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For over a century, the .375 H&H has routinely, consistently and reliably made happy hunters around the world, and we wouldn’t be surprised if it continues to do so for another century.

Phil Massaro dissects a short-action favorite: the .300 Winchester Short Magnum.

The Model 1886 remains at the top of the heap of excellent lever-action rifles. Whether new or vintage, having one in your safe is never a bad idea, and it’s a great choice for nearly any big game at ranges suitable for the big rimmed cartridges.

Seldom encountered today, the 7mm STW was a trendsetter in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although newer, faster cartridges have debuted since, it’s still a solid choice when pursuing big-game in wide-open areas.

With its immediately recognizable profile, sheer reliability and impeccable reputation, “The Rifleman’s Rifle” has served hunters the world over for more than 80 years.

It’s been an argument that has gone on for well over a half-century: Is the controlled-round-feed or the push-feed design better for the hunter?

The M48 Mountain Carbon is perhaps the ultimate do-all rifle. Its carbon-fiber wrapped barrel and high-end carbon-fiber stock results in a sub-.75-inch rifle that handles like an ultralight yet shoots like a mid-weight.

What is the ideal scope magnification that can cover nearly all hunting scenarios? Is it possible to have “too much scope”?

Field Editor Philip Massaro shares the gear he used on his recent Alaska black bear hunt.