U.S. Navy’s WWII Radar-Guided Bat Glide Bomb

Striking enemy ships with airborne munitions became a priority after World War I. While the challenges were monumental at the time, the rewards for success were too great to pass up. However, bombs and torpedoes dropped by early naval strike aircraft stood little chance against armored warships b...

By Tom Laemlein •

DOJ Targets Two Connecticut Police Departments Over Alleged Gun Carry Permit Delays

The Justice Department has opened civil rights investigations into police departments in Waterbury and Middletown, Connecticut, over alleged delays and denials of firearm carry permits. The federal action comes as Connecticut's gun owners confront a longstanding appeals backlog that has left some...

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Leica PRS 5-30x56i Goes Flat Dark Earth

Six years ago I tested the original Leica PRS 5-30x56i  on a Ruger Precision Rifle, and I concluded that it had a clear, crisp image, a mechanical feel and turrets that were a pleasure to use. Nowhere in that review did I say, "it would be better in tan." Yet here we are, with the ...

By Eric B •

The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time

These are our favorite classic and modern shotguns for hunting upland birds The post The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of All Time appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Alex Robinson •

AO Review: WeatherX Solar Power Bank and Light

Most of the emergency gear I own usually plays double duty as part of my primary camping gear. Put simply, if it’s not likely to get used, I don’t really want to have it around. The WeatherX XPCW19B is one item that I’d normally file into the category of “survival” gear, but it’s turn...

By Luke Cuenco •

Daiwa Seaborg 300J – Downscaled Frame with Extreme Performance

Daiwa is here to pull deep-dropping away from its almost heavy machinery roots with the new compact Seaborg 300J electric reel. Moving away from bent butt rods and jumbo reels, the new Seaborg 300J is the smallest electric reel yet, coming in at 20.1 ounces and comfortable in the hand. Letting an...

By Eugene L. •

Berkley Minnotator Grub – Minnotator Lineup Expands

Berkley Fishing is expanding their Minnotator lineup with the new prerigged Minnotator Grub, a lifelike minnow profile grub that is designed to mimic natural forage. Meant to make things easy, this bait is ready from the packaging, so just tie it on, cast, retrieve, and hopefully catch. The reali...

By Eugene L. •

Why the Dutch Oven Still Outcooks Everything in Camp

A Dutch oven is heavy, bulky, and nothing close to new, but it remains the most versatile cookware you can haul into camp. The reason comes down to how it moves heat. Place hot coals underneath the three short legs and more coals on the flat, flanged lid, and the interior heats evenly from both [...

By James Chen •

7 Trophy Smallmouth Waters, From Lake Ontario to Dale Hollow

Smallmouth hold in clear water, so they readily spot your line, and they feed on crayfish, alewives, and invasive gobies. Build a food chain on crayfish and hellgrammites, add rocky substrate and consistent current, and you have the makings of a trophy fishery. The seven waters below span natural...

By James Chen •

Bank Fishing Blueprint #019: Chumming for Bass

Welcome back to Bank Fishing Blueprint, the weekly AllOutdoor series focused on helping anglers find and catch more fish from the bank. Last week, we covered why you should leave a note on your windshield every time you park to fish, a thirty-second habit that can save you a ticket, a tow, or an ...

By Keith Lusher •
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