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...
The M40 rifle might be the most recognizable of all American sniper rifles. Its birth coincided with a need for a precision instrument in the steamy jungles of Vietnam, and its legacy was built by those who relied on its performance. Its accuracy, reliability, and endurance have given rise to a g...
With more than a century of great elk cartridges to choose from, there's room for both the classics and modern options The post The Best Elk Hunting Cartridges in 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.
OL’s shooting editor John B. Snow tackles some of the biggest myths about deer hunting rifles The post The Biggest Myths About Deer Rifles, Cartridges, and Shooting appeared first on Outdoor Life.
This summer I got an afternoon on a mellow 5-mile river stretch with Alpacka’s new Aleutian, their take on a travel-friendly sea kayak in packraft form. I’m used to regular packrafts that feel more like floating couches than precise boats, so I was curious how this longer, more kayak-shaped d...
The .280 Remington was a terrific flop when it was introduced, but it almost made a comeback under a different name The post The .280 Remington Should’ve Been a Success. Here’s Why It Wasn’t appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Suppressed shooting is one of the genuine pleasures of this hobby. Less ear protection fumbling, no concussion, and a rifle that suddenly feels more civilised. It is also, if we are honest, a messy business. Hornady's new SBR Suppressed Supersonic line is aimed at the latter half of that equ...
There is a new hunting blind on the block, and it is the Maverick XL-V, which offers an affordable and lighter option to hunters. If you are someone who is opting to hunt in a little more comfort with an enclosed, box blind there are a lot of options out on the market today to […] The post ...
Disclosure: The Meprolight MPO PRO-F was provided to the author by Meprolight for the purpose of this review. The pistol used in testing is the author’s personally owned handgun. All opinions are the author’s. In a sea of available optics, you can find something for any budget. Howeve...
A bad decision doesn't automatically make self-defense unlawful. What the Zimmerman trial teaches concealed carriers about provocation, reasonable belief, and smart choices.