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Are High-End Scopes Worth the Splurge?

For decades, hunters have been advised to spend more money on their scope than the rifle they mount it on, but is this advice still relevant in today’s burgeoning optics market?

An Ode to the 7mm STW

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.

Hardware: Savage Impulse Hog Hunter

The new Savage Impulse is much more than just a good first attempt at an American-made straight-pull. It can take long-range precision shots with ease, yet is in its element stacking lead in rapid fashion.

Top 7 Long-Range Hunting Loads

Curious about what loads to buy for hunting at greater distances? Here are a few of our top choices for the task.

An Ode to the 7mm-08 Remington

Released in 1980, the 7mm-08 Remington would go on to be considered one of the best deer cartridges ever conceived, and the gamut of 7mm bullets available make it extremely flexible.

Head to Head: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 28 Nosler

The 7mm cartridges are a fantastic all-around choice for any hunter pursuing our most common species. Between the .280 Ackley Improved and 28 Nosler, which comes out on top? Contributor Philip Massaro takes a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

Hunting Cartridges: Rising Stars of the New Millennium

Grand old cartridges like the .30-06 Sprg. and the .270 Win. still kill game just as well as they ever have, but many of the new cartridges out-perform them, especially at extended ranges. Here are a few reasons why.

Top 10 Hunting Cartridges of the Past 10 Years

Here’s a look at the best new hunting rounds introduced in the last ten years.

Backcountry Mule Deer Hunting: Tools and Tactics

You have to work hard and hunt smart to find a mature public-land mule deer buck. Here are the tools you need and the tactics you should employ in your quest.

Idaho Redemption: Success in the Scree Slides

Our man returns to the rugged stretch of Idaho that his hunting party narrowly escaped last season in search of success on a mountain muley.

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