Hunter Sillouhetted Against Sunset

Hunting Skills: The Value of Stalking

Want to keep the thrill of the hunt going? Hunt with your feet, not feet-per-second.

.45-70 4-Life

While it may lack the speed and shapely beauty of modern contenders, this nearly 150-year-old cartridge continues to prove itself in the field. Whoever said nothing lasts forever obviously never met the .45-70 Gov’t.

An Ode to the 7.62x39mm (M43) Soviet

By today’s standards, the external ballistics of the 7.62x39mm Soviet are insipid. And yet, the cartridge remains an excellent choice for hunting common big-game species at practical ranges.

First Look: Phoenix Weaponry Sights & Red-Dot Sight Mounts for Lever Actions

Phoenix Weaponry has announced they are launching reproduction flip-up sights for 1873 Winchester Model No. 62B rifles, and a red-dot mount for Henry rifles.

Hog Hunting at Night, Newbie Style

For a novice hunter, what could be better than the prospect of filling a cooler with wild pork? How about a nighttime hog hunt using thermal riflescopes?

A Stroll in the Corries

A hunt across the pond reveals age-old traditions still practiced today in the Scottish Highlands.

Hardware: Hornady Precision Hunter

Ammunition companies have been trying for decades to build a better bullet, especially the tipped variety. There are plenty of options on shelves, and for most hunters there’s no reason to upgrade. But wait. What about those seeking perfection and wanting to push the envelope to 600 yards or beyond? That’s the trend today.

Member's Hunt: 55 Years Hunting With a Bow

Dale C. Wetenkamp shares a tale of his brother in this latest edition of Member's Hunt.

How to Refinish the Metal on a Rifle

Metal finishing on a firearm is not as complicated as you might think, and the options have changed over the years

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