Essential Gear For Predator Hunting The West Lead

Essential Gear for Predator Hunting the West

The West is a great place to hunt predators, but expect longer shot distances, open terrain and stronger winds. Update your gear so it’s prepared to meet the challenge.

Behind the Bullet: .327 Federal Magnum

Despite the magnum moniker, the .327 Federal Magnum is a pleasure to shoot, giving it a lot of flexibility. It is a viable defensive cartridge, and in a hunting rifle, is a great choice for when shot distances are on the shorter end of the spectrum.

Hardware: Benelli BE.S.T. Lupo

The BE.S.T. Lupo is Benelli’s bid to reinvent the hunting rifle, and there’s no doubt the Italian brand is taking that task seriously. An accurate rifle that’s overflowing with forward-thinking rifle technology, the Lupo is going to continue to win fans as more hunters learn to love all that these guns offer.

Earn-a-Buck: An Effective, Divisive Way to Manage Deer

Love ’em or hate ’em, they are a feature of deer seasons across many states. Here’s the background—and the pros and cons—of earn-a-buck tags.

Best Bullets for Black Bear

Hunting black bear in the near future? Before you select your bullet, read on for some in-depth research by contributor Aaron Carter.

Beretta USA Launches Ultraleggero Hunting Shotgun

Designed specifically to produce the lightest steel receiver shotgun on the market, the Beretta Ultraleggero delivers the same strength and balance characteristic standard to Beretta shotguns, but with a lighter steel receiver.

Hunting Squirrels: Which .22 is for You?

Mike Roux takes his readers through the ins and outs of the most popular modern rimfire ammunition, and how it applies to small-game and squirrel hunting. 

Hunting Ammo: What to Look for in a Big-Game Bullet

Contributor Aram von Benedikt details the critical characteristics necessary for an effective deer, elk or moose round, and lists his own personal favorites.

TriStar Viper G2 Bolt Lock Button Product Safety Recall

Tristar Arms, Inc. (TriStar) has discovered a potential safety issue with certain TriStar Viper G2 .410 Shotguns which may lead to serious personal injury and/or damage to the shotgun, and is voluntarily initiating a recall to protect the safety of its customers.

Shooting Drills for Dangerous Game

Any hunter who pursues dangerous game is advised to “bring enough gun.” It is also advised to learn how to run that gun. Here are a handful of shooting drills to teach you that.

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