Author: Braxton Taylor
The U.S. must double its sub production, CNO nominee says. “We need a transformational improvement and the ability to deliver twice the capacity that we’re currently delivering” in order to meet the needs of the U.S. Navy and the country’s commitments to the UK and Australia under the AUKUS pact, Adm. Daryl Caudle, the U.S. Fleet Forces Command leader who is nominated to be the chief of naval operations, told senators Thursday during his confirmation hearing. “We need to transformationally improve the output of the two yards that are producing our Virginia-class submarines. There needs to be some creativity, some ingenuity,…
The Gnome held his ramshorn bow at full draw for minutes, ages it felt like. The horned beast browsed carelessly through the brush in front of him and refused to turn in any direction, totally occupied by the lush green grass on the opposing side of the meadow.His arm gave a feeble shake. Annoyed with himself, he straightened his back and stood up a little taller, and in a second, the Gnome knew he’d made a stupid mistake. A small branch cracked above him, and the unicorn shot its head up, nostrils flaring with grass still hanging out the sides…
Most hunters will eventually have to make this decision: Should you fire a bullet through brush at a game animal?Considering how much energy a bullet is carrying, it doesn’t seem like a few twigs and leaves should impact its trajectory. But don’t be so sure. In a recent episode of MeatEater Experiments, Janis Putelis and Clay Newcomb determined that even a small amount of interference can significantly alter a bullet’s flight.The TestHunters and gun writers have opined on this topic for decades, but most didn’t have access to a slow-motion camera. Janis and Clay did. So, while their test departed…
Taurus is reintroducing one of its most powerful and versatile revolvers, the Raging Judge 513. This limited production model marks the bold return of a platform known for its formidable capabilities and unique multi-caliber design. Chambered in .45 Colt, 3-inch .410-bore and .454 Casull, the Raging Judge is purpose-built for those who demand flexibility and stopping power in a durable, heavy-duty revolver. Its matte stainless-steel finish, paired with a rubber grip featuring a distinctive red cushioned insert, ensures both strength and handling comfort— ideal for backwoods protection or serious range time. The Raging Judge combines power, versatility, and a proven…
Not only did Black not have a moose tag—which is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in The Gem State—but he shot the moose with a high-powered rifle while it was standing on a U.S. Forest Service Road. It’s illegal to shoot on or across a forest service road.Then Black got himself into a pickle. He attempted to load the dead moose into his vehicle, but got the vehicle stuck in the snow in the process of doing so. Black walked out of the backcountry and was picked up by two hunters.According to IDFG officials, Black told the hunters about killing the bull…
If you’re like most of us at MeatEater, you’ve been listening to the new Turnpike Troubadour album, The Price of Admission, on repeat this summer. The title track’s opening line, “There’s a mid-July whitetail in velvet, red as your old Chevrolet,” is inspiration enough to get out and check your trail cameras.Seeing velvet bucks this time of year is kind of like walking by a closed bakery. You can admire all you want, but that’s about it until opening time. Still, it can help you find your target buck now, and you can start building out a hunt plan well…
Hey everyone, this is Shooting Illustrated bringing you another episode of “I Carry.” In today’s feature, we’re looking at a retro Smith & Wesson Model 36 No-Lock revolver and some related gear. Let’s take a closer look at this setup: Firearm: Smith & Wesson Model 36 No-Lock .38 Special Revolver (MSRP: $849) Where to begin with today’s kit? For starters, you can immediately tell we’ve got a retro vibe going on, starting with the Smith & Wesson Model 36 Classic No Internal Lock .38 Special revolver. One of the, ahem, more contentious components of Smith & Wesson’s revolver lineup was…
Hosts Brody Henderson, Seth Morris, and Corinne Schneider chat Seth and Corinne’s return from Africa, talk with Pennsylvania BHA’s Adam Eckley about the recent lift on PA’s Sunday hunting ban, run through a bucket list hunt Top 3, discuss all things sage grouse with Ted Koch of North American Grouse Partnership, and have YOU choose the winner of a fishy Hot Tip-off. Read the full article here
This week, Cal talks with Tate Morgan, founder of Sons of Smokey and the Gambler 500: a road rally, festival, and North America’s largest public lands trash pick up. Cal and Tate discuss how Sons of Smokey went from launching an eight-man COVID-era road race to creating an “anti-Burning Man” trash clean up powered by a unique phone app. Today, it’s a near lawless public lands trash clean up where the number one rule is “don’t be a dick.” Long story short, everyone needs the SOS app.To learn more and get involved with any Cal to Action, click here. Read the…
Brent’s back for part two of his conversation with Dr. Drew Ricketts. After his Kansas coyote hunt with decoy dogs, he sat down with Kansas State University professor and Kansas Extension Service Wildlife Control Specialist, Dr. Drew Ricketts, to correct Brent on some coyote facts. Read the full article here