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Two mule deer, zero tears. After hauling meat on horseback and running these Grakksaw game bags through the washing machine, I’ve found my new go-to reusable game bags. Here’s how the 7-ounce Ultralight XL stacks up against the tougher Bone-In system.

The Vortex Razor HD 13-39×56 packs premium glass, serious durability, and a backcountry-friendly 28.6 oz weight into one compact spotting scope.

Stop sending your tough deer meat to the grinder. These venison tacos turn mule deer shanks and other overlooked wild game cuts into a flavorful Taco Tuesday dinner with nothing more complicated than salt, a sharp knife, and a hot pan.

The $1,699 ZEV/Magpul FDP folds into a compact package, ran without a single malfunction in my testing, and delivered a surprising 0.96-inch group at 25 yards. But a heavy trigger, awkward pistol ergonomics, and occasionally stubborn folding components keep this futuristic 9mm from being perfect.

Buying an AK looks simple until stamped receivers, milled receivers, trunnions, imports, parts kits, and a wall of competing rifles enter the conversation. This AK buyer’s guide breaks down what actually matters before you put money on the counter.

The Leofoto Juggernaut S2 and S3 bring serious carbon fiber muscle, outstanding stability, and a 120-pound load rating to the shooting tripod market for $749 each. One is built for maximum stiffness, the other for easier packing and faster adjustments, and both have what it takes to challenge some of the best shooting tripods I’ve tested.

The Vortex Viper was already a compelling little pistol optic when we originally put it through a match and several hundred rounds of practice. In 2026, the harder question is whether you actually want the Viper, Venom, Razor, SPARC AR, or the very different AMG UH-1 Gen II.

Garrett Trapnell was a career criminal, master manipulator, and convicted airplane hijacker whose influence inspired two women to attempt extraordinary prison rescues. What followed involved a .45-caliber pistol, a hijacked helicopter, another commandeered airliner, and one of the strangest crime stories of the 1970s.

The Springfield Armory M1A Standard Issue puts nearly 70 years of M14 heritage behind every trigger pull. We shot this wood-and-steel .308 at 50 and 100 yards to see whether the old battle-rifle formula can still impress.