Shooting

Magnum Research's .50 AE Desert Eagle has never been subtle. A factory-threaded barrel makes the DE50THR even more intriguing—but 60 unsuppressed rounds revealed which details impressed and which ones wore out their welcome.

The Nocpix MICRO 2 ULTRA promises to replace four separate thermal optics. After two nights of predator hunting, its exceptionally wide view and compact design made an immediate impression—but important tests remain.

Fiocchi’s Backwoods Hunter line promises all-copper performance without the usual premium price. We tested two popular loads to see if the accuracy lived up to the pitch.

Springfield Armory’s Echelon Pro 4.0FC Comp pairs the platform’s proven modularity with an integral compensator, bold grip texture and competition-minded controls. The upgrades sound good on paper—but the range reveals whether they’re truly worth the premium.

From an ultralight backcountry model to a hard-use, full-auto-rated option, these five Dead Air Nomad suppressors cover nearly every kind of rifle hunt.

Federal’s Rob Roberts Raptor Steel loads hit the sweet spot between bargain shells and premium non-toxic ammo, pairing heavy payloads with dense patterns and a hunter-friendly price.

Can you now walk into a gun shop and leave with a suppressor the same day? New ATF guidance changed the answer—but not without a few important catches.

Benelli’s Advanced Impact technology promises better shotgun performance, but does it deliver? We put the Super Black Eagle 3 A.I. to the test, checking 40-yard patterns, light-load reliability and field-friendly features.

Black Hills HoneyBadger skips the hollow-point cavity in favor of a fluted, solid-copper projectile. Eric Mutchler looks at the design, compares published specifications, and shares what the tested loads felt like in four handguns.

Jeff and Kristi Hoffman risked everything to build Black Hills Ammunition. In an exclusive interview, Jeff reveals how a $12,000 gamble paid off in one of the all-time American ammunition success stories.

Hook & Barrel tests Black Hills' Gold 6mm ARC 90-grain Dual Performance load, examining its solid-copper bullet design and reporting accuracy and chronograph results.

Langdon Tactical Technology adds its trigger work to the hammer-fired Steyr ATD, an optics-ready 9mm DA/SA pistol available in standard and factory-ported Comp configurations.

The CZ DUTY Optics Ready combines a modular chassis, ambidextrous controls, and a redesigned optics interface. This review examines its ergonomics, trigger feel, and rainy-day range performance, along with a few details shooters should consider.

The Canik METE SFT Pro packs a threaded barrel, optics-ready slide, tritium sight, excellent trigger and generous accessory package into an affordable full-size 9mm.

The Traditions NitroBolt combines Federal FireStick convenience with the familiar handling of a bolt-action rifle. We tested the .50-caliber muzzleloader on the range and during an Oklahoma whitetail hunt.

The CZ 75 Legend brings back the classic all-steel CZ 75 with a DA/SA trigger, traditional controls and few concessions to modern handgun trends. After 450 rounds, we found out whether the old-school design still holds up.

Savage completely reworked its long-running Model 110 for 2026. We put the new Model 110 Core Hunter Pro in .308 Winchester on the range to see how much has really changed.

The SIG P211 GTO brings P320 magazine compatibility, a factory compensator and a surprisingly crisp Series 80-style trigger to the double-stack 1911 world. After more than 1,000 rounds, here’s what stood out.

A lifelong pheasant hunter takes Fiocchi Golden Pheasant ammo to the range, checking recoil and 30-yard patterns while breaking down the lead, Extreme and Bismuth options