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- Compact and Accurate: Remington Model Seven Rifle Review
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- Meet Holly Stocks: Influencer & Entrepreneur
After growing up and moving all around the country for her father’s business, Holly Stocks has put down roots in Nashville and is spreading her creative wings.
- Turkey Hunting 101 with Bone Collector Michael Waddell
If you're going to turkey hunt, take some time and dig into the knowledge dropped by the legendary turkey hunter Michael Waddell.
- Mountain Man Jake Herak Only Ever Wanted To Be A Mountain Man
Jake Herak, a star of the History channel’s Mountain Men series, discovered his life’s ambition when he was still in kindergarten. It came one day while the six-year-old was watching Jeremiah Johnson, a 1972 film starring Robert Redford as a 19th-century war veteran who reinvents himself as a gritty survivor high in the Rocky Mountains.
- Jake Herak’s Tips for Self-Reliance in the Backcountry
Mountain man Jake Herak drops some knowledge that could save your life in the backcountry.
- Taran Butler Is A Force Like No Other In The Shooting World
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- An Affordable Collector’s Item: Sig Sauer P320 AXG Equinox Review
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Federal’s New 30 Super Carry: Is this shiny new cartridge in fact, super? We review it here.
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H&B founder and Editor-in-Chief John Radzwilla hunts along his wife Natalie on the Ensign Ranch. It's Utah elk hunting at its finest.
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- The Best Concealed Carry Ammo for 2023
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We tapped Hook & Barrel pro staff to figure out our best concealed carry guns of the year. Here are our seven picks.
- Kings Camo Brings Accessibility, Affordability To Technical Hunting Clothes
The Lindon, Utah company Kings Camo goes above and beyond to create technical hunting clothes for everyone. Here's how they do it.
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If there's one thing GunBroker.com knows, it's cool guns. The "No Lowballers" podcast partners with GoWild and dives into the fun and historic side of firearms.
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- Taurus TS9 Now Available In U.S. Market For Limited Time
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- The Banish Backcountry Suppressor Is Made For Hunters
The Banish Backcountry Suppressor is a great option for hunters looking for a solid multicaliber suppressor that can go anywhere.
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- Affordable And Ready for Action: Meet The WPM .22 Magnum
New from Walther, the WPM .22 Magnum is lightweight, affordable, and ready to go once unboxed.
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With upgraded manufacturing and enhancements, the upgraded Walther PPK Series aims to please.
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- Hunting The Rarest of the Rare: An Ornamented Scimitar Oryx
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Looking to improve your shooting skills? The Mantis X10 Elite Shooting System makes improvement safe, fun, and educational — inside your home.
- We Tested Barnett’s NEW Hyper Raptor Crossbow — It Delivers
The Barnett Hyper Raptor Crossbow offers speed and accuracy in an affordable package.
- From Lacrosse to Music: Warren Zeiders’ Warrior Mentality
Country music star Warren Zeiders brings his lacrosse mindset to his musical career.
- “Reporting The News” Is Mindfulness — Navy SEAL-Style
Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and objective. But Navy SEALs add objectivity to their practice.
- Fitness Gear for Hunters: Our Picks for 2023
Hunting pushes functional strength and endurance to their limits. Here's the fitness gear you need to ensure a great season.
- Backcountry Hunting Gear: What You Need For 2023
As the 2023 hunting season nears, it's time to get prepared. Check out our favorite backcountry hunting gear for the year.
- Naked and Unafraid: Meet Candice Mishler
Outdoorwoman and reality TV star Candice Mishler lets it fly.
- 3000 Miles in a Rowboat? The Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge Is No Joke
What does it take to spend over a month rowing a boat across the Atlantic Ocean in the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge? A little bit of crazy, and a lot of mental toughness.
- A Serious Backcountry Rifle: Kimber’s Mountain Ascent Caza Review
The Kimber Mountain Ascent Caza combines lightweight trends with surprisingly moderate recoil. It's an ideal rifle for the backcountry hunter.
- Chef Mike Robinson Truly Loves Venison
Wild meat is a consuming passion for the famous British Chef Mike Robinson.
- Cameron Hanes Is Changing the Game
Cameron Hanes works as hard as any athlete on the planet. And he’s changing the way the world thinks about bowhunting.
- My Hunting Philosophy? Be Hard to Kill
Uncharted Supply Co. founder & CEO Christian Schauf dives deep into his survival-centered hunting philosophy.
- How To Apply for Hunting Tags Out West
If you dream about western big game, it starts with applying for hunting tags, often as much as a year in advance.
- “Gamey” Venison Is The Ultimate Sacred Flesh
Uncle Ted waxes poetic about gamey venison. His conclusion? Well, read on to find out.
- Supercharged Hunting Fitness: Five Workouts from Matt Hewett
We interviewed hunter Matt Hewett — three-time Crossfit Games Champion — about how to ramp up for hunting season. He gave us five workouts that fit the bill.
- Bergara Adds 7mm PRC To Wilderness Series
The 7mm PRC is now available in Bergara Wilderness Series models, including the well-received carbon barrel models, and the highly desirable B-14 Squared Crest model.
- How To Make Irish Coffee, The Original Way
Thank transatlantic air travel for Ireland’s famous spiked joe, Irish Coffee. And we have the original recipe.
- I’m Ted Nugent, And I’m A Hunter
Ted Nugent gives us the scoop on his long history of hunting and love for the "mystical flight of the arrow".
- KUIU Adds Impressive Waterfowl Collection To Its 2023 Lineup
The new KUIU waterfowl collection just dropped, and we've got the details.
- Six Things to Consider When Carrying a Concealed Weapon
From training to practice to procuring legal protection, choosing to concealed carry is a commitment that shouldn't be taken lightly.
- Meet the New Springfield Armory Hellion Bullpup Variants
Springfield Armory improves ballistic performance with two new Hellion bullpups, in 18” and 20” barrel options. These both maintain the original VHS-2 design's distinctive features.
- Meet Silas “Uncle Si” Robertson, A Vietnam Veteran with Faith
Uncle Si Robertson talks about his service to our country and his dedication to veterans.
- Affordable, Smooth, Red-Dot-Ready: Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm Review
Springfield Armory 's Echelon 9mm Pistol sets a new standard for the red-dot-ready handgun.
- Standard-Setting Compact Pistol: Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP Review
The award-winning Springfield Armory Hellcat OSP pistol is a serious but affordable addition to your collection.
- Compact and Cool: Springfield Armory Hellion Bullpup Review
Listen up, because you *absolutely* need the Springfield Armory Hellion bullpup in your collection.
- A Serious Shooter: Springfield Armory SA-35 Review
The Springfield Armory SA-35 performs with the best of todays’ concealed-carry and home-defense pistols.
- Attention to Detail: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 9MM Pistol Review
The Springfield Armory Prodigy 9MM Pistol is a dense double-stack gun that absorbs recoil and is fun to shoot.
- Safe, Capacious, Tight: Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP Pistol Review
Is the Springfield Hellcat Pro OSP Pistol one of the safer pistols out there? We think so.
- An Elk Hunter’s Bullet: Remington Premier Long Range Ammo Review
Remington's Premier Long Range ammunition accompanies Will Brantley on a Texas elk hunt. Hint: it performs.
- A Gun For AR Enthusiasts: Ruger SFAR .308 Rifle Review
The Ruger SFAR .308 rifle is a smaller-framed AR that enthusiasts should be very excited about. It's perfect for both hunting and shooting recreationally.
- Meet Ruger’s New Super Wrangler Convertible Single-Action Revolver
Ruger's highly popular Super Wrangler collection is bolstered by the release of single-action revolvers within the line.
- Historically Sleek Made Modern: Marlin 336 Classic .30-30 Rifle Review
The Marlin 336 Classic .30-30 lever action rifle is a gun for the ages. But it fits in pretty darned nicely in today's world of firearms.
- Improved Ruger Mark IV 22/45 Lite Is Optic-Ready with Co-Witness Sights
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- Ruger Introduces the New Security-380 Lite Rack Pistol
The Ruger Security-380 adds another pistol to the Lite Rack series. Its both feature-rich affordable
- Stylish, Smooth, Defensive: Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver Review
Taurus continues to level up its offerings, and the Taurus 856 Executive Grade Revolver nails it — at a price point well under $1000.
- A Seriously Great Value: Taurus TH Pistol Review
The Taurus TH Pistol is a fabulous entry-level pistol, at a great price.
- Lightweight, Comfortable, Easy: Bergara B-14 HMR Carbon Wilderness Rifle Review
“To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.” - Winston ChurchillTrue to Churchill’s words, Bergara USA’s success comes from a combination of heritage-driven master-craftsmanship and embracing change. Honestly, in an industry ripe with countless nothing-new product offerings, Bergara has never been a company to rest on its laurels. For 2023, there’s another rock-solid offering from Bergara, the Bergara HMR Carbon Wilderness Rifle.
- Affordable Accuracy For Hunters: Bergara Ridge Carbon Wilderness Rifle
The Bergara Ridge Carbon Wilderness Rifle features SUB-MOA Accuracy that won’t break the bank
- Peak Performance In One Tidy Package: Kimber R7 MAKO Bundle Review
Is the Kimber R7 Mako bundle the perfect package for the beginning pistol shooter? It just might be.
- SIG Sauer’s Romeo X Pistol Reflex Sight: For Civilians, Trusted by Military
Discover SIG Sauer's Romeo X Pistol Reflex Sight, a rugged precision optic trusted by the military. It's now available for civilians. And Hook & Barrel has the review.
- A Rugged Conversation Piece: Sig Sauer P365XL Spectre Review
The Sig Sauer P365Xl is a beautiful gun with a killer grip. We've got the full review.
- Fun, Reliable, Comfortable: Sig Sauer P322 Pistol Review
Meet the Sig Sauer P322: the most reliable .22 LR in the game.
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