Scope Reticles For Hunting Lead

Scope Reticles for Hunting from Practical to Complex

Today’s riflescopes hold zero reliably, take adjustments precisely and transmit more light than has ever been possible. But if you can’t hold a precise point of aim, all is for naught, and with the wide variety of reticle options on the market today, hunters can tailor the reticle to his or her needs.

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.

First Look: Remington 360 Buckhammer

Remington’s has introduced the 360 Buckhammer straight-wall, as a lever-action cartridge good past 200 yards.

How to Help a New Hunter Buy a Big-Game Rifle

That new hunter you've been tutoring may be in love with a lever-action rifle. Alternately, he may think he absolutely needs a .30-caliber magnum to "cover all the bases." But it's up to you to talk him into making a reasonable purchase when it comes to his first big-game rig.

7 Great Deer Rifles Under $700

These budget-friendly bolt guns offer hunters a lot of rifle for a little money.

What You Need for Hunting Bighorn Sheep

Gear-intensive high-country hunts require specialized lightweight equipment, but not all of the essentials can be bought.

Hardware: Winchester Model 94 Sporter

The Model 94 Sporter is fast and reliable, and it's made with a quality that assures it will put bucks on the ground for generations to come.

Head to Head: .30-30 Winchester vs. .35 Remington

Between the .30-30 Win. and the .35 Rem., which is the more useful cartridge for hunters? Contributor Philip Massaro compares the two and picks the winner.

#SundayGunday: Bushmaster Minimalist-SD

Get a closer look at the Bushmaster Minimalist-SD, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Case Study: Decades of Deer Cartridges

Deer rifles and the cartridges loaded in them have run the gamut the last 50 years, from the Winchester 94 in .30-30 Win. to the Weatherby Mark V in .30-378 Wby. Mag. and the DPMS ARL in 6.5 Creedmoor.

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