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This week we're taking a closer look at the Wilson Combat Recon Tactical. A modern sporting rifle chambered in hard-hitting .458 SOCOM, the Recon Tactical seems almost custom-made to take on the gamut of North America's big game. Built around America's favorite rifle platform, the Recon Tactical is a smooth shooter, despite its hefty chambering. For more information on this semi-automatic large-game hunter, check out the videoembedded above, hosted by Executive Editor Jon Draper, and Digital Associate Editor David Herman. MSRP: $2,400-2,450; wilsoncombat.com.
This year’s standout hunting firearms reveal an industry focused on refining proven ideas. Manufacturers are increasingly embracing features once reserved for premium models and including extras that a few years ago were considered aftermarket additions. Whether you’re chasing game close to home or venturing deep into the backcountry, today’s new hunting guns arrive more capable than ever before.
The Department of the Interior recently announced the largest expansion of hunting and sport fishing opportunities in the history of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The Service is also making more than 1,000 modifications to existing regulatory provisions, reducing complexity and making it easier for hunters and anglers to understand and comply with applicable rules.
Henry Repeating Arms has introduced the Founding Fathers Collection, a series of seven Tribute Edition rifles honoring the men who shaped the American republic: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Jay, and Alexander Hamilton.