American Hunter's 2014 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

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posted on December 18, 2013
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Of the numerous, and varied, duties of American Hunter's editors, few are as difficult as reviewing the past year's new product releases and selecting the firearms, ammunition and accessories that are most deserving of the sought after American Hunter Golden Bullseye Award.

The Golden Bullseye is a symbol of excellence and innovation in firearms, accessories and related equipment. The American Hunter staff does not take the selection of its winners lightly, and has the utmost confidence that readers will receive this year's recipients with enthusiasm.

Accordingly, the Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award specifically honors outstanding personal achievement.

NRA Publications will present its annual Golden Bullseye Awards and Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award at an invitation-only breakfast during the 2014 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits, April 25-27, in Indianapolis, Ind.

The following products, and their representative manufacturers, received 2014's American Hunter Golden Bullseye Awards.

Rifle of the Year: Remington Model 783

Shotgun of the Year: Browning Citori 725 Feather

Muzzleloader of the Year: Traditions Vortek StrikerFire

Ammunition Product of the Year: CCI Quiet-22

Optic of the Year: Leica Geovid HD-B Binocular

Gear of the Year: Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener

Vehicle of the Year: Polaris Ranger XP 900 EPS

Pioneer Award: Frank Brownell, Chairman of the Board, Brownell's, Inc.

Want to see more Golden Bullseye Award winners? Check out the recipients from 2013, 2012 and 2011.

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