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Modern shooters have found the AR, combined with holographic or reflex sights, a better mousetrap. What’s been missing is the icing on the cake, an AR optic that offers rapid, up-close sighting and precision, long-range engagement. Enter EOTech.

Building a better mousetrap.

Understanding the intended purpose of a bullet and its effect on the body of your quarry is vitally important for making ethical, one-shot-kills. But with so many bullet styles, brands, calibers and game animals of varying sizes, the process can be confusing. Here’s a primer to get you started.

The Taylor's & Co. Half-Pint Sharps carbine is an elegant rifle from bygone times; it's a scaled-down development of the massive Sharps rifles that once brought down American bison herds.

The .22 Hornet was the first commercial high-velocity centerfire cartridge designed for varmints, predators and small-game animals, driving a 45-grain bullet to just about 2650 fps. And with a wide selection of factory ammunition, your rifle will remain well-fed.

The Henry Lever Action X Model .45-70 is a smooth operator, with useful features that aren’t overdone.

Between the .257 Roberts and the .25-06 Remington, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.

The Big Boy Color Case Hardened Side Gate is a smooth-cycling lever gun, and the action is a masterpiece. When properly maintained and oiled, this beauty will offer reliable performance for years to come.