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Thompson/Center Venture Predator

The latest varmint rifle from Thompson/Center offers hunters a dedicated predator gun at a good value.

.45 Colt

I sat down to my reloading bench this morning to put together some .45 Colt ammo for my new Ruger Flattop. It got me to thinking: The .45 Colt just might be the best—or at least the most versatile—handgun cartridge of all time. Of course, that only holds true if you consider the role of a handgun in its traditional sense—a reactive tool for stopping threatening or edible creatures at close range.

Swarovski Z6

The company that famously rewrote expectations for brightness and clarity in hunting optics is now breaking the variable-magnification barrier with its new Z6 line.

Hardware: LHR Redemption

Until the economy tanked, there were several muzzleloaders on the market, but nowadays there are only a handful hunters can count on to outfit themselves for it. LHR Sporting Arms now offers one.

Coyote Hunting: Who's To Blame

When a journalists wades into the predator hunting issue that has people riled, she tries to figure out who to blame. But perhaps she should be figuring out who to t

Top 5 Hunting Handguns Under $1,000

Custom, tricked-out handguns are great, but all you really need can be found in these basic hunters.

BSA Contender

While BSA’s Contender series may not wow us with optical brilliance, they provide reliable shot placement and endurance at a great price.

A Beginner's Guide to Handgun Hunting

Hunting with a handgun is a challenging, yet intrinsically rewarding pastime. Here's a guide to get you started.

Handgun Hunting Varmints

If you want to spice up your next varmint hunt, try going after them with a belt gun.

Deer Rifles

I’m just guessing, mind you, but I believe the first American deer rifle was the Model 94 Winchester. To be sure, a lot of deer fell to Model 73s, Marlins, Trapdoor Springfields and flintlocks, but the first sporting deer rifle was the 94. Since that iconic rifle there have been a whole lot more.

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