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Hardware: Mauser Model 98 Magnum

This is a bolt-action rifle. There are many like it, but this one is a Mauser 98. It is legendary. It is the culmination of much tinkering and testing by its creator, Paul Mauser, and the final result is a thing of strength and simplistic beauty.

Above and Beyond: Federal Premium’s 20-Gauge 3rd Degree Load

With its new 3-inch, 20-gauge 3rd Degree turkey load, Federal Premium ups the ante on 20-gauge performance.

Inside American Hunter: The Avery/Banded Merger

Earlier this year, Editorial Director John Zent and Associate Editor Jon Draper had the opportunity to join Wayne Radcliffe and some of the other fine folks from Avery Outdoors on the Eastern Shore of Maryland for a goose hunt. While there, they learned about the recent merging of Avery and Banded—two of the most respected waterfowl gear companies on the market—and what it should mean for consumers.

Snow Road

To kill the light goose, you must chase the light goose. Such a truth leads five waterfowl hunters and one dedicated dog cross-country.

Climb High, Get Loud and Move

Elk activity in September can be broken into three periods. To hit pay dirt, know which one you’re hunting.

Shoot. Conserve. Repeat. Recap.

Associate Editor Jon Draper puts the wraps on he and Web Managing Editor Shawn Skipper's recent conservation order light goose hunt in South Dakota.

Ruger No. 1-S 9.3x62mm

This year, Ruger paired their classically styled No. 1-S Medium Sporter with a truly classic cartridge: the 9.3x62mm. How did it stack up when taken afield? Find out in this complete review from Keith Wood.

Nyati Big-Bore Ammunition

Big-bore, dangerous-game rifles are cool—unless you shoot them a lot. Nyati lives up to its name by loading reduced-recoil practice ammo for dangerous-game rifles.

Writer: Oiled Ducks Would Be Better Off Euthanized

My friend and fellow dog man Brian Lynn sure does know how to stir up trouble.

Federal Premium Safari Cape-Shok

Premium Safari Cape-Shok received a makeover that encompasses overall quality control and bullet selection.

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