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Forty-one percent of surveyed hunters used an AR-platform rifle at some time for hunting, according to the findings of research conducted by Responsive Management for the Outdoor Stewards of Conservation Foundation.   

Perhaps the best thing a hunter can do to up their odds on public land is to cover a trail a buck uses to get to his bed at daylight. Look closely to find it, because you can be sure it won’t be covered in sign.

B. Gil Horman takes a closer look at two uncommon optics-ready rimfires.

This revolver and ammunition combination are all about high speed rather than raw power.

The new Revel Classic and Revel DLX takedown-style lever guns bring a fresh perspective to the classic lever-action rimfire rifle.

Savage Arms announces the release of four rifle models chambered in Winchester’s new 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge.

Designed by Winchester to provide top performance with lead-free projectiles, the new 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge utilizes a .22 LR case but a .21-caliber, non-heeled projectile that offers several key advantages over the standard .22-caliber projectile, yet remains affordable.

Assuredly viewed as archaic by many modern marksmen, flintlock rifles continue to offer hunters a means to bag big and small game alike. But that’s only the beginning of their benefits.

Modern gun writers owe Col. Townsend Whelen a huge debt for clearing the path.