“groundhogs”

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. 

Despite an array of competitors being introduced since its 1944 debut, Weatherby’s original .30-caliber magnum cartridge is arguably still the best in class.

Renowned for its high-performance, moderately priced rifles, Savage’s B22 Precision rimfire could be the best .22 LR the company has debuted to-date. Simply put, it exudes accuracy in spades, yet is surprisingly affordable.

If you’re looking for the utmost in rimfire velocity to knock out groundhogs, prairie dogs and even coyotes, the Franklin Armory F17-L will bring it. Built on the AR platform and designed specifically for the .17 Winchester Super Mag., the F17-L uses a gas-piston operating system paired with a rotating, locking bolt—similar to what you’d find in a piston-driven centerfire AR.

So you want to hunt every game animal in North America? Here are the only guns you’ll ever need.

Modern technology has turned the air gun into a legitimate hunting tool. Here’s what you need to know to take a plunge into the world of air-powered projectiles.

The 22 Nosler carries more energy with less bullet drop to long-range prairie dogs and groundhogs.

How Executive Editor Adam Heggenstaller turned a neglected Model 700 into a half-MOA groundhog gun—in about six hours.

There are lots of reasons to put a new stock on your old rifle, but cost, time and skill required to do the job prevent most of us from getting around to it. Magpul leaves us with no more excuses now that the company has introduced its Hunter 700 stock. It’s tough, adjustable, easy to install and has a built-in aluminum bedding block—all for about $250.