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Shooting
Black Hills 6mm ARC Review: Dual Performance Hunting Ammo
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.

Gear
Bear & Son Hunting Knives Reviewed: A Stag Party
Three Bear & Son hunting knives bring classic deer-camp styling to hands-on testing with leather, meat, and fish. See how the Pro Skinner, Upswept Skinner, and Bird & Trout perform.

Gear
SPYPOINT FORCE-4K Review: Tested Day and Night on Deer Trails
The SPYPOINT FORCE-4K skips cellular connectivity for easy setup, 48MP photos, 4K video with sound and a $99.99 price. Here’s how it performed in the field.

Gear
5 of the Best Hiking Shoes We Tested on Real Trails
From muddy trail races to rocky mountain hikes, these five tested hiking shoes, trail runners, and lightweight boots deliver the traction, comfort, and confidence ordinary running shoes often lack.

Gear
PECOS Table Review & Range Test
Rock-solid stability, endless customization, and rugged construction make this one piece of outdoor gear built to stand the test of time.
Gear
KUIU ICON 6 3500 Pack Review: Tested Over 8 Miles With 35- to 80-Pound Loads
Nearly eight Colorado mountain miles and an 80-pound sandbag reveal where the KUIU ICON 6 3500 improves—and why it's built for any backcountry expedition.

Gear
Bear Alaskan Pro RTH Review: Ready-to-Hunt Value with Real Performance
The Bear Alaskan Pro RTH brings 339-fps IBO speed, a stable 33-inch platform and a true Trophy Ridge Ready-to-Hunt package at a hunter-friendly price.
