“essential gear”

Here are five reasons why it’s worthwhile to start acquiring the knowledge and tools needed to reload your ammunition.

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.

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.

ALPS OutdoorZ has expanded their line of Pursuit Bow Packs to include a Coyote Brown color alongside Realtree Edge and Mossy Oak Break-Up Country.

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?

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

A well-sealed walnut stock will stand up to most hunting conditions, though a wood stock is not as rigid or easy to produce as a synthetic stock. Many of the today’s wood stocks are plain looking, and the highly figured stocks come at a premium. Has the synthetic stock won after all?

Let's take a closer look at five of the best lever-action rifle cartridges.