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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

Good things come in small packages, so the adage goes. To prove that point, Springfield Armory has taken all that is great about the 1911 and shrunk it down into a subcompact that retains all of the features we love and eliminates all that we dislike about the 1911. Continue Reading

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

The J Frame revolver has been a staple of Smith & Wesson for decades. These small and lightweight revolvers are easy to conceal, simple to operate, and have a proven design that has often been imitated, but never been matched.

The Smith & Wesson Pro Series offers the highest level of quality available from production guns.
The Smith & Wesson Model 642 marries the reliability and ease of carry of the J frame with the Smith & Wesson Pro Series. Continue Reading

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All the hype in today’s hunting and shooting world revolves around long range shooting.  I’m all for it if you practice on a regular basis and have the right equipment.   Night Force has many different rifle scopes available today and I had the pleasure of putting one to the test on a late season Colorado deer hunt.   Continue Reading

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The Sportsman’s News team of professionals spends over 1,000 total man days a year in the field.  These men and women put outdoor gear to the extreme test during this time.  I have asked each of them to put together a list of some of the very best items that they wouldn’t want to leave home without.  We have taken a select number of items from that list to build a great gift ideas list for the outdoorsman or woman in your life.

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By Mark Boardman
Vortex Optics
Like a pistol firing at the start of a race, the first shots of Wisconsin’s gun opener cracked the crisp mid-November air signifying the season had officially begun. A surge of excited energy filled my body knowing I was in a good spot to capitalize on a buck that either wasn’t yet aware of the current situation, or was fleeing the orange army that floods our woods every year. I was also excited to be testing final production samples of our now-released Viper HS riflescope and Viper HD binocular  – Both of which were going to perform top-notch from everything I could tell during time spent at the range prior to the hunt. Continue Reading

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By Sportsman’s News Pro-Staff

The holidays are upon us and Christmas lists are being compiled all over the world as we speak.  One gift that just never gets old and is high on many a youngsters and oldsters list is the good ol’ air rifle (a.k.a.  BB gun, pellet gun).  The Sportsman’s News team has put together a review on a few of the great airguns available at your local Sportsman’s Warehouse and we are sure you will be able to find the perfect one for the youngsters or the young-at-heart in your life.
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When it comes to hauling all of your gear in the outdoors, Alps Outdoorz has created the perfect companion to adapt to all of your needs.

Optimus Prime has nothing on this transformer, providing a fanny pack, day pack, bow carrier and meat hauler, all in one system. With over 2,700 total cubic inches of space, the Alps Pathfinder can accommodate your waterfowl gear, decoys, wet weather clothing and a bevy of birds. When archery season rolls around, reconfigure the pack and it will securely transport your bow and give you an easy to access day pack, with the added ability to haul out your quarters. Continue Reading

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No matter what we do anymore it seems that we have a bunch of stuff to take with us. Even a simple day hike leaves us with snacks, a camera, iPod, sunglasses, insect repellent, sunscreen, a hat and who knows what else. In addition to all of our stuff, we have to carry our ubiquitous water bottle. I recently cleaned out the back seat of my car and there were dozens of empty plastic water bottles stuffed under the seats and on the floor. Continue Reading

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

Since it was designated as the official pistol of the U.S. Military 100 years ago, the Model 1911 .45 ACP pistol has been often imitated, derided, discarded and ultimately vindicated. Every handgun designed in the last 100 years has had to stand beside the 1911 for examination and every one has been found wanting in comparison.

Sturm Ruger & Co. was founded in 1949 and has been making high quality firearms ever since. It only seems right that this venerable gun maker should celebrate the 100th anniversary of the most venerated pistol in history by creating their own take on it. Continue Reading

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By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

When on the move for hunting, hiking, camping, or to escape a zombie horde, having a quick nutrient packed meal that requires no preparation can keep you ahead of the game and add miles to your journey.

Bridgford has created great Ready to Eat Sandwiches for those times when you have to eat on the run. The Ready to eat Sandwiches are little pockets of goodness surrounded by a sweet, soft, and moist bread wrapper.

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