Sportsmans News

As I peered over the edge, I had a great view of the open hills as well as the willow choked bottoms and fringe which I hoped would hold a good whitetail buck worthy of my Wyoming tag.  I had just settled in for the afternoon when deer suddenly exploded out of their beds on the fringes and weaved back and forth through the cover with their white flags waiving high in the air.  My guide yelled “Buck”!  I immediately went into kill mode and started searching for the shooter buck.  He blew through every opening in true whitetail fashion.  I could see the other deer heading for thick cover as my guide shouted out the yardage.  I quickly adjusted my hold and squeezed the trigger as the big buck piled up from a full run.  What a rush! Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

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

Join the forum discussion on this post

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

Join the forum discussion on this post

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

Join the forum discussion on this post

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.

Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

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

Join the forum discussion on this post

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.
Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

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

Join the forum discussion on this post

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

Join the forum discussion on this post

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

Join the forum discussion on this post

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.

Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

For the first time, Leatherman is introducing multitools with spring loaded pliers.

The latest of these to hit the shelves of Sportsman’s Warehouse is the Sidekick.
Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

Having served in the Marines, I can tell you all of the weaknesses of the military Meal Ready to Eat (MRE) or as we called them, three lies in one.

First of all, they are heavy. Because they are prepared food that has been hermetically sealed in pouches, you end up carrying all of that water weight with you. At 8 pounds per gallon, this is a heavy proposition. Next, they are bulky.

For prolonged periods in the outdoors where water is plentiful, nothing beats food that has been dehydrated.

Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

When John Moses Browning designed the Model 1911 in 1908, for the US Army, it was called the “greatest gun in the world.” Not much has been changed on that original design in 100 years, but some fine tuning and advances in craftsmanship have resulted in some beautiful weapons. Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

By Mike Deming

This question will illicit many different answers among a group of hunters.  If you live east of the Rockies and most of your time is spent in a tree stand, then you can probably easily answer this question with a no.   If you are out to experience the love of nature and you are just looking to fill your freezer with some tasty elk or venison, it is doubtful that you will want to spend the money or carry the extra weight.  However, if you spend most of your time in the west and putting a trophy on your wall is the main focus of time spent in the field, you must have a spotting scope with you at all times. Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post

By Dan Kidder
Managing Editor

Having less recoil from your 12-gauge shotgun doesn’t only mean quicker target acquisition, it also means that you will practice with it more frequently creating greater proficiency.

Blackhawk has teamed with Knoxx Industries to create a collapsible stock that takes the abuse out of shooting your shotgun for long periods. The SpecOps Recoil Reducing Stock from Knoxx Industries, cuts felt recoil by as much as 85 percent. The five position adjustable stock offers the ability for shooters of all sizes to use the gun to which it is attached. The stock creates 11.25-15.25 inches length of pull which allows it to be used with a variety of tactical and load bearing vests, and also makes it ideal for home defense by shortening the overall profile and adapting to whoever needs to use the gun. Continue Reading

Join the forum discussion on this post