Hardware: Savage Axis II XP
Savage offers a wide selection of "package" rifles that come out of the box with a riflescope already mounted and bore-sighted. Essentially, all you have to do is finalize the zero with your load and go hunting.
Head to Head: .17 HMR vs. .17 WSM
Which of these cartridges better serves the hunter looking for a speedy rimfire? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Ruger American Rifle
The Ruger American's molded polymer stock houses a pair of V-blocks to bed the action and free-float a hammer-forged barrel.
Hardware: Savage 110 Magpul Hunter
Savage Arms has teamed up with Magpul to pair a premium aftermarket stock with the Savage’s proven 110 action. The combination mates the company’s reputation for accuracy with Magpul’s renowned versatility to create a Model 110 that’s ideal for any hunter.
Behind the Bullet: .17 Winchester Super Magnum
If velocity is your thing, and you want the speediest rimfire cartridge currently available, look no further than the .17 WSM.
Is Walnut Dead? Synthetic vs. Wood Stocks
A well-sealed walnut stock will stand up to most hunting conditions, though a wood stock is not as rigid or easy to produce as a synthetic stock. Many of the today’s wood stocks are plain looking, and the highly figured stocks come at a premium. Has the synthetic stock won after all?
12 Deer Cartridges You’ve Probably Never Hunted With
Here’s a look at a dozen deer cartridges you more than likely haven’t hunted with, but your grandfather (or great grandfather) loved.
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