“modern rifles”

This commonly held belief is why some states ban rifles for hunting; But the facts might surprise them.

Turn today’s modern sporting rifle into the ultimate hunting rig.

The .45-70 Government represents an era of American firearm development that is most certainly romantic and charismatic. However, the usefulness of the design is what has allowed it to see its way from the 19th century through the 21st century.

Contributor Jay Pinsky takes a closer look at the Model 1896 Swedish Mauser to determine whether it’s worthy of a spot in your treasured hunting rifle collection.

These cartridges represent two of the earliest modern developments in .25 caliber, and both are perfect for deer- and antelope-sized game, but which has the ultimate advantage?

The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran cartridge. Why would a short, slow, rimmed cartridge hang on the way the .30-30 has? There are several identifiable reasons.

Let’s take a look at the top five underrated deer cartridges; designs that work extremely well but just don’t get the recognition they should.

The use of double rifles for hunting in Africa is a long-standing tradition. They are fantastically accurate and reliable, and can add a level of romance to your safari that is unobtainable with any other rig.