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Deer Rifles

I’m just guessing, mind you, but I believe the first American deer rifle was the Model 94 Winchester. To be sure, a lot of deer fell to Model 73s, Marlins, Trapdoor Springfields and flintlocks, but the first sporting deer rifle was the 94. Since that iconic rifle there have been a whole lot more.

An Ode to the Ruger Mini-14

Designed with a rotary bolt, based loosely on the military M14 design, with a gas piston based on the M1 Garand, the Ruger Mini-14 was made to be reliable. And, reliable it is.

3 Must-Attend Seminars at NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits

Which seminars should you attend at the 145th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits? We’ll make it easy: Here are three you can’t afford to miss. The presenters for each are also American Hunter contributors, so you know they know their stuff. Be prepared to take notes.

10 Things You Didn't Know About Trijicon

Trijicon is already a major player in the hunting industry—and growing with each passing year. Here are 10 things you didn't know about the Michigan-based company.

Top 5 American-Made Hunting Rifles

As we approach the anniversary of the announcement of our independence, and the greatest upset in history, let’s take a look at the five most iconic American hunting rifle designs.

AmericanHunter.org's Top 10 Stories of 2017

Here are the stories that our readers couldn't get enough of in 2017.

Can You Hunt With It? M1 Garand

Is this popular military rifle worth a ruble in the woods? Contributor Jay Pinsky takes a closer look to find out.

Join the Hunt: A Good Day at the Range

Taking a new shooter to the range for the first time can be a wonderful experience, if done correctly. Here’s what you should—and shouldn’t—do to ensure range trip No. 2.

10 Things You Didn’t Know About Marlin Firearms

Drawing closer to its landmark 150th birthday, Marlin Firearms remains one of the preeminent lever-gun manufacturers in the industry. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the company's history.

American Hunter’s 2020 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

The editors of American Hunter have announced the recipients of our 2020 Golden Bullseye Awards.

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