The Dueling Roots of the Old West Gunfighter

The lone gunman squaring off in a dusty street, hand hovering over a low-slung holster, is one of the most durable images in American gear culture. Its origin lies not on the frontier but in the East, in a formal ritual imported from Europe and practiced for decades by prominent men in the young ...

By James Chen •

AllOutdoor Review: Maverick XL-V Hunting Blind – Affordable or Cheap?

Many of us grew up hanging off of the side of a tree while hunting. It was frigid, anxiety-inducing (swaying in wind gusts), and never stoked the fires of excitement for the pastime of hunting. Now, many of us have grown older, wiser, and desire more creature comforts. There’s no glory in f...

By Adam Scepaniak •

The Armory Life Presents: The 2026 Cantius Award

I have worked with Dr. Will Dabbs for much of my career as an editor and consider him to be both an exceptional contributor and a good friend. No matter the deadline or the assignment, I always know that I can count on him to deliver a well-rounded, thoroughly researched and — most importantly ...

By Mike Humphries •

America’s Classic Deer Rifles, According to Jim Carmichel

Open the action on these rifles and you can almost smell the campfire smoke from a time and place long ago and far away The post America’s Classic Deer Rifles, According to Jim Carmichel appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel •

Combat Index: Dots, Irons or Point Shooting?

The world of defensive-style shooting has long been filled with controversy and differences of opinion. One point we might all agree on is that the road to success involves putting decisive hits on an adversary in the shortest possible time. But how we achieve this has been open to debate for yea...

By Mike Boyle •

Jim Carmichel’s ‘Favorite’ Deer Rifles

OL's former shooting editor maintains you don't have to pick a single favorite rifle for hunting deer. Here are his top picks, and the stories behind each The post Jim Carmichel’s ‘Favorite’ Deer Rifles appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel •

Curious Relics #141: Right On Time – The Remington Model 1875 Part IV

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! Over the last three articles, we covered the history of the Remington Model 1875, the short list of variations it came in, and the dating and specification situation, which turned out to be about as frustrating as any...

By Sam.S •

5 onX Hunt Tools Serious Deer Hunters Overlook

Most hunters who run a mapping app already lean on the core tools: studying habitat and terrain from home, marking food sources and deer sign, navigating unfamiliar ground in the dark, and finding the way out after a long sit. Those basics have earned their place among the genuine game-changers o...

By James Chen •
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