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Hardware: Winchester Wildcat

A lot has changed in the .22 market since the mid-20th century. The blowback action Winchester debuted has been refined to near-perfection. If the Wildcat is going to compete with the likes of the vaunted Ruger 10/22, it has to bring a lot to the table. Fortunately, it does.

Behind the Bullet: .22 LR

There’s a good reason that the .22 LR is often a hunter’s first rifle; it’s the perfect blend of low report, complete lack of recoil and affordability.

Tested: CCI Clean-22 Ammo

CCI’s new Clean-22 rimfire loads feature a polymer jacket which is billed as reducing fouling in the barrel and suppressor. We put them to the test and confirmed that claim, and then some.

Top New Rifles of 2019

Get a closer look at some of the most exciting new hunting rifles for 2019.

An Ode to the Ruger Model 77

What is it about the Ruger Model 77 that has been so appealing to hunters for half a century? It represents a great value, offering a no-nonsense design that is equally rugged and reliable.

10 Reasons to Attend the 2019 Great American Outdoor Show

Here's just a handful of the many reasons to make the trip to the Great American Outdoor Show this year, held in Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 2-10.

Umarex Announces Replica Ruger 10/22 Air Rifle

European-based Umarex, known for their quality replica airguns, has just introduced an officially-licensed .177-caliber, air rifle replica of the much-loved Ruger 10/22 rifle.

First Look: Performance Center T/CR22 Rimfire Rifles

Co-developed by Smith & Wesson Performance Center and Thompson/Center Arms, the new Performance Center T/CR22 rimfire rifles—built around the reliable T/CR22 action—are outfitted with thumbhole stocks and heavy contour, button-rifled barrels.

American Hunter’s 2018 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is upon us, and the editors of American Hunter have assembled a handful of gift recommendations for every outdoorsman on your list to fit just about any budget.

Hardware: Thompson/Center T/CR22

The new Thompson/Center T/CR22 is one very useful rifle. Its design should appeal to millennials and baby boomers alike, and several of its features build on the strengths that attract hunters to rimfires.

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