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By today’s standards, the external ballistics of the 7.62x39mm Soviet are insipid. And yet, the cartridge remains an excellent choice for hunting common big-game species at practical ranges.

Weighing in at a mere 3.8 pounds, an almost unheard-of number for a load-hauling external-frame pack—much less one with a 4,000-cubic-inch capacity—I had high expectations for the PRO LT going in. It exceeded them.

This classic cartridge is a perfect fit for most handgun hunters. Observant hunters will immediately recognize that the .41 Magnum offers notably better external and terminal ballistics than the .357, yet is slightly more shooter-friendly than the .44.

The Hornady .300 PRC is part of a paradigm shift in centerfire-cartridge design, one brought about by an increasingly improved understanding of internal and external ballistics, and the use of Doppler radar. As a .30-caliber magnum it is not only capable of killing big game, but also other .30-caliber magnums.

The IR-HUNTER thermal riflescope boasts a 640x480, 12-micron thermal image sensor that delivers exceptional image quality, intuitive turret controls for easy manipulation of menu options and a USB-C connector to allow the use of external battery packs for extended time afield.

ALPS OutdoorZ has unveiled its new Trophy X frame pack, the latest addition to the company's Extreme Packs line.

Browning Footwear, which is returning to the market with force, has announced the arrival of the signature boot in its new hunting line, the Buck Shadow.

Traditions is expanding its signature Vortek StrikerFire line, with the addition of the new Backcountry model.

Its not often hunters will get excited about something as simple as a seat cushion, but if you're the type of woodsman who routinely sits 10+ hours in the late season cold, waiting on a deer, the Mossy Oak Ignite may prove an exception.