John Snow

Arizona

Shooting Editor at Outdoor Life

Shooting Editor at Field & Stream

Cranky pro-gun blogger, shooter, hunter and meat eater. Shooting Editor for Outdoor Life magazine.

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Articles

Why a 10mm Semi-Auto Is a Horrible Choice for Bear Protection, According to Our Readers

1 week ago | outdoorlife.com | John Snow

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Every year around this time people venture back into the mountains: to gather sheds, hunt for mushrooms, or just to give their lungs and legs a workout. Invariably, some cross paths with ornery bears. Recent grizzly encounters in my home state of Montana include this one outside of Dupuyer, and another that happened near Choteau.
I Built the World’s Most Accurate 7mm Backcountry Rifle

2 weeks ago | outdoorlife.com | John Snow

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The 7mm Backcountry, rolled out by Federal earlier this year, has generated more interest and controversy than any other cartridge introduction in recent memory. Its claim to fame is smoking fast muzzle velocities that cook every other 7mm cartridge out there.
I Built the World’s Most Accurate 7mm Backcountry Rifle

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | John Snow

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›the most accurate 7bcThe 7mm Backcountry, rolled out by Federal earlier this year, has generated more interest and controversy than any other cartridge introduction in recent memory. Its claim to fame is smoking fast muzzle velocities that cook every other 7mm cartridge out there.
The Most Accurate Rifle Ammo, Range Tested

3 weeks ago | outdoorlife.com | John Snow

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › At Outdoor Life, we’re always seeking to improve how we test and write about gear. The methodology used with our gun tests is something we’ve developed over decades and is, without question, the most comprehensive and rigorous you’ll find. Our signature evaluations include annual shakedowns of the best rifles, best handguns, and best shotguns.
I’ve Become Recoil Shy in My Old Age. Is the 6.5 Creedmoor a Legit Elk Round?

1 month ago | outdoorlife.com | John Snow

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › A reader submitted a question to our weekly On The Gun newsletter (which you can sign up for here) about how to cope with recoil and cartridge selection. He described how he’s become recoil shy when using his old Savage 99 in .308 Win.
Henry Lever Action Supreme: A Smooth Operator in 223/5.56 and 300 Blackout

Mar 4, 2025 | outdoorlife.com | John Snow

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Henry Lever Action Supreme: A Smooth Operator in 223/5.56 and 300 Blackout

Mar 4, 2025 | yahoo.com | John Snow

Generate Key TakeawaysWe may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More ›Henry Lever Action Supreme on the groundThe Henry Lever Action Supreme is a unique design that moved from concept to production in fewer than three years — a remarkably quick journey for a new gun. Despite that speedy process, nothing about the rifle feels rushed or poorly thought out.
The Best Gas Generators (2025 Review)

Jan 27, 2025 | fieldandstream.com | Derrek Sigler |Phil Bourjaily |John Snow |Richard Mann

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn moreA gas generator offers reliable power whenever and wherever you need it. This can be in the event of a power outage in your home, while on a camping adventure, or somewhere in the great outdoors like when you’re building your new deer blind. A good generator is quiet and reliable, and produces enough electricity to power up essential devices and appliances.
Federal 7mm Backcountry, Tested and Reviewed

Jan 7, 2025 | outdoorlife.com | John Snow

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › The Federal 7mm Backcountry is a new cartridge unlike anything we’ve seen to date. It uses a stainless-steel alloy case that can handle high chamber pressures to deliver magnum-level velocities from short-barreled rifles. On top of that, the 7mm Backcountry case is significantly smaller than a typical magnum.
Best Heated Socks of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Dec 10, 2024 | fieldandstream.com | Bethany Beathard |M.D. Johnson |T. Logan Metesh |John Snow

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn moreAs a hunter and outdoorswoman, I have been wearing heated socks for years. They have kept me in the field for longer, enjoying the activities I love, whether that’s tracking a whitetail or hiking with my kids. Socks are often an afterthought in the world of outdoor gear. However, they’re actually one of the most important pieces.