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Presbyopia is the loss of the eye’s ability to focus on close objects and it affects just about everyone over 40. When it happens to riflemen they usually retire their favorite classic rifles with open sights that should never wear scopes. But they needn’t do so.

Here’s a closer look at some of the best hunting rifles introduced this year.

The 6X8 Octagon Blind is the largest (to date) in the Shadow Hunter Marksman Series. The spacious design allows for almost any style of hunting—gun, bow, or crossbow—and can comfortably accommodate up to four people.

The Model 1886 remains at the top of the heap of excellent lever-action rifles. Whether new or vintage, having one in your safe is never a bad idea, and it’s a great choice for nearly any big game at ranges suitable for the big rimmed cartridges.

Founder of John Gallagher Firearms of Jasper, Ala., was a dedicated big-game hunter.

Let's take a closer look at five of the best lever-action rifle cartridges.

The .30-30 Winchester remains a top-seller, and new rifles are continually produced for the veteran cartridge. Why? It’s a simple design, easy on the shoulder and wallet, and very effective inside of 200 yards.

The New Original Henry Rifle is true to Henry’s 1860 patterns and patents, and virtually identical aside from adjustments required to adapt to the .44-40 Win. and .45 Colt centerfire rounds that replaced the long-obsolete rimfires.

A quick-handling lever-action excels in situations where seconds count, but like any rifle is only as good as the hunter who’s carrying it.