ZEISS Conquest Apia Adds 85mm and Straight Spotting Scopes

ZEISS Outdoor has expanded its Conquest Apia spotting scope line with a larger 85mm objective and straight-eyepiece configurations. What’s new The Conquest Apia 85 steps up to a 24-60x magnification range and an 85mm objective lens. It comes in both angled (85A) and straight (85S) configura...

By James Chen •

Best Ammo for Deer Hunting, Tested for Accuracy

I shot six different types of whitetail hunting ammo through two rifles to see which performed best in terms of precision, consistency, and value The post Best Ammo for Deer Hunting, Tested for Accuracy appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow •

Reptilia Releases the 11.5-Inch ARCA-S Handguard

New length expands the ARCA-S handguard lineup. Reptilia announces the launch of the 11.5-inch ARCA-S Handguard, adding another length option alongside the 13-inch model. The ARCA-S incorporates a 2.8-inch ARCA section at its rear for direct attachment to compatible tripod clamps. M-LOK slots acc...

By Eric G •

Wheelgun Wednesday: Ruger Steps Back, S&W Doubles Down on N-Frames

Welcome back to another Wheelgun Wednesday here at TFB! Timing is everything. Two weeks after Ruger pulled the plug on most of its revolver catalog ( source ), Smith & Wesson went the other way and released a pair of .45-caliber N-frames whose family tree runs straight back to the trenches. M...

By Eric B •

Gun Sales Could Surge After Democrats Win Congress in 2026 Midterms

Democrats' victories in the 2026 midterms could trigger another gun-buying surge. October firearm background checks were already up 7.9%, and gun-rights advocates warn that the prospect of new restrictions on semiautomatic firearms could send Americans rushing to gun shops.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •

Magpul Releases DT-S Carbine Stock

(Austin, TX) –Magpul released its newest AR15 adjustable carbine stock, the DT-S. Using the same Dual Tension technology of the DT Carbine Stock, the DT-S adds two storage tubes sealed by dual O-rings and waterproof to a depth of 10 meters.  The Dual Tension mechanism securely locks the st...

By Eric G •

New VSS Release: The Green Beret Guide to the Baefong Radio

There’s one place I know I can always turn to for reliable, no BS guide books for essential warfighting tools, and that is Vigilant Security Systems. Their weapon handbooks have been indispensable. And now, they’ve taken on the popular Baofeng Radio. This handbook is perfect for begin...

By Eric G •

Are Cheap Skills Worth Learning?

“Cheap skills” are one of the quiet traps that catch shooters who believe they are doing the right thing simply because they occasionally show up at the range. The phrase sounds harsh, but it describes a very real phenomenon: nominal skills built quickly, casually, or without standards. The s...

By Steve Tarani •
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