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Born Ballistic
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Robert “Bob” Nosler, on September 2, 2025, at the age of 79.Bob devoted his life to carrying forward the innovation and spirit of Nosler, building on the foundation laid by his father, John A. Nosler. From his early days on the production floor to…
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The InstaPrivy – a true field portable toilet
Fact: More people own mobile phones than own toilets. This is horrifying. What kind of people are we? The owners of InstaPrivy have imagined a better world. We became owners of an InstaPrivy this year. This is a very well designed super compact, lightweight, functional portable toilet and privacy shelter system. It is packaged in…
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Hunting Bushbuck
When I knew I was going back to hunt bushbuck, I put a Sig Sauer Whiskey 5 scope on the old Winchester Model 70. I would shoot a 150-grain Nosler Partition bullet in the 270 Winchester. With the Sig’s oversize objective and battery powered reticle, I figured I would have the edge in quick shooting.…
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Building a Tactical AR-15 with Sker Tactical
An interview with Jordan Linsker. We sit down with the owner and founder of Sker Tactical to talk about how to accessorize an AR for extreme shootability to successfully compete in multi-gun or hunting coyotes or defending the home place. I was working on a story for Inside Firearms magazine when I talked to Jordan…
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Bushnell 2x40mm Equinox Z
There is no question night vision is a good tool for the landowner or agent to protect property and livestock. But in many states it is illegal to hunt any wildlife with infrared or night vision sights. There are places where IR-assisted night vision is legal, and instances when a hunter can make use of…
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Bino Dock
Heading home from a wild boar hunt one morning, I spotted movement along a willow-lined creek. I pulled off to the side of the road and got a good look. It was a cougar. This was California, where I couldn’t shoot it, but I wanted to see it better. My binocular, though, was just out…
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Mighty Skins Gun Wrap
Outfitting a youth rifle with GunWraps Turkey hunting. Coyote hunting. Waterfowl hunting. The flash of a gun barrel or a reflection off another highly polished surface can spook game or make incoming ducks and geese flare and change direction. Some situations call for a high degree of stealth and one difference a person can make…
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13 Beers For 13 Deers
13 Beers for 13 Deers Thoughtful pairings of our favorite craft brews with our favorite game animals – mule deer and blacktails By Gary Lewis and Mark Knowles I wasn’t raised on venison, but a doctor prescribed it when I was a teenager. “Gary, you’ll do better if you eat wild game,” the doctor said.…
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Charge it fast with a Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger
Caldwell AR-15 Mag Charger Concentrations of Belding’s ground squirrels (we call them sage rats) can be found from eastern Washington down into central California and east into Idaho. These critters make their living off of a landowner’s largesse and they do a lot of damage. Burrows and tunnels cause enormous damage to harvesting machines, and…
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Pietta 1873 – A modern version of an Old West classic
When I first laid eyes on the Pietta 1873, I could think of several reasons why I would like to carry one (or two). Self-defense for wilderness camping and fly-fishing. Cowboy action shooting. What I didn’t think about was rattlesnakes. Manufactured in Italy, this gun is a clone of the Colt Single-Action Army. My test…
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Gear Reviews
In his years of hunting, Gary has had the opportunity to try out a lot of hunting and fishing gear. Because of his experience in this area, he has a lot to offer in the way of hunting and fishing gear reviews. From trucks to flashlights, Gary has tried out most of the outdoor gear imaginable—so he knows what gear is good enough to get.
Looking for a new boat? Check out what Gary has to say about a few different kinds that he’s been able to try out. Need a moisture-proof gun case for wetter climates? Gary has the scoop on those. Binoculars? Ear muffs? GPS units? Gary will keep you in the loop with all the outdoor gear reviews you’ll need in order to find the hunting and fishing gear you require for your next adventure.
Check out the different types of hunting and fishing gear that Gary Lewis has reviewed below: