“big game”

It’s no secret the NRA has been a leading advocate of Hunters for the Hungry programs since the early 1990s. This November, we advance our advocacy and celebrate our creation of National Wild Game Meat Donation Month to inspire hunters everywhere to share surplus game.

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Remington’s Premier Long Range ammo features technologically advanced Speer Impact bullets, developed specifically for this ammo and is designed to have a high ballistic coefficient and engineered to handle a very wide range of impact velocities.

Sure, everyone wants a bull elk or a record-book whitetail, but these five hunts should also be on your bucket list.

The .303 British has a deeply rooted history in the era of exploration and is tied to the adventurers and hunters who headed to the wilds.

The Stag 10 Pursuit shoots well, has great ergonomics and is a manageable weight for a large-frame AR.

Silencer Central has partnered with Buck Commander to release the Buck 30, a .30-caliber suppressor designed for deer and big-game hunting that is laser welded for precision and durability, and is priced at only $699.

We put two short-action gems up against one another: the .308 Winchester, a time-proven veteran with 70-plus years of hunting experience, and the 6.5 PRC, a relative newcomer that is quickly gaining favor in the hunting fields and target range.

While felt recoil levels are somewhat subjective, across a wide spectrum, there are several cartridges that have garnered a reputation for being "sweet shooting." Here’s a look at our top 10 choices.