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Raised on spot-and-stalk mule deer hunting in Colorado, the author discovers the truth about America’s deer in Texas.

Whether mounted on an AR, a lever gun or a single-shot, the KonusPro M-30 1x-6x-24mm is a handy scope for up-close encounters. Some of its features—such as a 30mm main tube and a well-designed reticle with dual-color illumination—may come as a surprise, considering its relatively low MSRP of less than $360.

When Bill Wilson combined his penchant for producing high-end ARs with his passion for hunting, the result was a series of large-receiver models based on the AR-10 and optimized for hunters. The Ultimate Hunter is the line’s flagship, and it leaves little to desire whether you’re sitting in a treestand or climbing over a ridge.

The list of advantages held by the .224 Valkyrie starts with ballistic performance that’s more like the .22-250 Rem. than the .223 Rem. Loaded with 60- to 90-grain bullets, the .224 Valkyrie was developed by Federal Premium to bring more power to the AR-15 platform.

Deer rifles and the cartridges loaded in them have run the gamut the last 50 years, from the Winchester 94 in .30-30 Win. to the Weatherby Mark V in .30-378 Wby. Mag. and the DPMS ARL in 6.5 Creedmoor.

Get a closer look at the Smith & Wesson M&P10 Sport, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Fitting of its name, the Minimalist is a svelte AR with just enough features to make it eminently practical in the woods. Weighing 6 pounds, it’s lighter than almost any centerfire bolt-, lever- or pump-action rifle you’ll see at deer camp.

Here’s a rundown of the rifles and optics you need for predator hunting, based on your hunting methods and budget.

As companies prepare to roll out their new products at SHOT Show 2018, we take a look back at the some of the most innovative hunting products introduced over the last year.