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Editor in Chief J. Scott Olmsted had the opportunity to put Browning's new Hell's Canyon lineup to the test on a Wyoming whitetail hunt.

Over the past year, Browning has been building a new sub-brand designed for “Buckmark Nation” hunters keen for hot technology in a style that fits their go-all-out mindset. Hell’s Canyon Speed (HCS) matches the smarts, intensity and work ethic that spread from extreme high-country pursuits to hunting camps across America.

New hunting rounds come and go, but some manage to stand the test of time. Here’s a look at five cartridges that are simply too good to go away.

There are many candidates that fit the bill, but we asked our writer to pick just one, the one, that will best serve any long-range situation.

No rangefinder? No math skills? No problem. A maximum point-blank range has been used by legendary hunters for generations. Here’s how it’s done.

The new X-Bolt Pro from Browning is a sub-inch-when-not-blistering-hot hunting rifle designed to be carried all month in any weather, and then shot with deadly precision when called.

Maybe bigger is better, after all?

North America has a wide variety of huntable species, inhabiting many different types of terrain. While there are a few cartridges that can truly be called all-around choices, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with picking a cartridge that perfectly suits the game at hand.

The 6.5 Creedmoor makes for an excellent hunting cartridge for almost all game south of elk and moose. There’s something to be said for a short, efficient case for someone who shoots often and at high volumes, and the 6.5 Creedmoor is definitely that.