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Africa is a bucket-list destination for many American hunters. The good news is, it can be surprisingly affordable when compared to other big-game hunts in the States. Here are a few things you should know before booking your first safari.

Before fall big-game seasons begin, it’s important to build confidence in your rifle, ammo and optics—and how you perform with them in hand. To do so, it pays to put in practical range time, shooting not only from field positions but also building skill at quick, accurate follow-up shots.

While shot-placement may seem universal, it is actually oddly specific not just to individual game, but to game of specific geographic localities. Read on for some tips on where to place that shot when hunting African plains game.

An African safari is surprisingly affordable if approached correctly. Here’s how to make your own dream hunt in Africa come true.

With media consumption and its influence at an all-time high, positive Hollywood-depictions of hunting may provide a way to introduce new hunters to our ranks.

If you want something a bit unique with a definite cool factor, give the .280 Ackley Improved a long look.

WILDCraft Entertainment has partnered with SIG Sauer to release Season One of "WILDCraft: South Africa," now streaming on Amazon Prime Instant Video. The series follows the adventures of four professional outdoor writers experiencing a remote tent camp safari for free-range kudu and other species.

If the two cartridges deliver the same velocities and both will fit in a short-action magazine, which makes the most sense for the hunter choosing a 6.5mm rifle? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

Let’s take a look at some of the best cartridge choices for a double rifle.