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“Enough Gun” Elk Cartridges

Bryce Towsely explores elk cartridges that are going to give you an edge in elk hunting. This—you can be sure—is not an article about “adequate” elk cartridges.

Burris Eliminator

The main virtue of the Eliminator is almost instantly combining all the steps of laser rangefinding, computer punching and scope adjustment.

Burris Eliminator III

The rangefinding scope's improved ballistic program and 96 LED dots support a maximum range of 1,200 yards.

Hardware: E.R. Shaw Mark VII Rifle

E.R. Shaw is a company in Pennsylvania that makes a huge number of rifle barrels in just about every configuration imaginable, including a lot of barrels for OEM use by some big-name gun makers. Odds are if you have a few rifles, you have one of Shaw’s barrels. What a lot of hunters don’t know is the company also builds rifles based on its Mark VII action to customers’ specifications.

Know-How: Weatherproof Your Stock with Bed-Liner

Though most hunters tend to leave stock work to the professionals, here’s a simple and inexpensive DIY modification that can turn your old stock into a weatherproof warrior.

Escapism Gone Wild: One Man's Obsession With Dangerous Game

If you’ve ever wondered what draws those audacious few to seek out game that can kill them, the author said it best: Most hunters talk of great days. The dangerous-game hunter speaks of great moments.

12 New Guns to See at the 2019 Great American Outdoor Show

Here are 12 new guns on display at Great American that you’ll want to check out. We’ve even put them in order by booth location, starting near the entrance to the Shooting Sports Hall in the Cameron Street lobby and working across the aisles from right to left.

Hardware: E.R. Shaw Mk. X

The quality, customization and value of the Mk. X make it a rifle worth sorting out of the field. With over 80 different chamberings to choose from and a plethora of additional options, the Mk. X makes crafting a rig to your specs, tastes and budget easier than ever.

Top 10 Hunting Cartridges of the Past 10 Years

Here’s a look at the best new hunting rounds introduced in the last ten years.

An Ode to the 7mm STW

Seldom encountered today, the 7mm STW was a trendsetter in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although newer, faster cartridges have debuted since, it’s still a solid choice when pursuing big-game in wide-open areas.

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