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Field Tested: Muddy Odyssey XLT Treestand

Contributor Frank Melloni takes the Muddy Odyssey XLT Treestand out for a test-drive to determine how well the features on the stable ladder stand perform in the field.

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.

Hardware: Trijicon IR-HUNTER Thermal Riflescope

The IR-HUNTER thermal riflescope boasts a 640x480, 12-micron thermal image sensor that delivers exceptional image quality, intuitive turret controls for easy manipulation of menu options and a USB-C connector to allow the use of external battery packs for extended time afield.

Hardware: HEVI-Shot Non-Toxic Shotshells

With a goal of simplifying its offerings for the hunting market, HEVI-Shot has revamped its considerable product line for 2022. But don’t worry, it still offers a wide variety of arguably the best non-toxic shotshell loads available for just about any hunt​.

Hardware: Woodman Arms Patriot Muzzleloader

The Woodman Arms Patriot muzzleloader is light, short and easy to carry. It shoots extremely well and, with the closed breech, can be waterproofed to ensure it goes off every time. It’s accurate enough to manage the open country, light enough to climb mountains and small enough to handle well in a deer blind.

Hardware: Leupold RX-FullDraw 5 Rangefinder

If you’re in the market for a top-tier archery rangefinder that promises ease of use and maximizes purposeful technology, Leupold’s RX-FullDraw 5 is the one you want to have tucked into your pocket.

First Look: Summit Treestands Viper Level Pro SD

Summit Treestands has debuted the Viper Level Pro SD featuring Mossy Oak Elements Terra Gila, the first in the climber Viper line to feature EasyLevel dials

Hardware: Bergara Premier MgLite

The Premier MgLite rifle features an ultra-lightweight XLR Element magnesium chassis and Bergara’s proprietary CURE Carbon barrel, making it the epitome of a lightweight, packable precision hunting rifle.

Hardware: Savage 110 PCS

The new 110 PCS bolt-action pistol is built around the 110’s factory blueprinted action, which is secured in a one-piece aluminum chassis from MDT and includes an AICS-style detachable box magazine. It makes for the perfect all-terrain firearm, and would be particularly useful when hunting from a tight ground blind.

Hardware: TenPoint Nitro 505

TenPoint's new reverse-draw Nitro 505 is the fastest crossbow on the market today, delivering speeds of 505 fps using a 400-grain arrow.

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