Must-Have Gear for a DIY Sheep Hunt
It’s not every day you draw a sheep tag, so when you do, you want to be ready. But what does “ready” look like? Here’s a quick rundown of what you’ll want to make sure you have when you go after a once-in-a-lifetime trophy.
Alternative Ammo: .243 Winchester vs. 6mm Creedmoor
Contributor Dennis Bradley compares the .243 Winchester and 6mm Creedmoor, in an effort to dispel a few popular myths surrounding the "inherent accuracy" of certain cartridges.
Review: Christensen Arms Ridgeline FFT
An already great rifle gets a new high-tech, lightweight stock design.
A One-and-Done Black Bear Hunt
A dog hunt for an Arizona black bear with a magnum wheelgun proves you can’t pack too big a punch.
Alternative Ammo: .50 Beowulf vs .500 S&W
Contributor Dennis Bradley switches to handgun ammo with two massive 50-calibers: the .50 Beowulf and .500 S&W.
10 Great Long-Range Hunting Bullets
If you want to extend your maximum effective range with a hunting rifle, you must have a purpose-built long-range hunting bullet. These loads are up to the task.
Behind the Bullet: 350 Legend
The 350 Legend is designed specifically for hunters to deliver massive downrange energy transfer with improved penetration from a modern straight-walled cartridge.
Alternative Ammo: .280 Ackley Improved vs. 7mm PRC
Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two long-range, fast shooting favorites: the .280 AI and 7mm PRC.
Review: Christensen Arms MHR
A hybrid between a chassis rifle and hunting rifle, the MHR is a carbon fiber-barreled, bolt-action that combines a partial chassis with a conventional and modular buttstock and fore-end.
Review: Marlin Model 336 Classic
A handsome lever-action chambered in .30-30 Winchester, the Marlin Model 336 Classic is smooth, precise, accurate and has a great wood-to-metal fit.
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