Savage 110 Long Range Hunter: Reaching Out In 300 PRC
The Savage 110 family of rifles are known for their tried-and-true quality and dependability. This Long Range Hunter is no exception.
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Bergara’s New Lightweight Hunting Rifle: B14 Squared Crest Carbon — SHOT Show 2024
At the heart of the Bergara B14 Squared Crest Carbon is its 100% carbon fiber stock. This carbon stock was produced using CF-RTM technology which is a state-of-the-art method that is widely revered in the automotive and aerospace industries.
The New Original Henry In Hunt Camp
Sunlight glints off the polished brass receiver of the New Original Henry. The New Original Henry is based on the Henry Model 1860. It was described by Confederate soldiers as “that damned Yankee rifle that can be loaded on Sunday and fired all week.”
Springfield Armory Redline Review (Video)
Video review of the Springfield Armory Redline with Carbon barrel in 308
Tested: Browning X-Bolt Speed LR 7mm PRC
After some practice, no elk will be safe. I can’t wait to report on the rifle’s in-the-field performance soon.
Meet the Ultralight Crown Precision Elite AR10
For those that have been looking for an ultra-light custom AR10 built to your specifications, the Crown Precision Elite is for you. With its range of furniture options, BCG variations, barrel lengths, and personalized engraving, it is built to be set apart.
Taylor & Company Alaskan Takedown – The Ultimate Lever Gun
Taylor & Company Firearms is based in, of all places, Winchester Virginia. Unlike many other companies, Taylor does not actually manufacture any firearms. Instead, they partner with existing companies, such as Chiappa and Uberti, to market and sell exclusive models.
Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)
One feature I really appreciate about this rifle is the reduced movement it takes to operate this gun.
The Most Badass Revolvers? Taurus’ Raging Hunter Lineup — SHOT Show 2023
New from Taurus, the Raging Hunter .460 S&W Magnum with a 10.5-inch barrel.
Review: Mossberg’s New 7mm PRC Patriot Predator
For those looking to find an affordable rifle chambered in the formidable 7mm PRC, Mossberg has you covered with the Patriot Predator.
The Straight-Pull Savage Impulse Hog Hunter Reviewed!
While having no previous experience with a straight-pull rifle before testing this Savage, I have grown to love his design.
The Savage Impulse – An American Straight Pull
The world of hunting rifles tends to be relatively stable. We have single shots, bolt actions, lever guns, and a few semi-autos. Nothing crazy, and most hunters don’t seem to want anything crazy anyway. Well, Savage decided to shake things up with the Impulse. The Savage Impulse is a bolt action rifle but isn’t your traditional rotary bolt. Instead, Savage went with a straight-pull bolt.
Backcountry Carry Solution, Sig Sauer P320-XTEN 10mm
That is the reality with pistols. You can carry one your whole life and never need it, but when you do need it, you need it desperately.
The Benelli Lupo in 30-06 Sprg.—Soft Shooting, But a Hard-Hitting and Accurate Hunting Rifle
y guarantee on the Lupo, and I found that to be true with all three brands of ammunition when shooting from 100 yards and off a sandbagged rest.
Field-Testing Springfield’s Model 2020: At Home, at the Range, and in the Stand
I carried the Waypoint with me last whitetail season, and I stretched its legs at the range. The Waypoint lived up to expectations, and it may be the perfect crossover rifle for both competition and hunting.
AllTerra Arms’ Mountain Shadow Steel: The Lamborghini of Rifles?
AllTerra Arms is a semi-custom rifle manufacturer in my home state of Idaho that used to be known as “Axial Precision.” These guys produce some top-tier hunting rifles with 1/2 and even 1/4 MOA guarantees, and I finally got my hands on one. The Mountain Shadow Steel is one of their steel barreled options, and it happens to be the model that I’m testing.
There’s a New Predator in Town – SIG Tread Predator Reviewed
The Sig Sauer Tread Predator is a quality built low/no recoil semiautomatic hunting rifle with a lot to offer right out of the box.
Savage’s Backcountry Xtreme Series: The 110 High Country
The High Country has some other functional/aesthetic enhancements. The barrel is fluted in a dramatic spiral that runs most of its length. Savage button-rifles their barrels. The .308 High Country’s barrel is 22 inches. The long-action calibers have 24-inch barrels.
Right Back at Ya! Savage’s Impulse Hog Hunter Featuring a Straight-Pull Bolt
The Impulse Hog Hunter is a very accurate rifle, capable of taking game out to 400 yards without a problem. The straight-pull bolt operated effectively and actually got me on target faster for that follow-up shot.
Building the Perfect Turkey Gun
I have known hundreds of hunters over the years and I have to say turkey hunters are the most passionate, focused group of hunters I’ve ever encountered.
CZ-USA’s Upland Ultralight All-Terrain (20 ga OU)
One of the updated models is the Upland Ultralight All-Terrain, which I’ve been using in 20 gauge. It’s lightweight, it’s beautifully constructed, and it comes up on-target every time game flushes. Read on for a close look at all the features as well as a few things that could be better.
Browning’s New Wicked Wing Maxus – Shadow Grass Blades
At some point, any waterfowl hunter is attracted to the guns that have some type of wet fowl-weather durability. Browning’s Wicked Wing meets that tough demand with their Cerakote Burnt Bronze finish, synthetic stock and forearm, and a fully chromed bore.
Turnbull Winchester 1886 Buffalo Rifle Deluxe – Review
The Turnbull Winchester 1886 rifle we tested is a spectacular firearm. The color casehardening, in particular, is extraordinary. We had zero malfunctions, the rifle shot well, and carried nicely in the hand and in a saddle scabbard. Accuracy was good.
The Most Accurate Ultralight Rifle: Seekins HAVAK ELEMENT
The Seekins Precision HAVAK ELEMENT uses cutting edge technology and design to shave weight without compromising accuracy, safety, or reliability.
.75 MOA Guarantee from Springfield Armory’s All-New Bolt-Action 2020 Waypoint – Review
Springfield’s 2020 action is a descendant of the legendary Remington 700 design. Dual locking lugs, a fluted, nitride-coated bolt, EDM raceways, and dual cocking cams…
Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter in 28 Nosler
The Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter 28 Nosler is not your grandpa’s huntin’ rifle. There’s no wood anywhere. Rather, it’s a sleek, smooth, and lightweight magnum that is capable of the longest shots. That’s not to say it’s not attractive. It is.
Newest Hot Rod on the Strip: Nosler Model 48 Long Range Carbon Chambered In 27 Nosler – Reviewed
When choosing a hunting rifle, caliber is an important criteria. Hunting in the west, I want something that can take down deer, elk, black bear, moose, and anything else that I may go out after. Because of the terrain, I also need a caliber that will retain energy to take game at distances beyond 500 yards.
Budget Rifle Showdown: Savage vs. Mossberg vs. Howa vs. CVA
A team of shooters with varying experience went through, shot, and evaluated four, mid-range priced rifles from Mossberg, Savage, Howa, and CVA to see just what kind of bang for your buck you get in a mid-priced rifle.
Long Range Powerhouse: Christensen Arms Ridgeline in 28 Nosler – Review
Today, anything you buy from Christensen Arms has at least a sub-MOA guarantee and many of the models carry a ½ MOA guarantee. That’s an impressive feat for rifles that are extremely lightweight.
All The Rage: Taurus Hits A Home Run with the Raging Hunter .357 Magnum
The Raging Hunter is a fine revolver. I hope to use it afield this year to find out just how efficient of a hunter it can be, at what ranges and with which ammunition brands. Reports to follow!
The Affordable Safari; Your African Dream Hunt, Part I
An African safari is just about every hunter’s dream – the ultimate hunting experience. A chance to see and chase game we’ve only seen on TV, online, or in a zoo may seem out of reach or above the average hunter’s paygrade. I recently found out that was not actually the case.
Testing the NEW Aluminum, Ultralight, Bolt Action, Super Accurate, Havak Element by Seekins Precision
I managed to get my hands on Seekins’ new Havak Element in 6.5 PRC soon after it was announced, and immediately put it through the hardest tests that I could think of: I brought it with me on several hunts including Idaho mule deer and whitetail deer.
1895: The Last Lever-Action
The Winchester model 1895 was the last lever-action designed by firearms designer John Browning, and a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt and the Texas Rangers.
The Christensen Arms Ridgeline: A Precision Long-Range Hunting Rifle
The last day of my Nebraska 2018 deer hunt, mid-November, and I had yet to see a mature buck. I also had a chest freezer back home less than a quarter full. So, when a group of white-tailed does step into the cut-over cornfield, I decided it was time to stock up on some venison.
Ruger’s Newest Rifle: The Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter Reviewed
Ruger has decided to enter the light-weight, long-range hunting rifle game with their appropriately named Hawkeye Long-Range Hunter Bolt Action Rifle. This gun is designed to be accurate, lightweight, user adjustable and tough. The light profile, stainless steel barrel contributes most to this rifle’s low weight and comes chambered in the most popular 6.5 calibers.
The New Big Boy on the Block: Testing the Taurus Raging Hunter 44 Mag
Large guns have a special place in my heart, as they do for most people. The Taurus Raging Hunter in 44 mag is a handgun that put a huge smile on my face the moment I held it in my hand. The Raging Hunter is well constructed. There is extremely little play in any of the moving parts, the cylinder locks positively in place with a dual latch system and the porting on the end of the barrel is not only attractive but reduces recoil effectively; making for a great shooting experience.
GUNWERK’S CLYMR RIFLE REVIEW: 1000 Yards Out Of The Box
The Gunwerks slogan is “1000 yards out of the box”, meaning a savvy shooter should be able to take a new rifle out of the case, chamber a round, dial for any distance out to 1000 yards, and ring steel. That’s an extraordinary claim, and one I was supremely interested in putting to the test.
Marksmanship Training For Hunting Season
During hunting season, it can take days or weeks to locate the animal that you are pursuing and you may only have seconds to take a shot. As hunters, we must quickly evaluate how much time we have to build a shooting position, establish the distance to the target, wind speed, and shot angles.
Turkey Hunting: What’s In Your Pack?
Turkey season has arrived which means we are packing up our gear in preparation to hit the field. In addition to our tried and true turkey essentials, it’s not too late to make a few additions of some great new products, just in time for turkey season.
CZ 712 G2 Shotgun – Best Budget Semi-Auto Hunting Shotgun Tested – Review (videos)
The CZ 712 G2 shotgun is excellent. You’ll love everything about it, especially if you get the Green version. The look and finish, the way it comes up and points, the feel as it shoots–it’s all terrific. Even CZ-USA’s customer service is top notch.
Beretta Expanding A400 Xtreme Plus Shotgun Series – SHOT Show 2019
Beretta is working on expanding their A400 Xtreme Plus series with new camo patterns and later this year, a left-handed model as well.
National Coyote Calling Championship: The Best 2nd Place Finish of All Time…Part 1 of 2
Bagging 30 coyotes in a 2-day contest? Most would agree that a total that high is virtually impossible and as history has proven, they would be correct. Coyote hunters have only imagined killing that many in a 2-day, day-time only calling contest because it’s a feat that has never been accomplished.
Aleutian Adventures – Caribou
A caribou hunt in the Aleutian Islands proved to not only be a test of hunting skill, but of navigating harsh weather and the hazardous Bering Sea.
Looking for Big Mule Deer
When opportunity knocks, it’s wise to open the door—especially when it comes to mule deer. The hunt may be hard, but good advice on locations and attention to weather can improve your odds.
Bull Elks are Bugling…Wherever They Are
It’s almost that time of year. Elk hunting is one of North America’s great opportunities, and one of our very best do-it-yourself adventures.
First Deer of the Year
On August 11 a friend of mine from back East texted me and I responded that I was deer hunting. “Boddington,” he came back, “it’s August…around here we call that poaching!” On the surface, it seems crazy. Here on the Central Coast, August temperatures soar above 100 degrees and wildfires are headline news. Even so, it’s deer season! The “coast zone” rifle deer season opens the second Saturday in August. This year opening day was the 11th; it could open as early as August 8…but never later than the 14th. This is the earliest rifle deer season in the Lower 48!
The Most Versatile Gun in the World
But, why I really love shotguns is because they are so versatile. Seriously, if you can find me any other gun that you can shoot a quail with at 15 yards and also shoot a whitetail with at 150, I will be very impressed. Not to mention all the different gauges, styles and brands.