The Golden Age of Big-Game Hunting in America

Between 1870 and 1900, railroads and repeating rifles opened the West to ordinary hunters — and pushed its game to the brink The post The Golden Age of Big-Game Hunting in America appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Michael Norman •

POTD: The Colt Model 1855 Sporting Rifle – Mind Your Left Hand

Welcome to today’s Photo of the Day! Here we have Colt’s first long gun and one of the more alarming ideas Hartford ever put into production. The Colt Model 1855 sporting rifle is a scaled up Root revolver. Side hammer, solid frame with a top strap, creeping loading lever and an oile...

By Sam.S •

Dove Hunting 101: Species, Setups, and Straight Shooting

Dove hunting rewards two skills above all others: knowing where the birds want to be, and putting a fast-moving target in your pattern. Get both right and you can have steady action for weeks. Get them wrong and you burn through three boxes of shells with little to show for it. This guide covers ...

By James Chen •

Sd.Kfz. 2 Kettenkrad: Germany’s Halftrack Motorcycle

The argument can be made that the Germans make the world’s best engineers. By way of evidence I would submit the StG44 assault rifle, the Me 262 jet fighter, and the Panther tank. While, in each case, the exigencies of around-the-clock bombing certainly took a toll on these revolutionary weapon...

By Will Dabbs, MD •

POTD: Clint's Chosen Caliber Lives On - 1981 Smith & Wesson Model 29-2

Smith & Wesson 1981 Model 29-2, 6” .44 Magnum with a pinned barrel and recessed cylinder. This revolver has been immortalized by Clint Eastwood's 1971 turn as Harry Callahan, and I’m sure you can hear some of his most famous quotes ringing in your head.

By Eric B •

Wheelgun Wednesday: Chiappa Rhino Stormhunter Edition Review

Welcome back to TFB’s Wheelgun Wednesday. In this edition, we are going to be taking a closer look at the Chiappa Rhino Stormhunter edition. The Stormhunter is a special color edition of the classic 6” Chiappa Rhino chambered in 357 Magnum. Over my time with the Stormhunter edition of...

By Matt E •

Curious Relics #140: No Records – Remington Model 1875 Part III

Welcome, if you are a newcomer to this fun bi-weekly segment of AllOutdoor.com! The last two times around I covered the history and the variations of the Remington Model 1875. This time we are getting into dating, specifications, and the aftermarket situation, and I have been warning you for two ...

By Sam.S •

Last Minute Mourning Dove Opener Checklist

Summer is pretty much out the door now at this point, so are you ready for mourning dove season to start? The first hunt of the season for many outdoorsman the dove opener is an annual tradition for many, but it still manages to sneak up on me every year. Here’s a last-minute checklist to [...

By Eugene L. •

The New Seakeeper 7.5 – Advancing Marine Stabilization

Seakeeper, the global leader in marine stabilization technology, is back launching its all-new Seakeeper 7.5 marine stabilization system. This is a completely re-engineered system designed for boats in the 45 to 65 foot range. The new Seakeeper 7.5 delivers 25% more stabilization for 20% less vol...

By Eugene L. •

Wheelgun Wednesday: Uberti "Frank" 1875 Single-Action Army Outlaw

Most weeks that I show up on Wheelgun Wednesday, I am hauling something actually old off the shelf and telling you about it. Today is a little different. The revolver on my bench got built recently; it is just wearing 1875's clothes. Uberti sent me their "Frank" out of the Outlaws ...

By Sam.S •
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