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How to Punch Back at Recoil

You acquired that magnum rifle for a reason, but the kick it delivered overwhelmed your desire to take it on that elk hunt. Now it just sits in the safe. Throw any one of these six counterpunches to reduce recoil, and put that prized possession back into action.

‘How My Guns Worked in Africa’

Stewart Edward White’s 1911 report to NRA members was one of the first from Africa’s hunting fields ever published in an American periodical, and is proof our association will always remain at the forefront of trends in firearm use.

Behind the Bullet: .416 Remington Magnum

Introduced in 1989, the .416 Remington Magnum is fully capable of handling any and all game, including the heavyweights like elephant, hippo, buffalo and coastal brown bears. Its trajectory is flatter than most would think, and recoil isn’t much heavier than the .375 H&H, yet the terminal results are visibly greater.

Hardware: Weatherby 18i Waterfowler

Weatherby's new 18i Waterfowler is a very well-made shotgun in the Italian semi-auto tradition and should be trouble-free for many years of hard use.

Hardware: Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey

The M3500 Predator/Turkey (P/T) is an inertia-operated, 7.5-pound, semi-auto shotgun with a 3½-inch chamber, 24-inch barrel and a pistol grip/hybrid buttstock. It’s dipped in Mossy Oak’s Overwatch camo, the official camo pattern of the NRA.

Familiar Ground

After years away from the game, the author rediscovers the highs and lows of bowhunting. But only a rifle in his hands delivers redemption.

Red-Letter Ballistics in British Columbia

When hunting big game in British Columbia, prepare for shots that can push the limits of your effective range. Of course, using a bullet that is effective at all ranges isn’t a bad idea, either.

The Truth About Magnified Bow Sights

Before you spend money on a magnified bow sight, read this analysis of archery glass from a guy who asked the right questions and came back with a focused answer.

In Memory: William B. Ruger Jr.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. mourns the death of William B. Ruger Jr.—the former chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Ruger, the company’s second CEO and son of the company’s founder—who passed away in September.

The Budget Big Game Rifle Challenge

Given his gravity toward fine rifles that often cost as much as the average house payment, we thought it would be fun to put our man to the test: If you had only $600 to spend on a new rifle, with a new scope and mounts, how would you allocate it? Read on, and prepare to reach into your wallet.

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