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We take a quick look at the oddly proportioned .243 Winchester Super Short Magnum cartridge, aka .243 WSSM.Announced in 2002, the .243 WSSM was intended to deliver a new level of long-range performance and accuracy to the .243 chamberings. Cartridge overall length is 2.36 inches, a half-inch shorter than the 2.8-inch length of other short-action cartridges. The .243 WSSM appears in super-short rifle actions, which should improve receiver stiffness and accuracy. The Browning Super Short Magnum A-Bolt, which weighs 6 pounds and uses a shorter action for the 2.36-inch length cartridge, and Winchester’s Super Short Magnum Model 70 are currently…

H. Clay Aalders is a lifelong edged tool user. He spent the past 20 years as a woodworker and fishing guide in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Idaho, and Tennessee. While guiding in Idaho, Clay worked part-time writing for a local newspaper, and upon moving to Tennessee began writing for the blog The Truth About Knives – spending his last 5 years there as Managing Editor. His background is in fixed-blade hunting and bushcraft knives, but has jumped into the world of vintage slipjoint collecting with both feet since coming to work at Knife Magazine. Clay’s primary role is as Digital…

Support us! GearJunkie may earn a small commission from affiliate links in this article. Learn More New Mexico’s latest state park offering aims to honor those who served our country, with free access for life. Starting July 1, 2025, New Mexico resident veterans can apply for this lifetime pass and will never have to pay for day-use entry or camping access at any state park in the Land of Enchantment. Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham signed House Bill 161 on March 20, 2025, to provide recreational opportunities and access for New Mexico veterans. According to a press release, the bill received…

Leupold & Stevens, Inc. is launching two new spotting scopes: The SX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 and the SX-2 Alpine HD Gen 2. These new scopes are built for extreme conditions and use Leupold’s Elite Optical System of enhanced lens coatings to reduce glare, making them ideal for the bright light of early mornings. It also features a rugged magnesium body that is both waterproof and fog-proof, an oversized eyepiece for all-day comfort and an interchangeable eyecup. The SX-4 Pro Guide HD Gen 2 is available in an angled or straight design, each with two configurations: 15-45×65 and 20-60×85.…

CanSkin – MOLLE / Ammo Box Cover by Maratac Extreme Division Designed to transform any standard plastic, aluminum, or steel 30 Cal ammo can* into a modular, carry-ready, rattle-free gear platform, the MOLLE / Ammo Box Cover is made from laser cut nylon. Includes shoulder strap. Offered in Black or Tan. Available from countycomm.com/products/canskin-molle-ammo-box-cover-by-maratac-extreme-division-coming-soon. *Can not included. This entry was posted on Monday, June 30th, 2025 at 16:00 and is filed under Ammo, Load Carrying. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is…

When I first saw a Town Shirt sun hoodie — with its kaleidoscopic design of pink-and-white mountain laurel — I immediately had to know the brand. Town Shirt was the name, and thru-hiking was its game. This brand combines years of field development with Hawaiian-style designs using flora and fauna native to the ecosystems of America’s most popular thru-hikes. It was the chosen apparel of Matt Dobson, a North Carolina mountain guide who led me and several other journalists on a hike through the Art Loeb Trail. We were there to test out some equipment from a well-known company, but…

By Massad Ayoob Posted in #Guns In today’s article, Massad Ayoob takes a looks at the Springfield Armory 1911 all-black Emissary 4.25” in .45 ACP. He tested it out at his personal range and also the annual Pin Shoot held in Michigan. How did it perform? Read on to get Ayoob’s take on it. The pistol was loaned to Ayoob for this article. Long-time readers of my work here on The Armory Life know that I am a devoted fan of the annual Pin Shoot event held in Michigan. This year, the Concealed Carry division upped the allowed barrel…

By the time I stumbled into camp after an 8-hour push over Paintbrush Divide, I was beat — sunburned, salty, and soaked from a combo of sweat and creek crossings. The last thing I wanted to do was change clothes. So, I didn’t. I choked down yet another bar and crawled into my sleeping bag, still wearing the Black Diamond Alpine Light Pants. And, honestly? I slept like a rock. That’s how airy these pants are. Built for movement but soft enough to pass for pajamas, they carried me through steep climbs, surprise storms, and snow-covered trails, and then doubled…

1. Made in the USA and able to fit into most plate carriers, the BulletSafe Level IV Standalone Ballistic Plate is composed of a durable alumina-oxide ceramic material that protects 120 square inches of your most vital regions: heart, lungs and liver. It can stop projectiles  from most high-velocity calibers, up to a single .30-’06 Sprg. armor-piercing (AP) round—and multiple hits for non-AP rounds. A shooter’s cut permits full upper-body range-of-motion, breathability and comfort. MSRP: $199.97, bulletsafe.com 2. Full Forge Gear’s Shelter Plate Carrier is constructed from high-strength ballistic nylon for maximum durability and ballistic protection. It is compatible with…

As summer takes hold, thick vegetation continues to cover my favorite fishing spots. This means I need a rod and reel that can haul in a salad with my fish. However, I don’t fish competitively, so I can’t justify spending a mortgage payment on a reel. Luckily, Abu Garcia sent the Revo SX to test and review this spring and early summer.  I’ve fished with it in my pond, the lake, and while bouncing a 1-ounce jig in the heavy current of my local lake’s tailwaters. I’m tough on gear and am blessed to fish the pond in my backyard…