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Kimber 8400 Standard

Kimber engineers let function dictate form when they designed the 8400 bolt-action rifle; everything follows performance, beauty is inherent in its design.

America’s All-Around Cartridges

The game could be whitetails in the East, elk in the West, or anything from duiker to eland in Africa; these five cartridges have been there and done that.

A Three-Rifle African Battery

I put much more thought, planning and care into the selection of my safari rifles than I do choosing the safari itself.

Leica 2.5X-10X-42mm

Leica is back with riflescopes made in its German factory but with features designed specifically to address the needs of American hunters.

Use Enough .375

Back when life was mellow, I read a book by Robert Ruark called “Use Enough Gun,” which pretty much describes it. Ruark also wrote “The Old Man and the Boy,” which should be required reading for every young person.

Is the .223 Rem. a Deer Cartridge?

The question of the day: Is the .223 Remington/5.56 NATO cartridge an adequate deer cartridge?

Hardware: Mauser Model 12

German factory rifles normally come with precisely made actions, match-grade barrels, well-bedded stocks and excellent triggers. That’s because Germans expect hunting rifles to work extremely well directly from the factory. The new Mauser Model 12 made a favorable impression right from the start.

Advice From Professional Hunters

An African safari can be one of the highlights of any hunter’s career. So you'll want to take strides to make sure you don't screw it up. Here's what a few Professional Hunters have to say about preparing for the Dark Continent.

Why the Ruger No. 1 is Not No. 2

There is something unique and romantic about the concept of a single-shot rifle. Especially if that rifle is the venerable Ruger No. 1.

Behind the Bullet: .454 Casull

.454 Casull is not a cartridge for the faint-of-heart, and will require a shooter to put in a considerable amount of time at the practice range in order to become a proficient hunter. However, once that happens, you’ll have a very effective hunting tool in your hands.

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