“hog loads”

Undoubtedly, North America’s most popular game animal is the whitetail deer, but globally (and running a close second here at home) is the feral hog. Not unlike the whitetail, they are hunted with a wide array of calibers and bullets, and what works for one hunter might not be the choice of the other.

Man, how do you possibly rank the top ten African game animals? Contributor Philip Massaro is going to try.

Depending on your situation, the amount of firearms you need to store, and the room you have to store them, certain gun safe features may appeal to you. Let's take a look at some of the choices available.

The evolution of sighting aids dates back to the first crude, iron sights on the matchlock firearms of the 16th century, and has morphed into the high-tech telescopic sights we all love. Laser sights—such as those produced by Crimson Trace—are an amazing tool.

Is this the be all, end all list? Here are Philip Massaro's top centerfire rifle cartridges of all time.

It’s as big as the Grand Canyon, it’s right at home when chambered in a classic lever gun like the Winchester Model 1886, the Marlin Model 1895 or a classic Sharps falling block, and like America herself, it’s big enough to handle Alaska. Meet the "Most American" rifle cartridge: the .45-70 Government.

The idea of a bullet lacking lead core is a relatively new one, yet it’s a sound design. Here are five of the finest monometal expanding bullets currently on the market.

What is it about a lever-action rifle that still appeals to us all?

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