American Hunter

Head to Head: 7mm vs. .30 Caliber

Both offer similar power levels, are suitable for similar-sized game and make a perfect all-around...

First Look: Escort Slugger Pump-Action Shotguns

For 2020, Escort is introducing its new Slugger series of pump-action shotguns, available in two...

Review: Henry X Model in .45-70 Government

Modern features meet classic lever-action design in this potent big-bore hunting rifle.

Shotshells 101

A solid understanding of shotshells will make you a better hunter. Here’s a detailed look...

In Defense of Life or Property: Do Bears Warrant a Warning Shot?

A lifetime in the backcountry of the Last Frontier has provided the author with some...

‘Straight-Shooting’ Advice

Iowa and other states are opening shotgun-only deer seasons to straight-walled cartridges like the .45-70...

Head to Head: .500 Jeffery vs. .505 Gibbs

If the brute force of the butt of a rifle doesn’t bother you, and you...

Top 5 Buckshot Loads

Nothing tops buckshot for toppling big game at close range. We’ve tested five of the...

Federal Announces ‘Bucks, Bulls & Blades’ Promotion

Purchase qualifying Federal Premium medium/big-game ammunition through Dec. 31, 2019 and receive up to a...

8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges

Over the decades, several cartridges have proved themselves as worthy against charging bears in North...

Head to Head: .404 Jeffery vs. .416 Rigby

While both cartridges have a rather impeccable reputation, which makes a better choice for the...

Top 5 Handgun Hunting Cartridges

While there are many handgun hunting cartridges to choose from, these practical all-around choices rise...

First Look: Winchester Deer Season Slug

Winchester’s all-new Deer Season slug utilizes a rear stabilized wad that travels downrange with the...

Head to Head: .30-06 Springfield vs. .270 Winchester

These undeniably classic cartridges have been putting meat in the freezer and smiles on hunters...

Head to Head: .270 Winchester vs. .270 WSM

Between the .270 Winchester and the .270 WSM, which offers the best performance for hunters?...

Remington Introduces Premier Expander Sabot Slugs

Remington’s new Premier Expander shotshells feature Barnes’ all-copper tipped Expander slugs, delivering massive terminal performance...

Opinion: The Only 3 Guns a Hunter Ever Needs

So you want to hunt every game animal in North America? Here are the only...

Winchester Announces New Deer Season Slug

Winchester’s new Deer Season slug looks similar to a traditional Foster-style slug, but is paired...

Hardware: Ddupleks Broadhead & Steelhead Slugs

If you like the idea of the full-diameter hole and heavyweight punch that an old,...

Field Test: Remington Model 870 DM Magpul

Field Editor Brian McCombie had the opportunity to put the new Remington Model 870 DM...

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