Six months ago, a compact angled spotting scope called the Zeiss Conquest Apia 65A showed up with a simple pitch: Zeiss optics, low weight and an affordable price. Now the family has grown. VALYRA has announced the Conquest Apia 85A, two straight models and a batch of eyepieces and accessor...
With the ZEISS Conquest Apia 65A, hunters and shooters have had a way to put their hands on ZEISS’ top tier of quality and performance in a compact form at a price that is not premium. The latest in the Conquest Apia range build on that with new models offering greater magnification and eyepiec...
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...
Red, green or gold: Lodestar Technology has put the choice of reticle color into the LNK9 lineup. The LNK9 now comes in three new optics configurations, with a 2 MOA Green, Red or Gold Dot reticle. The new options give owners more say over the sight picture, while keeping the features, performanc...
Tungsten and bismuth have become prohibitively expensive, prompting most manufacturers to refocus on their steel offerings The post ‘Season of Steel.’ Here’s Why the Premium Waterfowl Ammo Market Crashed appeared first on Outdoor Life.
The U.S. Small Caliber High Velocity concept started in 1950 with a study, then evolved into testing and evaluation. By the late 1950s, they discussed a .22 caliber rifle with respectable accuracy at 300 yards. The Army Infantry Board brought Armalite’s Eugene Stoner, designer of the AR-10,...
Smith & Wesson has acquired Savage Arms from JDH Capital, adding 132 years of bolt-action rifles and shotguns to its lineup. Read the original story: Smith & Wesson Buys Savage Arms: 130 Years of Bolt Guns and $160 Million in Annual Sales
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.
Can skills learned on a.22LR trainer translate to shooting a centerfire firearm? Read on to find out if .22LR trainers work as intended.
Early-season wingshooting humbles experienced hunters as much as newcomers. Birds slip through untouched, the shells pile up, and frustration builds. The culprit is rarely bad luck. Most misses trace back to a handful of repeatable mistakes, and each one has a fix you can work on before you ever ...