Packing a Punch: A History of the M14

The M14 rifle holds a significant place in the history of American military firearms, serving as a bridge between the battle rifles of World War II and the US’ military’s modern assault rifles. Developed in the post-World War II era, the M14 was the standard-issue rifle for the U.S. m...

By Patrik O •

Front Line Friday #30: Cold Weather Patrol Gear

Welcome back to Front Line Friday. This week is a gear week, and the topic is building a cold weather patrol layer system that keeps you functional across a twelve-hour shift instead of just warm for the first hour. Front Line Friday is brought to you by Dead Air Silencers , whose support keeps t...

By Tom R •

Kings Camo Introduces New Fall 2026 Product Collection

With the arrival of fall 2026, Kings Camo is putting its latest product collections on the market. As a name synonymous with technical camouflage and high performance in the outdoors, the company has designed these new offerings to be more adaptable to whatever environment a hunter or adventurer ...

By Patrik Orcutt •

Smith & Wesson And Vortex Team Up For New Package Deal

In North American Fudd world, the package deal that includes a rifle and a scope is a very popular item come hunting season. And no wonder; instead of faffing about, trying to fit a scope or find a gunsmith to do the job for you, it’s one-stop shopping, getting both pieces of the equation a...

By Zac K. •

Wheelgun Wednesday: Smith & Wesson America 250 Limited-Edition 642, 66

We are back with another installment of Wheelgun Wednesday, and this week we are going to take a gander at some of the new patriotic-themed revolvers that Smith & Wesson has announced. The new Smith & Wesson America 250 Limited Edition revolver series includes a Model 642 as well as a Mod...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Smith & Wesson X Vortex: Ready-to-Hunt Model 1854 Packages

There's something satisfying about a lever gun that doesn't need you to fuss over it before opening day. Smith & Wesson and Vortex have teamed up to build exactly that, four new Model 1854 packages that come out of the box scoped, sighted, and ready to hunt. Two rifles in .30-30 Win...

By Eric B •

Beretta A400 Solo: Speed & Softness in a Mid-Range Semi-Auto

Beretta's new A400 Solo slots into the Goldilocks zone of the A400 lineup: faster cycling and cleaner operation than the A300 family, but without the premium features and recoil reduction of the Xtreme Plus or AX800 Suprema. It's built for hunters who want the A400 platform's prove...

By Eric B •

Best Shotguns of 2026, Range Tested & Reviewed

See OL’s range-tested picks for the best 2026 shotguns, from Beretta’s AX800 Suprema to Browning’s Maxus II Golden Clays. The post Best Shotguns of 2026, Range Tested & Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Alex Robinson •
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