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Hunting with Scout Rifles

Today we’re seeing renewed interest in scout rifles. Steyr, Mossberg, Ruger, and Savage all offer commercial interpretations of the scout. But, are these modern renditions of Cooper’s general-purpose carbine suitable for big game hunting?

Bookshelf: The Scout Rifle Study

In his new book, The Scout Rifle Study, Richard Mann weighs the worth of the scout rifle—for defensive purposes, survival and hunting—in modern terms. The title is fitting, as the book is an exhaustive and enlightening examination of a firearm type that’s commonly misunderstood, as well as a survey that provides real-world, objective data on the scout rifle’s supposed benefits.

Galco Safari Five Cartridge Wallet

The Safari Five keeps cartridges within easy reach for deer hunters and dangerous-game hunters alike.

Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle Package

Steyr Arms has announced an extremely limited production run of the Jeff Cooper Scout Rifle in a commemorative package.

Is Handloading Obsolete?

Myth: You must handload to get the maximum performance out of your hunting gun.

Ruger Introduces The American Rimfire

Ruger's new American Rimfire combines its award winning American Rifle design with some of the innovations offered by the iconic 10/22.

Rifle Shooting: Hit the Mark

Shooting a rifle on the firing line in competition and shooting one in the field are two different things. If you don’t agree, this article is aimed at you.

Birth of a Lioness

The author had fond memories of hunting with his mother. Little did he know how fond he would become of hunting with the mother of his children.

An Old Man’s Handgun Elk Hunt

Fulfillment of a 40-year dream delivers a flood of good vibes.

Field Test: FLIR ThermoSight Pro Series PTS536 and PTS736

Field Editor Brian McCombie puts the latest forward-looking infrared sights to the test.

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