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American Hunter editors announce the top guns and gear of the past year.

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

Renowned as the most dangerous game in Africa, the Big Five are a major milestone in any safari hunter’s career.

Now known as the TSX, the Barnes X Bullet has been used with success on African game for a quarter century.

The bottom line is that African wildlife must pay its way in the modern world, and hunters provide that vital revenue.

How well do the various generations of Winchester Model 70s shoot?

Every hunter follows in the footsteps of those before him. We carry on the knowledge of the men and women who have imparted wisdom and unwritten rules, sage advice that we'll never forget. We asked 13 professional hunters, celebrities and outdoor TV personalities to share the knowledge they've held onto through the years—advice they'll undoubtedly pass on to the next generation. (Photo: NWTF)

No other hunting destination on earth sees as many fatalities and injuries as Africa. Read the details of some of the Dark Continent's most vicious encounters.

By no means limited to just African hunting, the Nikon African series features a good design for any close and fast-shooting situation.