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Big-Game Rifles for Those with Compromised Upper Body Strength

Hunters suffering from debilitating physical conditions have limited options when it comes to center-fire rifles. Here we detail some of the best.

New for 2025: Hornady Backcountry Defense

Hornady Backcountry Defense is the round you want to have on hand when things get dicey in the field, to make sure you get home alive.

Best New Hunting Rifles from SHOT 2025

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.

First Look: Smith & Wesson Model 1854 Stealth Hunter

Smith & Wesson has introduced the next evolution of its lever-action rifle: the Model 1854 Stealth Hunter Series.

Behind the Bullet: 6.5 Grendel

Named for the antagonist in the medieval classic Beowulf, the 6.5 Grendel certainly delivers a performance level which belies the cartridge’s image.

Behind the Bullet: .300 Savage

Having celebrated its 100th birthday in 2020, the .300 Savage remains a sound choice as a big-game cartridge—especially in the woods of the Eastern United States.

Behind the Bullet: .400 H&H Magnum

The .400 H&H Magnum is the most popular of the more obscure Holland & Holland cartridge offerings, and for a number of good reasons.

Behind the Bullet: .358 Winchester

Introduced in 1955, the .358 Winchester shares a good number of the dimensional attributes of the .308 Winchester, including the .473-inch-diameter case head, a case length of 2.018 inches and the 20-degree shoulder which is used for headspacing.

#SundayGunday: Smith & Wesson Model 1854

This week on #SundayGunday, we’re taking a closer look at the Smith & Wesson Model 1854. This lever-action blends classic lines with understated modern features. M-LOK slots adorn the fore-end for the easy attachment of lights, lasers and grips, while a Picatinny rail atop the receiver makes it simple to affix a red-dot or fixed optic. Learn more about it in this exclusive video.

Behind the Bullet: .318 Westley Richards

A rimless designed made for use in the Mauser-style rifles, the .318 Westley Richards was released sometime between 1906 and 1910, and became one of the most popular medium-bore cartridges for hunting African game.

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