These are the best new knives for outdoorsmen available in 2012.
By David E. Petzal
As President Obama declared war on “high-capacity magazine clips” and New York’s Gov. Andrew Cuomo (widely rumored to be Satan) rammed a truly rotten set of gun laws up the fundament of that state, the 2013 Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) in Las Vegas last January mostly ignored the whole sorry mess and throbbed and pulsed like an amok amoeba. Traffic was so heavy at times that I had to emit a racking cough and mutter “TB” in order to get through. But enough of this. There’s some very good new stuff out there.

The Model 783 bolt-action centerfire is completely new, the first truly modern rifle that Remington has built in many years. [ Read Full Post ]
By Phil Bourjaily
The AR 15 continues to prove its versatility in all kinds of ways – even ways that leave you scratching your head and asking “why?” For instance, I heard about the AR 15 muzzleloader upper at SHOT and looked in vain for it, finally concluding that it was a Mythical Creature and not a real AR accessory. Since then, I have found these two videos that prove its existence.
And, to give the people at CMMG Inc. credit, the .50 upper is cleverly designed. As you see in the video, the magazine holds extra pellets and bullets for handy reloading, and the gun will handle a three-pellet (150 gr.) load of pyrodex.
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By The Editors
Randolph Engineering has a variety of tints for its shooting glasses. Learn how to choose the right lenses for your next hunt or shooting competition and check out the company's new HD lenses.
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By The Editors
So you have your rifle. There are many like it but this is your own. Now add a paint job by artist Jeromy Holmes and you can ensure no rifle will ever look the same as yours. And his work is not just for looks, it's functional beauty.
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By The Editors
Kim Rhode will be competing in the Olympic Skeet event in 2012, where she hopes to break an Olympic record by winning five medals in five different Olympic Games. She talks with Phil Bourjaily about her practice routine and prep work leading up to the London games.
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By The Editors
Here are three of Connecticut Shotgun's latest models, including a sporting clays model, packed with custom features. Act fast because they're offering special introductory rates for certain shotguns.
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By The Editors
The Accuracy International AX offers Remington 700 owners a stability boost with this chassis. There is nothing flimsy about the AX, and it has a lot of room for you to add on your favorite gear.
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By The Editors
Here's a first look at a prototype of US Palm's Takedown AK47, a compact rifle that snaps together with a twist. AK fans, look for it to hit the market later this year.
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By The Editors
The Stag Arms 3G was designed with 3-Gun competitors in mind. Stag Arms offers both right and left handed versions so everyone can join in this growing sport.
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By The Editors
Looking for a quick upgrade for your Ruger 10/22 that will add versatility and accessory options? This simple, railed, snap-on chassis set comes in two models.
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By The Editors
These rounds might mark the end of the metal casing. The polymer casing significantly reduces ammunition weight while retaining its accuracy--meaning you can carry more ammo during your next hunt.
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By The Editors
Looking for a great rifle that won't leave your wallet empty? Then consider this light, accurate rifle that was built to last. And with such an attractive price tag, you can splurge and get two.
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By The Editors
This rifle looks plain, is built to last, and hits hard. How hard? Well, it's chambered for the horrifying 505 Gibbs, the appalling .406 Weatherby and the serious 416 Rigby. What more could you ask for from a dangerous game rifle? Get all the details here.
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By Editors
Those long waits in the stand or the blind can be a little easier with these gloves that let you access your spartphones' features, like the Rut Reporter app...or, you know, Fruit Ninja.
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