9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe

OL's former shooting editor takes on common misconceptions about bullet penetration, shotgun balance and fit, rifle trajectory, and more The post 9 Old Shooting Myths That Too Many Hunters Still Believe appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Jim Carmichel

What Happens When I Call 911?

As adrenaline pumped into my bloodstream, I felt the beginning of tremors in my hands. Cold sweat appeared on my brow, and my breathing became shallow. Then, I heard the voice: 911. What’s your emergency? As a teenager scooping ice cream after school at the local Baskin Robbins, I wasn’t prep...

By Richard Johnson

Lockheed D-21: Cold War Spy Drone

In October 1962, the C.I.A. and the U.S.A.F. requested that Lockheed study a high-speed, high-altitude drone concept for reconnaissance flights over particularly hostile territories to avoid endangering aircrews. Created during the height of the Cold War and following the shootdown of a U-2 spy p...

By Friedrich Seiltgen

Fudd Friday: The Highs And Lows Of The Winchester Model 1200

The Winchester Model 1200 is a bit of a paradox. In my experience, these shotguns generally work pretty well; they’re easy to fix, they’re light, and they are affordable. You’d think they’d be popular, but they aren’t. Not with gun keeners, at least; gun writers and ...

By Zac K

NEXTORCH Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves for Cold Hunting Days

If you hunt or shoot in real winter conditions, you already know how fast your hands can go numb once the wind picks up or the snow/rain starts falling. NEXTORCH North America’s new Snow Guard Winter Tactical Gloves look like they’re aimed squarely at that problem. Built for operations in tem...

By Luke Cuenco

Bank Fishing Blueprint #004: Using Live Bait to Scout a New Pond

Welcome back to Bank Fishing Blueprint, the weekly AllOutdoor series focused on helping bank anglers find and catch more fish. Last week, we talked about urban fishing and how to find productive spots hiding right in the middle of the city. If you missed that installment, it is worth going back a...

By Keith Lusher

Was the 1911’s Grip Safety a Mistake?

The 1911 has now been with us for a century and a decade. Throughout that lifespan, there’s been no point at which it was not beloved by huge numbers of soldiers, law enforcement agents, and civilian shooters. Astonishingly, perhaps implausibly, the 1911 remains a darling of serious pistol...

By Clayton Walker

5.56 vs .223: What's the Actual Difference?

This question shows up at gun counters more than just about anything else. Someone grabs a box of ammo, notices it says .223 Remington, but their barrel is marked 5.56 NATO, and suddenly they are wondering if they made a mistake. I have watched this exact scenario play out dozens of times, and ho...

By Sam.S

Offbeat Shopping Options – Where to Turn When Resources Are Scarce

There are any number of reasons why you might not be able to find what you need when shopping at your usual stores. Breakdowns can happen at any point in the supply chain. The manufacturer might be experiencing supply issues themselves, for example. Or there could be problems with the transportat...

By Jim Cobb
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