“riflescopes”

In Oregon’s Coast Range last year, the author pursued the state’s rarest deer: the Columbian whitetail. The hunt marked a rare double bonus, as far as he was concerned: a chance to hunt a species he’d never hunted in a state he’d never hunted.

Athlon optics has debuted its Heras SPR series of riflescopes. Its robust design can handle the forward impulse of springer air guns, PCP and recoil from magnum centerfire rifles.

If you're in the market for a solid “do-all” scope that will work for hunting, long-range shooting or even tactical applications, the Leupold Mark 5HD is a great choice.

Steiner has expanded its line of hunting riflescopes with the release of Predator 8 series optics. Boasting 8X zoom, the Predator 8 riflescopes join the Steiner Predator 4 series to provide discerning big-game hunters versatility and precision.

On a first focal plane riflescope, the reticle grows and shrinks as magnification is adjusted, allowing a hunter to use a reticle with holdover marks. This is not the case on a second focal plane scope. Which is best for your hunting rig?

For long-range precision shooting and hunting, the Zeiss LRP S3 includes broad total elevation travel, a daytime-visible illuminated reticle, a ballistic stop and an externally locking windage turret.

Deer hunting has indeed become safer over time, primarily because hunters have become safer. It all began decades ago with the advent of first voluntary then mandatory hunter safety training, and blaze-orange requirements in the deer woods and upland fields.

Is the new 6.8 Western as good as it sounds? Here’s a closer look at its accuracy, velocity, aerodynamics and maximum lethal range compared to four popular, proven cartridges.

Still looking for a gift for Dad this Father's Day? Trying to save a hard-earned dollar or two in the process? Read on for some last-minute holidays sales from some of Dad's favorite outdoor brands.