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Contributor B. Gil Horman tests out the Model 1854 lever-action from Smith & Wesson.

A dog hunt for an Arizona black bear with a magnum wheelgun proves you can’t pack too big a punch.

Boasting an industrial design and built to rugged standards, the Burris Signature HD Spotting Scope enters 2024 with a host of features promising to deliver hunters and long-range shooters a high-magnification optic suitable for any task.

If you want to extend your maximum effective range with a hunting rifle, you must have a purpose-built long-range hunting bullet. These loads are up to the task.

The 350 Legend is designed specifically for hunters to deliver massive downrange energy transfer with improved penetration from a modern straight-walled cartridge.

Powered by doppler, this pocket-sized chronograph is a must-have for hunters.

Both the 350 Legend and 360 Buckhammer adhere to the parameters set by the straight-wall-only states, and both can be highly effective in the deer woods—much more than the vast majority of shotguns with slugs. Here's a look at the pros and cons of each.

Here’s a detailed look at the top black bear cartridges for rifles and handguns.

Loosely based on a shortened .404 Jeffery case with the rim rebated to the .535-inch case head of the H&H family, the .270 WSM was the third commercial cartridge using the .277-inch bore diameter, and betters the velocity of the .270 Winchester by 200 to 250 fps.