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The Namibian Non-Typical

Iconic species oceans apart share interesting similarities.

Bullets for African Plains Game

You’ve probably heard that African dangerous game can absorb five hits from an Abrams tank and keep on charging. You’ve probably heard that kudu, eland, wildebeest and even impala are so tough from evading lions and leopards they’ll soak up bullets that would floor a North American brown bear. Nonsense.

Behind the Bullet: .404 Jeffery

Why would a dangerous game hunter choose a .404 Jeffery over a .416 or a .375 H&H? Well, because it’s really cool. Let Philip Massaro explain.

Pig Hunters of the World Unite

It’s time hunters of the world’s most widespread game got some respect!

A Professional Hunters’ Skill-Set

Living the African experience provides a whole different perspective on hunting.

Africa: Dreams Are Not Enough

Stories from Africa had inspired the author for too long. Finally, after raising a family and toiling in a dual career, it came time to replace a dream with reality.

Behind the Bullet: .375 H&H Magnum

The .375 bore is the legal minimum for dangerous game in many African countries, and with good reason: it generates just over 4,000 ft.-lbs. of energy at the muzzle, and offers a bullet with enough Sectional Density to get the job done, and done well.

Top 5 Monometal Soft-Point Bullets

The idea of a bullet lacking lead core is a relatively new one, yet it’s a sound design. Here are five of the finest monometal expanding bullets currently on the market.

Tracks of the White Bushman

Eland are the largest antelope in the world, and they can walk for miles. Hunters who have missed a bull learn that soon enough; most give up the track eventually. Too bad most of them don’t hunt behind the white bushman.

2016 Optic of the Year: Zeiss Terra XB75 Crossbow Scope

Zeiss' Terra XB75 Crossbow Scope is our 2016 Optic of the Year.

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