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Alternative Ammo: .458 SOCOM vs. .45-70 Government

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Behind the Bullet: .303 British

The .303 British has a deeply rooted history in the era of exploration and is tied to the adventurers and hunters who headed to the wilds.

Head to Head: 6.5 PRC vs. .308 Winchester

We put two short-action gems up against one another: the .308 Winchester, a time-proven veteran with 70-plus years of hunting experience, and the 6.5 PRC, a relative newcomer that is quickly gaining favor in the hunting fields and target range.

First Look: Steiner H6Xi Riflescope Series

Following last year's release of the T6Xi series of tactical riflescopes, Steiner Optics has released a new lineup of premium optics designed with the modern big-game hunter in mind: the H6Xi.

Vintage Blacktails: Why Every Hunt is Connected to the Land

A hunt at a California winery is evidence that our pastime, like winemaking, is intrinsically tied to the land.

Head to Head: 6.5 Creedmoor vs. 6.5x55 Swedish

Why would the Creedmoor gain acceptance, when we had such a similar level of performance in a cartridge released at the end of the 19th century? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each.

Review: EOTech Vudu 1-10x28 FFP

EOTech’s Vudu optics line was designed to bridge a gap between the “battle-proven” holographic optics the company is known for and a new segment of variable-power hunting and competition optics they were looking to enter.

Review: Ruger SFAR

The Ruger SFAR is nearly identical in size to an AR-15-style rifle, yet it’s chambered in .308 Winchester, combining the ballistic advantages of the .308 with the size of a traditional MSR.

2023 Arkansas Duck Season to Begin Before Thanksgiving

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has unanimously approved a change to the 2023-24 duck season dates, moving back to the traditional opener the weekend before Thanksgiving.

The Mauser 98: Still Perfect for Hunters

If there were ever a classic rifle design—one that would go on to spawn innumerable copies—it is the Mauser 98. While the vast majority of American hunters rely upon the multitude of popular American bolt-action rifles, they owe a huge debt of gratitude to Paul Mauser’s turnbolt design.

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