BTB 405 Winchester Lead

Behind the Bullet: .405 Winchester

Generating just over 3,200 ft.-lbs. of muzzle energy, the .405 Winchester was—at the time of its release in 1904—the most powerful lever-action cartridge available.

Best New Shotguns for 2024

Whether you’re a waterfowler, upland hunter or clay target shooter, you’ll find something to be excited about this year. Here are our picks for the best new shotguns for hunters in 2024.

New for 2024: HatsanUSA JET2-QER PCP Air Rifle

In response to the growing demand for improved precision and consistency, the JET2-QER is now available with a regulator and Hatsan’s patented QuietEnergy Technology.

Mossberg Offers 500 and 835 Turkey Guns with Holosun Combo

Now ready for the field almost out of the box, Mossberg’s line of optic-ready 500 and 835 Ulti-Mag Turkey pump-action shotguns are being offered with an olive-green Holosun HS407K micro dot sight.

American Hunter 2024 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

American Hunter has announced the recipients of its 2024 Golden Bullseye Awards, honoring exceptional design, manufacturing, performance and value for American hunters and gun owners.

Truth in a Delta Morning

Blue-wings and September swelter mark an exceptional visit to Louisiana’s Honey Brake Lodge.

8 Great Backcountry Defense Guns

From rifles and shotguns to pistols and revolvers, these eight sidearms will keep you safe when you’re far from help.

Tested: Magnum Research BFR 350 Legend

Here’s a closer look at the 7.5-inch barrel, six-shot BFR chambered in the relatively new 350 Legend.

Member’s Hunt: When the Hunting Gods Smile

This latest Member's Hunt comes from David Willette of North Adams, Mass.

Plains Game on the Buffalo Trail

On safari in South Africa, the author’s plan for plains game—to have no plan at all—couldn’t have worked better. The plan for Cape buffalo, well, that’s another story.

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