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Member's Hunt: Making Circles In the Snow

This latest Member's Hunt comes from Dan Davis of Eagle, Wis.

The .22 Long Rifle

For some two or three years finding .22 Long Rifle (LR) ammunition has been quite a challenge. In order to determine why, Dave Campbell takes a look at the cartridge's history.

Member's Hunt: Big Country, Big Bore and a Big Ol' Bull

Inspired by a recent American Hunter magazine piece, NRA member Dr. Stephen H. Corwin shares the story of his recent handgun elk hunt.

Top 5 Subsonic .22 Long Rifle Loads

Contributor Philip Massaro is back—and this time he's ranking his favorite subsonic .22 Long Rifle loads.

Hardware: Winchester Wildcat

A lot has changed in the .22 market since the mid-20th century. The blowback action Winchester debuted has been refined to near-perfection. If the Wildcat is going to compete with the likes of the vaunted Ruger 10/22, it has to bring a lot to the table. Fortunately, it does.

Hornady Superformance

Hornady’s new Superformance hunting loads raise ammo performance to the next level.

How to Fix Your Gun in the Field

Here are a few of the more common gun problems that can occur in the field and how to deal with them without ending your hunt.

Hardware: Merkel RX Helix Explorer

European switch-barrel guns are engineering works of art, and are extremely well-designed and precisely executed. They are wonderful additions to any gun safe. One good example is the Merkel RX Helix.

How to Choose a Riflescope

Here's a little sage advice to think over before choosing your next optic.

Behind the Bullet: 7-30 Waters

Developed in 1976 by Ken Waters as a wildcat cartridge, the 7-30 Waters is based on the .30-30 Winchester necked down to 7mm to improve velocity and trajectory, with a significant drop off in felt recoil. In 1984, Winchester began to produce rifles chambered for cartridge, legitimizing Waters’ dream, and establishing it as a commercial cartridge.

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