Best American-Made Hunting Gear of 2021

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posted on July 4, 2021
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Magpul Hunter 110 Stock


Magpul Hunter 110 Stock

This replacement, drop-in stock for your Savage 110 rifle features a cast-aluminum bedding block, an adjustable comb and length of pull and M-Lok slots. Ships with a replacement mag-well and one PMAG. Designed for Gen 3 Savage short-action Series 10/110 centerfire rifles that have center-feed magazine compatibility and action screw hole spacing of 4.40 inches (H-prefix) with production date of 2006 and later. MSRP: $299.95; magpul.com.

Boyds At-One Adjustable Gunstock


Boyds At-One Adjustable Gunstock
Available for nearly any rifle model, all At-One stocks feature push-button adjustment for length of pull and comb height, a modular and interchangeable fore-end and grip (traditional or target), ambidextrous sling mounts and your choice of color. Thumbhole models also available. MSRP: $210; boydsgunstocks.com.

Henry Single Shot Slug Barrel Shotgun


Henry Single Shot Slug Barrel Shotgun
This single-shot, 12-gauge, 3-inch, rifled slug gun is ideal for deer hunting in “shotgun only” locations. A break-action design, this shotgun features a rebounding external hammer, a sabot-and-slug-proven 1:35-inch twist rate, a 24-inch barrel, a checkered American walnut stock, fiber-optic sights and a receiver drilled and tapped for bases. MSRP: $560; henryusa.com.

Danner Thorofare Boot


Danner Thorofare Boot

The Thorofare is an extreme-conditions boot made to offer the ultimate support. Fully waterproof thanks to breathable GORE-TEX liners, this hearty 10-inch boot sports a full-grain leather upper and a tough, full-wrap rubber rand for protection, a ball-bearing lacing system, high-traction Vibram Tsavo outsoles and a removable OrthoLite footbed. MSRP: $500; danner.com.

Benchmade 15500 Meatcrafter


Benchmade 15500 Meatcrafter
Bridging the gap from field to table, this hybrid filet-type butcher and boning knife features a 6-inch, trailing-point blade made from CMP-154 steel for better wear resistance and edge retention (a first for Benchmade) and sports the new SelectEdge technology, for an edge that stays sharp with and angle ideal for push-and-pull cutting. MSRP: $160; benchmade.com.

Forloh AllClima Softshell Jacket w/ RECCO


Forloh AllClima Softshell Jacket w/ RECCO
Not only does the mid-weight AllClima jacket sport a breathable shell, welded seams and a warm fleece lining, but Forloh has packed it with cutting-edge tech. DWR Pulse-plasma technology individually coats every fiber with a superior water-repellent finish, and the incorporated passive RECCO location technology makes you searchable to professional rescue teams in an emergency. MSRP: $399; forloh.com.

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