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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.

Cartridge Breakdown: 8.6 Blackout

I briefly covered the 8.6 Blackout in my last Alternative Ammo piece, in which I compared it to the .338 Federal. But because this is such a new, niche cartridge, my editor thought it also deserved a deep dive, so I’m here to provide an in-depth look at the new 8.6 BLK.

Alternative Ammo: .50 Beowulf vs .500 S&W

Contributor Dennis Bradley switches to handgun ammo with two massive 50-calibers: the .50 Beowulf and .500 S&W.

Alternative Ammo: .458 SOCOM vs. .45-70 Government

Contributor Dennis Bradley compares two big-bore powerhouses: the .45-70 Government and a relative newcomer, the .458 SOCOM.

Long-Term Test: QuietKat Apex Pro (Part 1)

American Hunter Associate Editor David Herman begins his long-term test of the QuietKat Apex Pro e-bike, a long-range offering from the industry giant.

Field Tested: Muddy Odyssey XLT Treestand

Contributor Frank Melloni takes the Muddy Odyssey XLT Treestand out for a test-drive to determine how well the features on the stable ladder stand perform in the field.

Outdoor Product Innovations Launches Rhino Tree Stand

Outdoor Product Innovations has announced the addition of Rhino Tree Stands to the Rhino family of products.

10 Tips for Hunting Public Land Bucks

While the word “public” conjures visions of overcrowded parking lots and sparse game, those of us hunting public land this fall actually have millions of acres to roam. Do your research, and use this 10-point plan to take advantage of the bountiful public resource.

First Look: Nose Jammer Rub On Wax Sticks

Easy to apply to boots, guns, tree stands or any other piece of gear, the Nose Jammer Rub On Wax Stick is designed to overwhelm the senses of big game like elk, whitetail, pronghorn, hogs and coyotes.

6 Reasons to Start Beagling

Chasing bunnies with beagles is an affordable, exciting experience. If you’ve never tried it you should, but be careful—it’s easy to get hooked on hunting with these little hounds.

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