Rebel Monster: The Ironclad CSS Virginia

Rebuilt from the scuttled hull of the USS Merrimack, the Confederate ironclad CSS Virginia steamed into Hampton Roads and changed naval warfare forever. Tom Laemlein details how this armored Civil War ram sank the USS Cumberland, destroyed the USS Congress, and spread panic through Washington D.C...

By Tom Laemlein •

Chêne Gear Founders’ Reserve – Premium Waxed Canvas Waterfowl Wear

Chêne Gear has launched a new premium line of waxed canvas waterfowl gear, featuring the four-piece Founders’ Reserve series: Waxed Wading Jacket, Waxed Down Vest, Waxed Bib, and Waxed Jac-Shirt. This lineup uses premium waxed cotton canvas from legendary textile maker British Millerain, aroun...

By Eugene L. •

War Department Increases Two Hazard Pays for First Time in Nearly Quarter Century

The War Department announced an increase in hostile fire pay and imminent danger pay today for the first time since 2002. A memorandum released by Tim Dill, assistant secretary of war for manpower and reserve affairs, states hostile fire pay will be issued at a full monthly rate of $450, which do...

By Eric G •

TFB Review - Zeiss V3 3.5 - 10x42 MOA Rifle Scope

A few months back, I was invited down to the Cross Bell Ranch in Oklahoma for a Zeiss media event introducing their new V3 lineup. We spent a couple of solid days behind pre-production samples of these scopes, running everything from rimfire out to 150 yards up to 6.5 Creedmoor stretching past 70...

By Patrik O •

Tisas 1911A1 US ARMY “Armed Services Family”: Handgun Review

The Tisas 1911A1 ASF delivers the look and feel of a wartime GI pistol for around $450. After 500 rounds, we look at its reliability, accuracy, build quality and how well it captures the character of the original. The post Tisas 1911A1 US ARMY “Armed Services Family”: Handgun Review a...

By Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer •

The 76 Best Fourth of July Gun Deals

This is the fourth of July deals mega list you've been looking for The post The 76 Best Fourth of July Gun Deals appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Scott Einsmann •

Top Cheap Rifles for Sale in 2025: Affordable Options That Deliver Quality

Looking for cheap rifles for sale in 2025 that actually deliver quality? This guide covers the top budget bolt-action and semi-auto rifles under $450, including the Ruger American, Savage Axis II, Mossberg Patriot, and more — plus tips on where to buy from a licensed FFL dealer near you.

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