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2018 Optic of the Year: Nikon Monarch 7i VR

Every hunter who has struggled to obtain accurate readings with a laser rangefinder should appreciate Nikon’s Monarch 7i VR. Featuring the same Vibration Reduction technology Nikon uses in its VR camera lenses, the 7i VR is about half the size of a box of ammo and weighs less than 8 ounces.

2018 Ammunition Product of the Year: Browning BXD Waterfowl

Shotshell technology has come a long way in the past few years. Case in point: Browning’s BXD Waterfowl loads, which pack several premium features into one shell.

2018 Woman’s Innovation Product of the Year: Sitka Women’s Gear

In 2017, Sitka introduced its first Women’s Whitetail systems to outfit female hunters with women-specific fits and advanced technologies not yet found in its men’s line. The company included accomplished female designers, product developers, pattern makers and hunters from day one to assure Sitka Women’s Gear is made for women by women.

2018 Bow of the Year: Ravin R9 Crossbow

With a 190-pound draw weight and a 13-inch powerstroke that launches a 400-grain arrow at 390 fps with 135 ft.-lbs. of kinetic energy, the Ravin R9 is one of the fastest and most powerful crossbows on the market. With an axle-to-axle width of just 6 inches when cocked, it's also one of the most compact.

2018 Gear of the Year: Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap

The Champion Workhorse Electronic Trap is a winner because, as its name implies, it’s a workhorse. It combines high-volume clay-throwing capacity in a compact design that fits in the trunk of just about any vehicle.

2019 Gear of the Year: Primos Double Bull SurroundView 360 Hunting Blind

Dubbed as the first “blind without a blind spot,” the new Primos Double Bull SurroundView 360 Blind utilizes a see-through fabric to allow complete visual awareness without the need to open windows.

2022 Handgun of the Year: Colt Anaconda

When Colt introduced its new and improved Python revolver a couple of years ago, hunters admired it but waited for their gun: the Anaconda. Last year they got it, a .44 Magnum hunting handgun with a glossy finish, big grips and the world-famous Colt ventilated rib.

2022 Shotgun of the Year: Benelli SBE3 20-Gauge

The Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 20-Gauge is our 2022 Shotgun of the Year. 

2022 Rifle of the Year: Savage Impulse

Meet our 2022 Rifle of the Year, the Savage Impulse. 

2022 Optic of the Year: ATN ThOR 4 Thermal Riflescope

ATN Corp. sits at the cutting edge of consumer-based thermal technology, and its ThOR 4 Series 640x480 2.5-25x50mm is the best such riflescope it offers.

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