“long-range hunting”

The author learned there are elk—and a lot of them—in West Texas. He also learned there is at least one man there he should have met a long time ago.

Federal has updated its Fusion ammunition for increased accuracy and performance. Read our review of the high-performing new cartridge here.

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

There seems these days to be a “race to the bottom” among hunters who like to hunt and shoot long with smaller and smaller cartridges at greater and greater range. The practice ignores sage advice.

Zeiss has announced its new line of V8 NA riflescopes, designed and configured specifically for the North American hunter.

The Mark 4HD line of high-end, high-performance scopes is geared towards tactical and precision rifle shooters, and puts a fully capable, precision, tactical riflescope solidly under the $2,000 price point.

Those looking for a well-built rifle that is rugged, dependable and utterly accurate ought to give the Aero Precision SOLUS Hunter a look.

On a West Texas hunt, where shots can go long, a capable rifle is only part of the equation. Success requires peak performance from the shooter, too.

The Carbon Ascent is accurate enough for target-style, ragged-hole groups, light enough to barely notice on a long hike and still packs enough punch to make the post-shot walk to your quarry very short, provided you do your job.