Recommend a magazine subscription

WestKentucky · Jul 20, 2020

I typically get 1 magazine subscription a year. Last year I got Peterson’s simply because of a single article I read while waiting for my car to get a quick alignment done at the shop. I have enjoyed Peterson’s but it has not won me over as a dedicated life long subscriber. I’m looking for recommendations based on what other folks like. I do enjoy reading stories of other folks adventures whether they be hunting, fishing, or otherwise outdoors stuff. I enjoy some of the technical stuff about new equipment but not enough to jump into a solely technical publication, and I despise a magazine that only wants to hype up the next whiz bang doodad. Peterson’s seemed a decent balance, and at $8 a year (last year anyway) it’s not too pricy, so I may stick with that, but I’m open to other stuff like field and stream.

troy fairweather · Jul 20, 2020

Interest in what you all like there's a few me and my dad get now and then from tractor supply. I still can't warm up to digital copies.

WestKentucky · Jul 20, 2020

troy fairweather said:
Interest in what you all like there's a few me and my dad get now and then from tractor supply. I still can't warm up to digital copies.

I like digital copy as a backup.

Armored farmer · Jul 20, 2020

My favorite magazine is 'Muzzleloader '

...but if you're not into traditional, you might not get too hooked on it.
History
Recipe
Hunting
And of course lots of BP culture.

troy fairweather · Jul 20, 2020

WestKentucky said:
I like digital copy as a backup.

I don't know do subscriptions offer free digital copies, I can see it being nice when not home.

the firearm news(old shotgun) has been pretty good.

George P · Jul 20, 2020

https://sportingclassics.com/

I get the digital version, but they have a print version

FL-NC · Jul 20, 2020

I don't really care for gun magazines. They have gotten really expensive, and it seems that most of them tend showcase a lot of guns that are out of the price range of most folks. I do get my American Rifleman from the NRA, but I have been thinking about a sub to Modern Pioneer or a similar mag just to learn more valuable skills. Sometimes I will buy the occasional magazine about turkey hunting, because I am still very much learning that sport.

borrowedtime69 · Jul 20, 2020

The best magazine out there for us shooters/outdoorsman/hunters/& jacks of all trades is "Backwoodsman" Magazine. ive been buying them since the mid 1990's and get all kinds of info on all sorts of things. They usually have 1 - 2 stories on firearms per issue along with how to do things at lowest cost or DIY.

Hangingrock · Jul 20, 2020

We don't hunt, but we let others on the property to hunt, thus hunting orientated magazines have no appeal to or for me. Handloader & Rifle magazine, we let the subscriptions expire. As a Life member of the NRA, American Rifleman is part of the membership, but we also subscribe to Shooting Illustrated. Of the two NRA publications I prefer Shooting Illustrated.

RetiredUSNChief · Jul 20, 2020

Discovery or Scientific American.

NorthBorder · Jul 20, 2020

Does your state wildlife agency put out a state magazine? Montana Outdoors by our Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parksis my favorite. Many years ago, in Missouri I got the Missouri Conservationist (don't know if it is still around). Those were/are the best magazine subscriptions I ever had.

G.E. Lee · Jul 20, 2020

https://www.furfishgame.com/

George P · Jul 20, 2020

And if you are a Gentrified Southerner, Garden and Gun is a nice magazine; even the missus will like some of the articles about travel and tourism.

CapnMac · Jul 20, 2020

We are all individual, and that makes a generic pick somewhat difficult.

My only subscription at this point is to Small Arms Review--which is not going to appeal to every taste in our community here.

Demi-human · Jul 20, 2020

I like MagPul, not too wordy, easy to get into, up to date with the current issues...

Old Dog · Jul 20, 2020

My guilty pleasure is American Handgunner. Everyone has an opinion on whether the "gun rags" are simply paid shills for the gun makers (wish the late D. Prisbrey was still here), but I've found AH to be (at least) entertaining with excellent photos, some good op-ed pieces, interesting stories and if nothing else, it's some good gun porn. You can get great deals for subscriptions so it amounts to like a couple bucks an issue for a two-year subscription.

Obturation · Jul 20, 2020

2 for 1 , you get a subscription to American rifleman free with NRA membership. That's all I get, it's ok

Weflyfast · Jul 20, 2020

Get the trio from Wolf Publishing-
Rifle
Handloader
Hunter

.....and for a little extra loaddata.com!

Highland Lofts · Jul 20, 2020

My favorite magazine is:

FUR-FISH-GAME

2nd magszine

PENNSLVANIA GAME NEWS

redneckinmontrose · Jul 21, 2020

Usually a good article in the blue press from Dillon. -free
Double Gun Journal
Arms Heritage Magazine
Books by Patrick McManus - humorous short stories, also on Audible, first download is free.

J-Bar · Jul 21, 2020

The Missouri Conservationist is still published monthly and is free to Missouri households. Check out subscription options for hard copies here:

https://mdc.mo.gov/conmag/subscribe-update

It is also available online at:

https://mdc.mo.gov/contact-engage/mobile-apps/mo-conservationist-magazine-app

John McLaughlin · Jul 21, 2020

I like "Sports Afield", it's all hunting and firearms. If you belong to the NRA or other wildlife groups (RMEF, WSF, DU, B&C etc.) you will generally get a publication quarterly. Lots out there! JM

George P · Jul 21, 2020

John McLaughlin said:
I like "Sports Afield", it's all hunting and firearms. If you belong to the NRA or other wildlife groups (RMEF, WSF, DU, B&C etc.) you will generally get a publication quarterly. Lots out there! JM

I like the Quail Forever mag from that group

WestKentucky · Jul 21, 2020

redneckinmontrose said:
Usually a good article in the blue press from Dillon. -free

Your going to get me in trouble. Dillon does not hide the fact that they pay attractive women to pose in attractive manners with their products. I had signed up a couple years before I moved and I seem to recall getting one copy and then the wife started carefully sorting my mail!!!

Riomouse911 · Jul 21, 2020

I get a few every month. Some, like Dillons Blue Press or American Rifleman come with being a customer or member, the others are subscription based.
I like Gun Digest The Magazine for their historical articles.
I like Am Handgunner, RifleSooter, G&A, ST and Guns mag for the articles and the pictures of newer stuff.
I love the reviews in Gun Tests.
Ballistic is more for the bearded bro’s... and Handloader focuses mostly on reloading stuff.
My son likes Hunting and Field &Stream.

I like all facets of shooting sports, so I get a variety of them so every month I find stuff to educate and entertain me.

Stay safe.,

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