Outdoors

Faster arrows fly flatter, but every extra foot per second comes with tradeoffs. P.J. Reilly explains how draw weight, brace height, cam design and arrow weight affect speed—and why a hunting bow you can shoot accurately beats one built simply to chase the chronograph.

Modern crossbows can make arrow removal from foam targets downright miserable. We compare foam and specialized high-speed targets, explain why arrows stick, and test practical fixes—including arrow lube—to help you choose the right target for the way you shoot.

Trail cameras use PIR sensors to detect animals, infrared flash to photograph them at night and local storage or cellular networks to deliver the images. Here’s how the features that matter most affect performance in the field.

Winchester’s new Super Match ammunition line covers pistol, rifle and shotshell loads built for competition. After roughly 4,000 rounds during an early range event, we came away with some strong first impressions on reliability, velocity consistency and what Winchester is bringing to competitive shooters.

A productive dove field takes more than planting sunflowers and waiting for opening day. Learn how crop selection, bare ground, mowing, water, field layout and preseason scouting can help attract doves and create better hunting opportunities.

The Rambo Revolt AWD packs dual-motor all-wheel drive, full suspension and a compact step-through design into a hunting e-bike built for tight trails and rough terrain.

The Dead Air Sandman X spent two months on rifles chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor, .30-30 Win. and .308 Win. One host revealed its clearest advantage.

James Bond and the Walther PPK have been inseparable for generations, but 007 didn’t start with a Walther. Here’s how a gun expert’s fan letter changed Bond’s arsenal—and helped turn the PPK into one of the most recognizable firearms in movie history.

Side-by-sides may dominate the off-road market, but the 2027 Yamaha Grizzly EPS XT-R makes a strong case for the traditional ATV. With a 686cc engine, selectable 4WD, a factory winch and 1,300-pound towing capacity, it packs serious utility into a compact footprint.

Springfield Armory gives the double-stack 1911 a carry-size makeover with the 3.5-inch 1911 DS Prodigy AOS. We tested its accuracy, recoil, handling and 18+1-round capacity on the range.

Benelli’s new M2-G1 tactical shotgun combines a rear-piston gas system, 7+1 capacity and collapsible stock with serious 12-gauge firepower. We tested it with birdshot, buckshot and slugs to see how the new tactical semi-auto performs.

Boat docks provide shade, cover and prime ambush points for bass, but the easiest targets aren't always the best ones. A tournament angler explains where to cast, how to approach docks and which lures and tackle can help you reach fish other anglers miss.

HK’s long-awaited VP9CC finally reached the range. Three defensive loads, a bag rest and a Garmin chronograph revealed strong accuracy—and one uncomfortable flaw.

Our seven-part Bow Season Blueprint series helps hunters sharpen the skills, gear and strategies that matter before opening day.

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The Beretta B22 Jaguar Tac Metal was accurate enough to keep the range session going through the July heat—and well past lunchtime.

The Beretta A400 Solo strips the modern duck gun back to what most hunters actually need: soft recoil, dependable cycling and a practical 3-inch chamber.

Four world-class Team Beretta shooters reveal the habits, drills and hard lessons that separate fast, accurate competitors from everyone else.

Randomly shooting arrows won’t fully prepare you for bow season. This four-session archery practice plan helps bowhunters improve their form, first-arrow accuracy and ability to perform from realistic positions and under pressure.