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Best Guns and Gear of 2017

As companies prepare to roll out their new products at SHOT Show 2018, we take a look back at the some of the most innovative hunting products introduced over the last year.

Choosing the Ultimate Predator Rifle

Here’s a rundown of the rifles and optics you need for predator hunting, based on your hunting methods and budget.

SHOT Show 2018: Federal Premium's New .224 Valkyrie

Some shooters call Federal Premium’s new .224 Valkyrie, a “.223 on steroids.” While that may sound cliché, the point is this new cartridge is the world’s first supersonic, 1,300-yard cartridge designed for AR-15s.

Top 6 Subsonic .22 LR Loads for Small-Game Hunting

Looking for the best subsonic .22 LR load for small-game hunting? We put six to the test to ease your decision-making process.

Head to Head: 22 Nosler vs. .224 Valkyrie

The 22 Nosler and .224 Valkyrie are both viable for long-range shooting and run at very similar velocities, so which gets the nod?

Photos: Texas Predator Hunt with Federal Premium, Savage Arms and Bushnell

Assistant Editor Connor McKibbin recently had the opportunity to join Federal Premium, Savage Arms and Bushnell in Texas to test Federal’s new .224 Valkyrie cartridge—the world’s first cartridge to remain supersonic at 1300 yards, designed specifically for AR-15s.

Opinion: Subsonic Ammo Sucks for Big-Game Hunting

Subsonic ammo just doesn’t cut it for big-game hunting. Here’s why.

What Hunters Need to Know About Suppressors

Today more American hunters are realizing the benefits of suppressors. Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about their ownership and use.

Hardware: .224 Valkyrie

The list of advantages held by the .224 Valkyrie starts with ballistic performance that’s more like the .22-250 Rem. than the .223 Rem. Loaded with 60- to 90-grain bullets, the .224 Valkyrie was developed by Federal Premium to bring more power to the AR-15 platform.

Hodgdon Releases New .224 Valkyrie Reloading Data

Hodgdon has announced the launch of load data for the new .224 Valkyrie cartridge, now available on the company’s Reloading Data Center website.

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