1854 Hunter Lifestyle

New for 2024: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever-Action Rifle

Smith & Wesson has announced its first ever series of lever-action rifles, the S&W Model 1854 Series.

Alternative Ammo: .50 Beowulf vs .500 S&W

Contributor Dennis Bradley switches to handgun ammo with two massive 50-calibers: the .50 Beowulf and .500 S&W.

First Look: Federal Premium Power-Shok 360 Buckhammer

Federal Ammunition has added the 360 Buckhammer cartridge to its Power-Shok product line.

Alternative Ammo: .458 SOCOM vs. .45-70 Government

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Tested: Magnum Research BFR 350 Legend

Here’s a closer look at the 7.5-inch barrel, six-shot BFR chambered in the relatively new 350 Legend.

Head to Head: 350 Legend vs. 360 Buckhammer

Both the 350 Legend and 360 Buckhammer adhere to the parameters set by the straight-wall-only states, and both can be highly effective in the deer woods—much more than the vast majority of shotguns with slugs. Here's a look at the pros and cons of each.

First Look: Rossi R95 Lever-Action Rifle

Chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the new Rossi R95 lever-action rifle features a hammer-forged barrel, a smooth hand finished lever action, a large loading gate, and is drilled and tapped for optics. 

Top 7 Straight-Wall Cartridges for Deer Hunting

If you live in a state that mandates straight-walled rifle cartridges for deer hunting, or if you just like the simplicity of a straight-walled cartridge, there are many available options. Here’s a look at seven of the best.

Review: EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 FFP

EOTech’s Vudu optics line was designed to bridge a gap between the “battle-proven” holographic optics the company is known for and a new segment of variable-power hunting and competition optics they were looking to enter.

First Look: Federal HammerDown 444 Marlin

Federal's lever-action focused line of HammerDown ammunition already included options such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, .30-30 Winchester, .45-70 Government, and more. Now, a 270-grain load of 444 Marlin is available.

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