My first real interaction with the CRKT Daktyl was during a guided tour of Columbia River Knife & Tool’s (CRKT) Portland, Oregon facility. In contrast to all of the other knives on the table during the intro meeting, the Daktyl looked distinctly like less of a knife and more like a piec...
I have spent plenty of weekends on the clock in all sorts of competitions and classes, including Rimfire PRS , along with a handful of smaller regional and private precision matches, but until this year I had never shot in an NRL Hunter match , and I had never so much as watched its parent discip...
If you’ve been keeping track of my ongoing ammunition testing series, you know we’ve been dabbling a bit on both ends of the spectrum of cost and reputation. On the higher end of the spectrum, we’ve been slowly going through ELEY’s catalog of 22LR offerings; today we&rsquo...
See OL’s range-tested picks for the best 2026 shotguns, from Beretta’s AX800 Suprema to Browning’s Maxus II Golden Clays. The post Best Shotguns of 2026, Range Tested & Reviewed appeared first on Outdoor Life.
I’m typically a late adopter of fishing lures and baits. I stick with what I know works, and once a lure has proven effective, I’ll reluctantly add it to my tackle box (until I gain more confidence with it). However, the Berkley Lab Series earned a significant spot in my tackle box after its ...
Get an in-depth review of the Walther PP pistol, made famous by its appearance in James Bond films. Find out why it's a true movie icon.
Ed. Note — In today’s article, the author examines the use of handguns for bear defense. As with any defensive article, examine all of the relevant data and laws before deciding on the best handgun for bear country — if any at all. Cynthia saw the bear as it rose, 10 feet away. She yelled R...
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. — Before any Soldier steps up to a sniper hide or takes a precision shot, they must first know their weapon inside and out. From day one of basic training, Soldiers are taught to field-strip their rifles, understand the mechanics of the bolt carrier group, and know exactl...
An analysis of the key legal, legislative, and regulatory forces reshaping the firearms market in mid-2026 — including the Virginia AR ban injunction, SCOTUS review of assault weapons bans, the OBBB suppressor tax elimination, and actionable recommendations for FFL dealers.
The average gunner is still sold on the ancient myth — the longer the barrel the “harder” a gun shoots The post Jack O’Connor Explains Why Bird Hunters Got Shotgun Selection and Barrel Length All Wrong appeared first on Outdoor Life.