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Video: Double Rifles in Africa

The use of double rifles for hunting in Africa is a long-standing tradition. They are fantastically accurate and reliable, and can add a level of romance to your safari that is unobtainable with any other rig.

An Ode to the 16-Gauge Shotgun

Holding on for more than a century, the 16-gauge is seeing renewed interest, thanks to an inflow of new shotguns and technological advancements in ammunition and components.

Steyr Arms Announces “Big Buck Down!” Giveaway Program

Steyr Arms is giving away three prize packages this month, each featuring a different gun, a quail or duck hunt, Swarovski riflescope and other gear.

Where Hunters Learn To Shoot on the Run

Shooting and hitting running game can be easy—if you learn how! The American Sportsman Shooting Center is the place to do that.

Merkel Launches MHR 16 Bolt-Action Rifle

German firearms manufacturer Merkel has announced that it will be releasing its new MHR 16 to the American market. Designed to be the company's first "budget" bolt-action, the MHR 16 was designed and manufactured specifically for the expectations of American hunters and shooters.

Hardware: Merkel 40E

Mechanical beauty is more than skin deep. And the Merkel 40E has just that kind of beauty.

Hardware: Aimpoint Micro H-2

Hunters are coming around to the merits of red-dots, especially for close-range, running game, or low-light scenarios. Aimpoint has responded with its Micro H-2.

Hardware: Bushnell Elite 3500

All in all, a pragmatic hunter should find the Elite 3500 more than good enough to “ride the river with.” At typical street prices, and with Bushnell’s limited lifetime warranty and one-year money-back guarantee, the Elite 3500 could be considered a best buy, too.

The Ultimate Setup for Running Game

Need help getting set up for running game? Field Editor Jeff Johnston has a few pointers.

7 Keys to Hitting Running Game

Shooting at—and hitting—running game is a lost art in many American hunting circles, but not in Europe, where hunters across the continent swing on feral swine during game drives. Here’s how they do it.

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