“accurate rifles”

The X-Bolt Pro McMillan is a beautiful rifle, perfectly suited to all-around Western hunting. Our test model was incredibly consistent and stable, and we would confidently carry it into the field anywhere from the moose swamps of Alaska to the Coues-deer deserts of Arizona.

The XPR Renegade Long Range SR is a target/hunting hybrid rifle that combines a premium barrel, receiver, trigger and third-party target stock to deliver a rifle capable of half-inch or better groups from the bench, while remaining handy enough to carry in the field and heavy enough to shoot accurately from field positions.

The B-14 Wilderness Terrain is an extremely accurate rifle that is built to withstand the ruggedness of the backcountry.

A safari with his 11-year-old son offers a father a chance to reflect on a bond that makes any hunt special.

Some of the best bolt-actions aren’t new, they’re used. Here are five models you should pursue.

If you want something a bit unique with a definite cool factor, give the .280 Ackley Improved a long look.

Lightweight and incredibly accurate, the Traverse is every bit the backcountry or mountain hunting rifle it’s billed to be. Featuring aerospace-grade construction, great balance and a stellar trigger, it truly delivers.

Bergara continues to build impressively accurate rifles with smart features, and the new Ridgeback is a prime example. Though it was designed primarily for Precision Rifle Series match shooters, the Ridgeback easily doubles as a hunting rifle when shots are long.

Just what goes into building the ultimate Western big-game rig? Here are a few components to consider.