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Palmetto State Armory PSA Micro Dagger C-1 9mm pistol

The PSA Micro Dagger C-1, Tested and Reviewed The PSA Micro Dagger C-1, Tested and Reviewed

Testing the best semi auto shotguns.

Semi-Auto Shotguns

The Best Semi Auto Shotguns of 2025 The Best Semi Auto Shotguns of 2025

By Joe Genzel, By Alex Robinson

best bird hunting guns

Double Barrel Shotguns

The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of 2025 The Best Shotguns for Bird Hunting of 2025

By Colton Heward, By Alex Robinson

30-30 vs 30-06: Comparing Two Granddaddy Rifle Cartridges 30-30 vs 30-06: Comparing Two Granddaddy Rifle Cartridges

The Franchi Instinct Sideplate cracked on a shooting bench.

Double Barrel Shotguns

The Best Over/Under Shotguns of 2025 The Best Over/Under Shotguns of 2025

22 ARC cartridges in front of ammunition boxes

Could Hot New .22 Cartridges Replace the .243 Winchester? Could Hot New .22 Cartridges Replace the .243 Winchester?

Vincent Hancock's Beretta DT11.

Competitive Shooting

Vincent Hancock Made Olympic Skeet Shooting History with Beretta’s DT11. Here’s a Closer Look at His Shotgun Vincent Hancock Made Olympic Skeet Shooting History with Beretta’s DT11. Here’s a Closer Look at His Shotgun

9mm vs .45 ACP: Here’s How These Classic Handgun Cartridges Stack Up 9mm vs .45 ACP: Here’s How These Classic Handgun Cartridges Stack Up

henry homesteader 9mm carbine

Semi-Automatic Rifles

The Best 9mm Carbines: We Tested 7 Different Models The Best 9mm Carbines: We Tested 7 Different Models

Yusuf Dikeç at Paris 2024 Olympics.

Turkish Pistol Shooter Casually Takes Silver at the Olympics and Becomes an Internet Legend Turkish Pistol Shooter Casually Takes Silver at the Olympics and Becomes an Internet Legend

Springfield Armory 2020 Boundary Rifle 6.5 Creedmoor

Springfield Armory 2020 Boundary, Tested in the Field and on the Range Springfield Armory 2020 Boundary, Tested in the Field and on the Range

Man shoots muskie in old-school photo.

Concealed Carry

Wisconsin to Repeal Outdated Gun Law Designed to Prevent Fishermen from Shooting Muskies Wisconsin to Repeal Outdated Gun Law Designed to Prevent Fishermen from Shooting Muskies

Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp pistol

Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy Comp, Tested and Reviewed Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy Comp, Tested and Reviewed

Vincent Hancock shooting a shotgun at the Tokyo Olympics.

Everything You Need to Know About the Olympic Shooting Events at the 2025 Paris Games Everything You Need to Know About the Olympic Shooting Events at the 2025 Paris Games

By David Maccar

Savage M110 Ultralite Elite in 6.5 CM

Savage M110 Ultralite Elite Tested and Reviewed: A Light and Impressively Accurate Mountain Rifle Savage M110 Ultralite Elite Tested and Reviewed: A Light and Impressively Accurate Mountain Rifle

Shooting the Seekins Havak Slam off a tripod

Seekins Havak Slam Review: A Minimalist Hunting Rifle for High-Altitude Adventure Seekins Havak Slam Review: A Minimalist Hunting Rifle for High-Altitude Adventure

By John B. Snow

Two classic wood-stocked rifles favored for deer hunting.

Zumbo and Carmichel Make the Case for Their Favorite Deer Rifles Zumbo and Carmichel Make the Case for Their Favorite Deer Rifles

By Jim Zumbo, By Jim Carmichel

Ruger Single 7 in 327 Federal Magnum on a rock

The Ruger Single 7 in 327 Federal Magnum Is an Effective Deer Hunting Combo The Ruger Single 7 in 327 Federal Magnum Is an Effective Deer Hunting Combo

By Andrea Bogard

John Snow shooting the Stag Arms Pursuit 6.5 CM

Precision Rifles

Stag Arms Pursuit Review: A Great Buy in a Precision Rifle Stag Arms Pursuit Review: A Great Buy in a Precision Rifle

By John B. Snow

hunting with the .45-70

.45-70 Cartridge Overview: The Immortal Big Game Round .45-70 Cartridge Overview: The Immortal Big Game Round

By John B. Snow

.22 LRs vs PCP Air Rifles: What’s Better for Small Game Hunting and Precision Shooting?

Precision Rifles

.22 LRs vs PCP Air Rifles: What’s Better for Small Game Hunting and Precision Shooting? .22 LRs vs PCP Air Rifles: What’s Better for Small Game Hunting and Precision Shooting?

By Scott Einsmann

A man in a camo sun shirt and hood works the action of the Marlin Dark Series 1895 45-70

Marlin Dark Series 1895 Review: A Tactical .45/70 Lever Action Marlin Dark Series 1895 Review: A Tactical .45/70 Lever Action

By John B. Snow

The ATF has drastically reduced the processing wait times for suppressors.

The ATF Cut Suppressor Wait Times from 10 Months to 1 Day. Here’s Why You Can Get a Suppressor Faster The ATF Cut Suppressor Wait Times from 10 Months to 1 Day. Here’s Why You Can Get a Suppressor Faster

By Natalie Krebs

Nighthawk Custom .45 ACP Pistol

The Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2025 The Best .45 ACP Pistols of 2025

Best Gun Belts of 2022

The Best Gun Belts of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best Gun Belts of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

By Steve Anderson, By Tyler Freel

Freel with large black bear taken with 6.5 Creedmoor

Fudd Lore: 5 of the Worst Myths in Rifle Shooting and Hunting Fudd Lore: 5 of the Worst Myths in Rifle Shooting and Hunting

.300 win. mag vs .308

300 Win Mag vs 308 Win: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy 300 Win Mag vs 308 Win: Ballistics, Cost, and Accuracy

Springfield Hellcat Pro Comp OSP

Concealed Carry

Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Tested and Reviewed Springfield Armory Hellcat Pro Comp OSP, Tested and Reviewed

The Q Fix is one of the best .300 Blackout rifles.

The Best 300 Blackout Rifles of 2025 The Best 300 Blackout Rifles of 2025

By Joshua Skovlund

The author takes a shot with the Sako 90s Adventure, his pick for the best hunting rifle.

The Best Hunting Rifles, Tested and Reviewed The Best Hunting Rifles, Tested and Reviewed

By John B. Snow, By Alex Robinson, By Tyler Freel

what distance to pattern a shotgun

What Distance Should Be Used to Pattern a Shotgun? (And Everything Else to Know About Patterning) What Distance Should Be Used to Pattern a Shotgun? (And Everything Else to Know About Patterning)

By Andrea Bogard

Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro and Staccato CS

Concealed Carry

Video: Staccato CS vs Oracle OA 2311 Compact Pro. Which Is the Better Carry Gun? Video: Staccato CS vs Oracle OA 2311 Compact Pro. Which Is the Better Carry Gun?

Weatherby 307 Adventure SD

Weatherby 307 Adventure SD, Tested and Reviewed Weatherby 307 Adventure SD, Tested and Reviewed

Drag Variability Reduction Technology: Hornady’s Secret Sauce for Long-Range Match Bullets

Precision Rifles

Drag Variability Reduction Technology: Hornady’s Secret Sauce for Long-Range Match Bullets Drag Variability Reduction Technology: Hornady’s Secret Sauce for Long-Range Match Bullets

By John B. Snow

winchester model 12

Winchester Model 12 Review: Shooting Grandpa’s Old Shotgun Winchester Model 12 Review: Shooting Grandpa’s Old Shotgun

The best handguns of 2023 were tested by Outdoor Life at Gunsite.

The Best Handguns of 2023 The Best Handguns of 2023

By John B. Snow

Springfield 2020 Waypoint Long Action 7mm PRC

Springfield Armory 2020 Waypoint Long Action, Tested and Reviewed Springfield Armory 2020 Waypoint Long Action, Tested and Reviewed

The Benelli M2 Turkey Performance Shop shotgun resting on a split rail fence.

Benelli M2 Turkey Performance Shop Review: An In-Depth Look at a $3,000 Turkey Gun Benelli M2 Turkey Performance Shop Review: An In-Depth Look at a $3,000 Turkey Gun

By Scott Einsmann

Freel shooting a 1911 pistol

How to Hold a Pistol How to Hold a Pistol

Retay Gordion Turkey

Retay Gordion Turkey Review: An Affordable Semi-Auto That Shoots Excellent Patterns Retay Gordion Turkey Review: An Affordable Semi-Auto That Shoots Excellent Patterns

By Alex Robinson

Smith & Wesson 1854

Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Review: There’s a New Powerhouse in the Lever Action World Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Review: There’s a New Powerhouse in the Lever Action World

By John B. Snow

how to buy a gun

How to Buy a Gun How to Buy a Gun

By Joshua Skovlund

Tactical Lever Action: The Ultimate Truck Gun or an Abomination of a Classic Platform?

Tactical Lever Action: The Ultimate Truck Gun or an Abomination of a Classic Platform? Tactical Lever Action: The Ultimate Truck Gun or an Abomination of a Classic Platform?

Competitive Shooting

Beginners’ Guide to Trap Shooting Beginners’ Guide to Trap Shooting

By Andrea Bogard

Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro

Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro, Tested and Reviewed Oracle Arms 2311 Compact Pro, Tested and Reviewed

Sako 90 Adventure being shot at the range

Sako 90 Adventure Review Sako 90 Adventure Review

By John B. Snow

Silencerco Omega 36M short ASR

Silencerco Omega 36M: The Ultimate Do-All Suppressor? Silencerco Omega 36M: The Ultimate Do-All Suppressor?

The Best 2011 pistols were tested for accuracy and reliability.

The Best 2011 Pistols of 2025, Tested and Reviewed The Best 2011 Pistols of 2025, Tested and Reviewed

280 Ackley Improved

The 280 Ackley Improved Is Still One of the Greatest Western Big Game Cartridges The 280 Ackley Improved Is Still One of the Greatest Western Big Game Cartridges

By Andrew McKean

A man in a camo sunshirt and hood leans a lever-action rifle against a tree as he prepares to shoot.

Podcast: The Time of the Lever Gun Is Now Podcast: The Time of the Lever Gun Is Now

Federal TSS 12 ga

Podcast: The Truth About TSS Turkey Loads Podcast: The Truth About TSS Turkey Loads

By Alex Robinson

6.5 creedmoor vs 6.5 prc

6.5 PRC vs 6.5 Creedmoor: What Hunters and Shooters Need to Know 6.5 PRC vs 6.5 Creedmoor: What Hunters and Shooters Need to Know

Hammerli Force B1 .22

Hammerli Force B1, Tested and Reviewed Hammerli Force B1, Tested and Reviewed

MAC 9 DS double-stack 1911 9mm

MAC 9 DS Review: A More Affordable 1911 Double-Stack 9mm Pistol MAC 9 DS Review: A More Affordable 1911 Double-Stack 9mm Pistol

PSA Sabre 10 AR-10

Semi-Automatic Rifles

Palmetto State Armory PSA Sabre AR-10 Review: An Accurate, Versatile, and Affordable Rifle Palmetto State Armory PSA Sabre AR-10 Review: An Accurate, Versatile, and Affordable Rifle

Ruger SFAR Review: A Handy 6.5 Creedmoor Gas Gun

Semi-Automatic Rifles

Ruger SFAR Review: A Handy 6.5 Creedmoor Gas Gun Ruger SFAR Review: A Handy 6.5 Creedmoor Gas Gun

By Andrea Bogard

Steyr SM12 6.5x55 Swede on bench

Steyr SM12 6.5×55 Swede: Reviewing an Old-World Combo Steyr SM12 6.5×55 Swede: Reviewing an Old-World Combo

By John B. Snow

savage m110 carbon predator in .223

Rifle Nodes: How You’ve Been Wasting Your Time and Money on Load Development Rifle Nodes: How You’ve Been Wasting Your Time and Money on Load Development

Tyler Freel testing the Browning X Bolt, one of the best rifles.

Browning X-Bolt 2 Review: An In-Depth Look at the Light and Accurate Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber Model Browning X-Bolt 2 Review: An In-Depth Look at the Light and Accurate Pro McMillan SPR Carbon Fiber Model

Glock 44 .22 LR

The Glock 44 .22 LR, Tested and Reviewed The Glock 44 .22 LR, Tested and Reviewed

Four 22 ARC cartridges on a target background with 5-shot groups for accuracy.

Podcast: Do We Really Need All These New Rifle Cartridges? Podcast: Do We Really Need All These New Rifle Cartridges?

By Alex Robinson

group analysis of a 10-shot group

Rethinking Rifle Accuracy: What is Mean Radius, and Why Should We Care? Rethinking Rifle Accuracy: What is Mean Radius, and Why Should We Care?

MAC 1014 wood benelli M4 clone shotgun

Semi-Auto Shotguns

MAC 1014 Shotgun Review: Diamond in the Rough or Junk Benelli Clone? MAC 1014 Shotgun Review: Diamond in the Rough or Junk Benelli Clone?

Competitive Shooting

Beginner’s Guide to Skeet Shooting Beginner’s Guide to Skeet Shooting

By Andrea Bogard