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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.
Franklin Armory's TRC action is designed to control each round through the entire feeding-chambering-firing-extraction-ejection cycle, so nothing is left to chance, eliminating the Push Feed (PF) versus Controlled Round Feed (CRF) dilemma.
Phil Massaro loves rimfire rifles of all shapes and sizes, and enjoys the majority of rimfire cartridges available. Here is his top ten of the latter, in no particular order.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued a reminder for waterfowl hunters that applies throughout the nation. Following a few simple step can protect yourself and domestic animals from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), which is commonly known as bird flu.
In its first year of public evaluation, EchoCore Suppressors made an immediate impact at the 2025 Silencer Summit, taking first and second place in the 5.56mm category with its Sector 5.56 Full Size and Sector 5.56 Compact suppressors. On the heels of this, EchoCore has signed an exclusive distributorship agreement with Silencer Shop.
Chevron recently continued its commitment to restoring and enhancing critical wetlands along the Louisiana coast by partnering with Ducks Unlimited (DU) to enhance private lands for waterfowl and other wildlife through the Louisiana Mottled Duck Project and the USA Rice-DU Rice Stewardship Partnership.