“dangerous game rifles”

All scope mounting systems are not created equal. While some may work just fine on one rifle/cartridge combination, another may show the weaknesses of the design.

Here’s a rundown of the basic optics terms that every hunter should know.

Nosler has taken the venerable .270 caliber to a new level with the introduction of the 27 Nosler. Conceived as a 21st century upgrade, the new cartridge delivers previously unobtainable downrange ballistics by pairing the ultimate combination of case capacity with modern long-for-caliber bullets.

With its immediately recognizable profile, sheer reliability and impeccable reputation, “The Rifleman’s Rifle” has served hunters the world over for more than 80 years.

Big-bore lever-action rifles have the ammo capacity, dependability and speed to be considered ideal African dangerous-game rifles, as long as you do your part.

Whether mounted on an AR, a lever gun or a single-shot, the KonusPro M-30 1x-6x-24mm is a handy scope for up-close encounters. Some of its features—such as a 30mm main tube and a well-designed reticle with dual-color illumination—may come as a surprise, considering its relatively low MSRP of less than $360.

Sabatti hit all the right marks with the SAPHIRE. The bolt-action rifle features a good stock, full-diameter bolt, floating bolt head, interchangeable free-floating barrels, an integral Picatinny base, open sights, Multi-Radial Rifling and MOA accuracy.

Here are the top five mistakes most riflemen make and how you can prevent them in the future.

Hunters have rules for rifles that have been established for decades. But is it time to re-write the playbook when it comes to optics?