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History of the Hunting Rifle in America

The relationship that exists between hunting and firearms throughout history is in some ways more crucial to our American identity than anything else, and there are probably more connections between the two than we realize.

American Hunter's 2018 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

The editors of American Hunter have announced the recipients of our 2018 Golden Bullseye Awards.

An Ode to the .338 Lapua Magnum

Created for the battlefield, this military-turned-hunting cartridge is a top choice when pursuing big game both near and far.

An Ode to the 7.62x39mm (M43) Soviet

By today’s standards, the external ballistics of the 7.62x39mm Soviet are insipid. And yet, the cartridge remains an excellent choice for hunting common big-game species at practical ranges.

Case Study: Decades of Deer Cartridges

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.

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