Posts about "championships"
Electric Dirt Bike Maker Heybike Partners With The San Antonio Spurs
One might think that an NBA franchise and an electric mobility company do not have much in common, but there are definitely some similarities to be found. Both represent active pursuits, as well as having tight-knit communities, and the mutual objective of having a good time. That is the goal of ...
Well Before the Creedmoor, Our Legendary Shooting Editor Created the 6.5 Panther
Jim Carmichel considered the 6.5 to be the "ultimate caliber" The post Well Before the Creedmoor, Our Legendary Shooting Editor Created the 6.5 Panther appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The Classic American Shotguns You Should Definitely Recognize
There was a time when "Made in the USA" meant elegantly-styled field guns. These are our former shooting editor's top picks The post The Classic American Shotguns You Should Definitely Recognize appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The Shooting Paradox: Slow Down to Speed Up
When I was a teenager, the misconception I had about professional racing was that the trophy would go to the most powerful car, or perhaps the most aggressive driver. It was in the mid-90s that a number of racing games hit the market that tried to simulate the physics and details of motorsports a...
America Has Always Loved Its Service Rifles
The stories behind how America's soldiers reshaped civilian marksmanship, recreational shooting, and (ultimately) hunting The post America Has Always Loved Its Service Rifles appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Ayoob: Is the 1911 Wrong for CCW?
There are reasons why the full-size 1911 pistol is often described as “iconic,” and the gun’s long and successful history on battlefields, in the streets and at pistol championships isn’t the only reason. It’s slim for its power level, an important dimension for both comfort a...
‘I Finally Shot a Good Group.’ The Story of Jim Carmichel’s Benchrest World Record
How our former shooting editor made history in benchrest competition The post ‘I Finally Shot a Good Group.’ The Story of Jim Carmichel’s Benchrest World Record appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Ayoob: Can You Shoot Your 1911 Backwards?
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...
Ayoob: Was the 10mm Destined to Fail?
No other handgun cartridge has experienced quite as many ups, down and reinventions of purpose in so short a time as the 10mm Auto. Generally thought to have been a product of the 1980s, the 10mm’s whole story actually goes back further. A Brief History of the 10mm The mid-twentieth century saw...