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#SundayGunday: Smith & Wesson Performance Center Model 460XVR

Get a closer look at the Model 460XVR, from the Smith & Wesson Performance Center, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Review: Ruger Hawkeye Hunter

Based on the company's popular Hawkeye bolt-action rifle line, the new Hawkeye Hunter is built for the modern big-game hunter, featuring a stainless-steel action and factory-threaded barrel, which pairs well with its traditional American walnut stock.

Tips and Tactics for Hunting Western Cottontails

Here are some tips and tactics that will help you get rabbits in your crosshairs.

Best Big-Game Loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor

The 6.5 Creedmoor is an exceptional choice for big-game hunters, especially those who want a mild recoiling round that can stretch the distance if necessary. Here’s a look at nine of the best big-game loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor.

How to Choose Your First Hunting Riflescope

Take some time to consider these factors and you should leave the sporting goods counter with a reliable first scope and be one step closer to joining the hunt.

8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges

Over the decades, several cartridges have proved themselves as worthy against charging bears in North America. Here’s a look at the best bear defense cartridges ever made.

Review: Tikka T3x Lite

The Tikka T3x Lite is a wonderful balance of portability, accuracy and dependability. It’s available in time-proven varmint and big-game calibers, has a user-adjustable trigger, the action is nicely bedded and it carries like a dream.

Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm Rem. Mag.

Which of these cartridges represents the wisest choice for hunters, and why should you prefer one over the other? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Hardware: Norma BondStrike Extreme

Norma’s BondStrike Extreme ammunition is a great all-around choice for the big-game hunter: It is wonderfully accurate and works at a wide variety of ranges.

Behind the Bullet: 8mm Remington Magnum

Based on the full-length .375 H&H belted case, the 8mm Rem. Mag. was the first commercial 8mm magnum cartridge to be introduced by an American firm, using bullet weights between 125 and 220 grains.

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