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Brownells 350 Legend BRN-180 Hunting Rifle Build

B. Gil Horman builds himself a new hunting rig right from the studs, exploring the ways in which an AR-pattern rifle can meet the various needs of most any American hunter.

Review: TriStar Matrix

The Matrix—TriStar’s first inertia-driven semi-automatic shotgun—features a fiber-optic front sight post to naturally draw the eye when pointing at birds and an oversized trigger guard for the comfortable use of cold-weather gear when shooting. 

A Minimalist Approach to Turkeys

We explore the minimalist approach to turkey hunting, with a walkthrough of how to go "barebones" for springtime Toms.

Review: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Lever-Action

Contributor B. Gil Horman tests out the Model 1854 lever-action from Smith & Wesson.

Alternative Ammo: .22-250 Remington vs. .223 Remington

Dennis Bradley puts two varminting favorites up against each other—the speedy .22-250 Rem., and ubiquitous .223 Rem.

Tight Chokes and Heavy Shot: Do You Need Them?

Mike Roux considers the conventional wisdom on chokes and shot for turkeys, pondering whether the tightest constriction and heaviest pellet is always the best move.

In the Hoofprints of Giants

The pursuit of Cape buffalo in Tanzania’s Selous Game Reserve is a bucket-list hunt.

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.

Utility .410-Bore Roundup

B. Gil Horman makes a roundup of some of his favorite function-over-form .410-bores.

Why Hunters Should Consider an Illuminated Reticle Riflescope

There are many hunting scenarios in which illuminated reticles are a true game-changer. Here are several reasons why your next riflescope purchase should include one.

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