“big game rifle”

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.

The right bullet loaded in the right big-bore handgun can deliver the news to even the biggest game with just as much authority as a rifle.

This year, Bergara adds a new member to the B-14 family of bolt-action hunting rifles, the B-14 Ridge. Is it a varmint and predator gun? Yes. A versatile big-game rifle? Indeed. One of the best values in bolt guns for 2018? Without question.

With the new Maxim 50, suppressor manufacturer SilencerCo has disrupted the blackpowder world with the first integrally suppressed muzzleloader.

Just what goes into building the ultimate Western big-game rig? Here are a few components to consider.

The newest member of the Vanguard family offers superb accuracy, good looks and all-weather durability at a budget-friendly price.

Hornady has added the classic .348 Winchester to its popular LEVERevolution line, using the 200-grain FTX bullet. With its proprietary Flex-Tip meplat, the FTX bullet is perfectly safe to use in the tubular magazine of the Model 71—and many other lever guns—yet offers the downrange benefit of a spitzer bullet.

Get a closer look at the Nosler M48 Long Range Carbon, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

What is it about the Ruger Model 77 that has been so appealing to hunters for half a century? It represents a great value, offering a no-nonsense design that is equally rugged and reliable.