Author: Braxton Taylor
Springfield Armory is releasing the new Model 2020 Heatseeker, a compact chassis-based rifle built for shooters who want bolt-action precision and AR-style modularity in a suppressor-ready platform. This new bolt-action rifle features a Sharps Bros. Heatseeker chassis with a Coyote Brown Cerakote finish and is offered in .308 Win. or 6.5 Creedmoor. The chassis is machined from a solid block of 6061-T6 billet aluminum for strength and weighs only 1 pound, 3 ounces. The chassis includes a 14-inch free-float handguard that weighs 10 ounces and has M-Lok on all four sides and dual QD sling mounts on each side. In…
Steven Rinella relives his most memorable elk hunting moments from past season’s of MeatEater. From his most successful moments to the most forgettable, Steve reminisces his peak MeatEater elk hunts and breaks down what made each one of these trips particularly special. Presented by the US Border Patrol Read the full article here
The following is an excerpt from from CATCH A CRAYFISH, COUNT THE STARS: Fun Projects, Skills, and Adventures for Outdoor Kids. We’ll be releasing a paperback edition next week on May 27, stay tuned!Most people walk at an average speed of about 3–4 miles per hour on flat ground. Of course, it’s much slower if you’re bushwhacking through an area of the woods where thick briar patches, steep embankments, and other natural barriers could slow you down or halt your progress altogether. Rather than giving up on your explorations, you can move through wild landscapes more efficiently by following the…
You know they, you love them, you shoot them: Here’s what you need to know about the new handguns for 2025. HANDGUNSAlchemy Custom Weaponry | Quantico Hi-Cap Full RailAlchemy Custom Weaponry has now applied its 1911 mastery to a double-stack version, combining the genius of John Browning’s action with the firepower expected in a modern sidearm. Available in both 9 mm and .45 ACP, the hand-fit pistol is guaranteed to shoot sub-1.5-inch groups at 25 yards. ▶Full-length dustcover and rail▶Undercut grip module▶RMR optic cut with screws▶Ambidextrous thumb safety SpecificationsCaliber: 9 mmMagazine Capacity: 20 roundsBarrel Length: 5 inchesOverall Length: 8.5 inchesWeight:…
The mass slaughter of as many as 75 caribou in Manitoba, including cows carrying unborn calves, is prompting calls for changes to the way the species is managed in the province, especially as it relates to Indigenous hunting rights.Residents of a local First Nations community were responsible for the harvest, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The Manitoba Wildlife Federation (MWF) has publicized the incident in an effort to spur conversations around how Indigenous communities sometimes harvest caribou.“We’d like to see a co-management board set up that starts to impose rules. There has to be harvest reporting. There has…
This week, Tony explains why confidence is so important with sporting dogs, and why we should train with this in mind at all times. Connect with Tony, Cal, and MeatEater Cal on Instagram and Twitter MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop Cal’s Merch Read the full article here
In the second round of its rapid experimentation program, Transformation-in-Contact, the Army has tasked Stryker and armored brigades with testing out new systems in the field, sending feedback to industry, and getting updated prototypes back into soldiers’ hands, in an effort to change how the Army fights at the same time as it changes how it buys equipment.The 3rd Infantry Division’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team is working its way through its fourth training rotation as a TiC brigade, at the Army’s Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany—gaming out new ways to fight with large vehicle formations that have…
Welcome to MeatEater At MeatEater, we believe a deeper connection to the natural world enriches all our lives. Through honest storytelling, expert advice, top-tier gear, and a commitment to conservation, we help hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts live closer to nature. Read the full article here
On this Bear Grease Render, host Clay Newcomb, Dr. Misty Newcomb, and Josh “Landbridge” Spielmaker are joined by Bear Grease podcast featured guest Pablo Esquivel. Pablo gives more details of what it was like growing up in Costa Rica, some of the culture shock of moving to Alabama as a young adult, his passion for deer hunting, love of finding stone points, and laid-back attitude about his big game tattoos. Read the full article here
The Army is halting a popular program that allowed soldiers to extend their enlistments in short increments, a shift that will require troops to commit to longer service terms, according to internal documents and email reviewed by Military.com.Effective June 1, the Army will in most cases discontinue its service extension policy, which had permitted soldiers to prolong their enlistments by as little as one month and up to 23 months. The option has been widely used by troops weighing a transition to civilian life or those hesitant to commit to longer contracts — particularly as financial incentives wane for service…