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Guns

The Ultimate Way to Systematically Maintain and Store Your Rifles

Once hunting season ends, rifle cleaning begins. This off-season system of maintaining and

Colton Bagnoli

Stag Arms Pursuit: Unique Looks, Consistent Accuracy

The Stag Arms Pursuit rifle will surely turn heads, but its accuracy will open eyes!

David Draper

Rimfire Training To Improve Your Big Game Hunting

Practicing with a rimfire now can improve your centerfire skills this fall.

Colton Bagnoli

New Ultralight Arms M20: Wilson Combat Carries The Torch

With Wilson Combat at the helm, the legacy of New Ultralight Arms is intact. The new M20

Joe Kurtenbach

Nosler Model 21 Rifle: Custom-Quality, Factory-Built

The new Nosler Model 21 is raising the bar on factory-built hunting rifles.

Keith Wood

New Life, Old Standby: Marlin 336 by Ruger

The newest version of their classic lever-action is a joy to shoot and look at.

Kevin E. Steele

Ammo

Cartridge Comparison: Hornady's New 22 ARC vs .223 vs .22-250

Hornady's 22 ARC is the most well-rounded factory .22 centerfire cartridge available today.

Brad Fitzpatrick

Tested Tough: Remington's Rimfire Revamp

We review Remington's upgraded .22 LR offerings.

Frank Melloni

How To Pick The Right Load For Boar

Here's a look at the best caliber choices for a fun, effective hunt for wild boar.

Craig Boddington

Tested Tough: Hevi-Shot Reduced Recoil Turkey Shotshell

The company's Hevi-18 TSS turkey loads hit birds hard and are easy on the shoulder.

Jace Bauserman

Top 10 Big Game Cartridges for North America

From deer to bear, these 10 big-game rifle cartridges have proven themselves most worthy in

Joseph von Benedikt

Is This The Best Long-range 7mm Ever?

Hornady's 7mm PRC can make the case as the best all-around big-game cartridge.

Joseph von Benedikt

Optics

Laser Focus: Leupold RX-1400i TBR/W Gen 2 Rangefinder Review

This affordable rangefinder by Leupold has all the bells and whistles that matter.

Scott Ergas

Burris Veracity Scope: Intuitive Accuracy Made Easy

Range. Dial. Shoot. The game-changing Veracity scope provides the simplest aiming solution of

Brad Fitzpatrick

Leupold's BX-4 Rangefinding Binoculars - Full Review is Here

We test the new BX-4 Range HD TBR/W Binoculars and find them a force to be reckoned with.

Colton Heward

Bowhunting

Top New Products from the ATA Show 2024

Check out our top picks for new archery gear of 2024

Dale Evans

The Best Compound Bows of 2024

Here are the latest bowhunting rigs for the new year.

Jace Bauserman

The Best Backcountry Bow Gear of 2023

These are our top picks for archery gear that is worthy of taking on backcountry pursuits this

Colton Heward

Best Broadheads For Western Big Game in 2023

With archery seasons just around the corner, it's time to check out the best broadhead options

Dale Evans

Fixed-Pin vs. Slider: Which Is The Right Sight For You?

The market is flooded with many great options for sights that offer movable pins or fixed pins.

Jace Bauserman

How To Be A Better Bowhunter This Season

Learn your equipment and hone your skills to consistently send arrows into the boiler room.

Joe Ferronato

Knives

These Six Great Outdoor Knives Won't Let You Down

One item that most hunters overlook is a quality blade in their pack.

Jace Bauserman

New for 2021: New Kits, Replaceable-Blade Knives from Old Timer

The Camp Kit and Lightweight Field Dressing Kit, and a replaceable-blade series are

Petersen's Hunting Staff

5 New Knives for Hunters

From fixed blades to folders, here are the blades we'll be carrying during hunting season.

David Draper

Wild Game Processing: Get the Edge

From field dressing wild game to prepping it for the table, a chef is judged by the blade of

David Draper

Replaceable Blade Knives

These replaceable blade knives are all the rage–but do they measure up when put to the test?

Kali Parmley

Clothing

These Are The Best Picks For A Cold Weather Clothing

Colder temperatures are among the best conditions to hunt big game. Here is some go-to gear to

Jace Bauserman

Tested Tough: Meindl Kibo GTX Hunter 600 Cold-Weather Boots

Warm, durable footwear for hunting in extreme temperatures and conditions.

David Draper

The Best Selected Budget Friendly Boots for Cold Weather

The word budget isn't typically used when describing boots designed to combat the cold

Jace Bauserman

Kuiu Enters the Whitetail World With the Proximity Series

Deer hunters now have their own high-tech, lightweight gear with Kuiu Proximity clothing.

Dale Evans

Master of Illusion: A Q&A with Bill Jordan

The camo innovator gives us a look into past, present and future of Realtree

Jim Bequette

Camping

Here's Why You Should Use A Practical Tipi This Year

Tipis have been used for centuries and new lightweight materials make them perfect for

Kali Parmley

In-Depth Look At Top Proven Sleeping Bags For Backcountry Pursuits

A restful sleep can make all the difference when hunting in the backcountry—and having a good

Kali Parmley

How To Keep Comfortable During Extended Mountain Hunts

These are some key pieces that come in handy for several uses on a prolonged hunt.

Jordan Voight

Top-Rated Water Purification Systems for the Backcountry Hunter

When it comes to backcountry health, few things trump the importance of clean water.

Jace Bauserman

Carrying the Kitchen Sink

It's vitally important to have the right pack size and frame fit before heading off the grid.

Kali Parmley

Accessories

New Shooting Gear for 2024: Range to Field Certified

These shooter's choice Editor picks should be in your crosshairs.

The Editors

DIY Gear: Make a Koozie Cartridge Holder in Five Steps

If you are frugal, value functionality, and are searching for a fun, non-labor-intensive

Scott Ergas

10 Things You Need To Go Turkey Hunting This Weekend

Planning to hit the turkey woods soon? Here's a list of ten essential gear items to take with

Jace Bauserman

Proven Picks For Building The Best Shooting Rest

In life, and shooting, success relies on a firm foundation.

Colton Heward

Tested Tough: The All New Streamlight SpeedLocker

The trusted light manufacturer moves in the world of mobile security.

David Draper

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