Members Best 2022 Lead

Members' Best 2022

Be it a bucket list hunt in a land of giants, an anniversary escape with a loved one, a quick scouting trip turned big-buck showdown or the culmination of a trophy slam, American Hunter readers searched for and found opportunity near and far this past year.

Brush-Busting Bullets: Myth or Reality?

An honest look at what it takes to shoot through brush at game.

Top 5 European Hunting Cartridges

Contributor Barb Melloni gives readers an overview on the favored cartridges of our hunting cousins across the pond.

5 Best Budget Big-Game Riflescopes

These five riflescopes offer big-game hunters great value at a budget-friendly price.

Head to Head: .300 H&H Magnum vs. .300 Winchester Magnum

Between the .300 H&H Mag. and .300 Win. Mag., which cartridge is the better design and makes more sense for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Top 7 Long-Range Hunting Loads

Curious about what loads to buy for hunting at greater distances? Here are a few of our top choices for the task.

How to Plan Your First African Safari

Africa is a bucket-list destination for many American hunters. The good news is, it can be surprisingly affordable when compared to other big-game hunts in the States. Here are a few things you should know before booking your first safari.

How to Build Killer Confidence Behind Your Rifle

Before fall big-game seasons begin, it’s important to build confidence in your rifle, ammo and optics—and how you perform with them in hand. To do so, it pays to put in practical range time, shooting not only from field positions but also building skill at quick, accurate follow-up shots.

Hunting African Plains Game: How and Where to Place Your Shot

While shot-placement may seem universal, it is actually oddly specific not just to individual game, but to game of specific geographic localities. Read on for some tips on where to place that shot when hunting African plains game.

Behind the Bullet: .458 Winchester Magnum

Introduced in 1956, the .458 Winchester Magnum offered the ballistic formula of the .450 NE in a bolt-action, affordable rifle.

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