever-action rifles’ decline isn’t because people didn’t want them, not exactly. The problem was twofold: A lot of people who wanted lever-actions could have their desires met by rifles that were already on the market, typically at more affordable second-hand pric...
Every second counts when gear has to come off fast. The Tubes® Rapid-Release Buckle is FirstSpear’s patented closure system (U.S. Patent 10,051,984), molded from lightweight, high-performance polymers. A two-motion release at 3 to 4 pounds of force lets the operator don, doff, and reassemb...
At CANCON West 2026, @BallisticAviation stops by TENET Suppressors to see the company’s newest line, the Buckskin series. Co-Founder Mike explains that TENET built its name on lightweight hunting suppressors for long-range and backcountry shooters, and the Buckskin is aimed at a...
The October lull gets blamed for empty sits across the whitetail woods, but the deer are still moving. They have shifted their patterns, and in most cases, they are circling the same tired stands hunters keep climbing into. The problem lies in where the hunter sits, not in how the deer behave. If...