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Hardware: Swarovski Z8i 1X-8X-24mm

Finding an ideal mix of magnification, size, optical brilliance and related features is an equation maybe more complex to solve than determining the ideal general purpose hunting cartridge. Nevertheless, Swarovski might have done it with its Z8i 1X-8X-24mm.

Hardware: GPO Passion 6X

The new GPO Passion 6X scope offers the kind of performance and optical quality persnickety hunters demand at a price point many will find agreeable.

The New 3X-9X And Other Optical Marvels

The latest tech driving hunting-scope development has given us unprecedented versatility, catlike night-vision, built-in ballistic solutions and, would you believe … plastic lenses?

Behind the Bullet: .404 Jeffery

Why would a dangerous game hunter choose a .404 Jeffery over a .416 or a .375 H&H? Well, because it’s really cool. Let Philip Massaro explain.

How to Choose a Hog Hunting Cartridge

What's a "enough gun" for pig hunting? Craig Boddington has the answer.

5 Rifle Cartridges That Are Here To Stay

New hunting rounds come and go, but some manage to stand the test of time. Here’s a look at five cartridges that are simply too good to go away.

Build Your Skills: The Fast Follow-Up Shot

Making that second shot count requires more than speed—it requires proper gun handling and plenty of practice.

5 Reasons Round Nose Bullets Are Still Cool

In this age of ballistic superiority, where our projectiles more closely resemble the Apollo-era spacecraft, where the bullet continues to evolve in both shape and method of construction, the round nose projectile is often overlooked as if it were a relic of a bygone era. Don't let that fool you, though. The good, old-fashioned round nose bullet, which seems to have been passed over in the history of bullet evolution, is still a viable choice for many hunters.

Best New Upland Loads

The ammunition industry has fed the market with some fantastic upland loads that continue to move the ball forward when it comes to lethality. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent products to change the game.

Gearing Up for Merriam's Turkeys

Bryce Towsley breaks down the gear he used on his recent Merriam's turkey hunt.

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