The Best Deer Hunting Cartridges of 2026

These are the hottest new cartridges in the whitetail woods, plus some old classics The post The Best Deer Hunting Cartridges of 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow •

Why Many Hunters Skip Scoring Their Trophy Bucks

A hunter who kills the buck of a lifetime and then declines to run a tape over it is not being modest. For many serious hunters, refusing to have a trophy officially scored is a deliberate choice, rooted in everything from privacy to a belief that a number cheapens the whole point of the hunt. [&...

By James Chen •

Suppressor Boom: Where FFL Margin Actually Comes From

The August NFA check surge proves demand for suppressors is real. The margin, though, is no longer in the paperwork fee or the can itself - it is in the bundle, the service, and an intake process that knows which customer is on which legal path.

By Gary Stone •

B-52 Achieves Key Milestones for Engine, Radar Modernization

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) —   The U.S. Air Force marked major progress in the long-term modernization of the B-52 strategic bomber fleet in 2026 with two critical acquisition decisions: Milestone B approval on June 1 for the B-52J Commercial Engine Replacement Program, allowing the engine ...

By Eric G •

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 •

Oct. 1 Pistol Ban, Virginia Enforcement, and a Bruen Split

Connecticut's convertible-pistol ban takes effect October 1 with felony penalties and two federal challenges pending. Virginia's attorney general has switched on civil enforcement, and the appeals courts now disagree about whether buying a gun is protected conduct.

By Fred Thompson •

Altitude Sickness: How to Prevent It and Treat It

Fitness will not save you from altitude sickness, and neither will drinking water. The single thing that causes acute mountain sickness is gaining altitude too fast without acclimatization, and the most reliable way to prevent it is to climb slowly enough that your body can adjust. This matters f...

By James Chen •

Fifth Circuit Handgun Ruling: What FFL Dealers Do Now

A divided Fifth Circuit panel held that the federal ban on direct interstate handgun sales violates the Second Amendment. For dealers, the effect is on the calendar, not the counter yet.

By Claire Eason •

AllOutdoor Review: Jones Dairy Farm All-Natural Pork Sausage Roll

Many of us are hunters here and love not only the pursuit of our hunts, but also the reward of fresh meat upon a successful harvest. When we can’t frequent “nature’s grocery store” out in the wild, we still want to have delicious, wholesome, and nutritious food at home. So...

By Adam Scepaniak •
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