My Long Road to the SA-35

My dad was so annoyed by this phone call — the teacher had it on speaker phone in the office — that I could hear his sigh and eye roll through the speaker. The teacher demanded a parent/teacher meeting to sit down and discuss my behavior. My crime? Instead of reading the assigned material in ...

By Bradley Johnson •

Remington Hunting Dog Products – Gear Up Man’s Best Friend!

With hunting seasons upon us, Remington Hunting Dog products are incredibly timely as we set out in the woods and fields with man’s best friend. Whether you need gear for out in the field for your four-legged friend, or some causal comfort materials after your return home from a successful ...

By Adam Scepaniak •

Why You Don’t Need Hollow Points

Editor’s Note: Be aware of your local and state as well as federal laws and how they apply to carrying firearms and self-defense. This article does not represent training advice nor legal guidance. Please seek the advise of qualified legal counsel on all legal matters. Ammunition performan...

By Mike Boyle •

Hunting Pronghorns by Horseback in a Wyoming Blizzard

Antelope hunting has gradually evolved around the four-wheel-drive vehicle, which makes the horseback method a deliberate step backward and, for some hunters, a better test of the pursuit. When snow drifts pile up and the engine becomes a liability rather than an asset, a saddle horse crosses gro...

By James Chen •

Elk River: BC’s Cutthroat and Bull Trout Alternative to Alaska

If you want a July trout destination with genuine dry-fly fishing, large fish, and few anglers crowding the runs, the Elk River in southeastern British Columbia answers the question. Hank Ingram, who coordinates trips and directs sporting travel at Frontiers, called it an easy answer to exactly t...

By James Chen •

Police Stories: The Gut-Wrenching Newhall Shooting

Across every occupation are seminal incidents that have had profound repercussions. Engineering disasters, airplane crashes, and industrial accidents are change-making examples. In the law enforcement profession, the murders of four California Highway Patrol officers in Newhall, Calif., on April ...

By Randall Wilson •

Iron Sights vs. Scope vs. Red Dot: What Wins at Speed

If speed is the only metric you care about, the honest answer is that it depends on distance, light, and the shot you have to make. Timed testing with an IPSC shot timer tells a cleaner story than any spec sheet. Shooting a Marlin 336 .30-30 Dark Series from a standing freehand position to mimic ...

By James Chen •

The 10 Best Winter Steelhead Flies for Any River

Winter steelheading splits cleanly between two worlds: the swing game on Pacific Northwest rivers and the dead-drift nymph-and-egg approach that dominates Great Lakes tributaries. The flies that work in cold water earn their place because steelhead metabolism slows in colder months, pushing fish ...

By James Chen •

TFB Review: Vortex AMG UH-1 Gen II Holographic Sight

Holographic sights have never really been my wheelhouse. I know they get pricey, and I know the usual knocks against them are battery life and reticle quality, but past that, I do not have a ton of experience with them. So when  Vortex Optics  sent over their  AMG UH-1 Gen II &nbsp...

By Sam.S •
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