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.
Hunters used to lean primarily on bullet drop and calculated energy to predict their effectiveness at distances beyond a couple hundred yards — but informed hunters find impact velocity to be most useful The post Impact Velocity, Not Energy, Is What Hunters Should Pay Attention To appeared firs...
Welcome back to another edition of Fudd Friday. This week, we are looking at a cartridge with a dedicated fan base that many shooters have never heard of. The .35 Whelen uses common components to create an affordable American competitor to legendary safari cartridges like the .375 H&H or 9.3x...
This year features some remarkable game-changing newcomers and proven stalwarts The post Best Hunting Rifles of 2026, In-Depth Accuracy Testing appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Testing copper bullets in dirty vs. clean rifle barrels found no clear accuracy gain from deep cleaning; see how 20-shot groups challenged the myth. The post I Shot Down One of the Biggest Myths About Copper Bullets and Rifle Accuracy appeared first on Outdoor Life.
These are the hottest new cartridges in the whitetail woods, plus some old classics The post The Best Deer Hunting Cartridges of 2026 appeared first on Outdoor Life.
With a heavier bullet and higher velocity downrange, the 6.5 Creedmoor is all the cartridge an elk hunter needs The post I Shot the First Elk With the New 6.5 Creedmoor Plus Peak Ammo. It’s an Undeniable Elk Hunting Cartridge appeared first on Outdoor Life.
Virginia's FAIR Unit can now investigate and sue firearm dealers under the state's reasonable-controls standard. Plus: why SIG SAUER's new dealer locator makes accurate in-stock data a marketing asset.
Our man in Alaska talks about the 22 ARC, ARs for bears, and what really matters when it comes to cartridge selections for bears The post The Truth About Shooting Big Bears with Small Cartridges appeared first on Outdoor Life.
As temps continue to drop across the US and more hunting seasons loom on the horizon, Fiocchi America has announced a new 12 Gauge dove hunting load in Golden Dove Duplex . By strategically mixing two different shot sizes - #6 and #8 - you will hopefully be able to bag more birds this fall.