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Hunting Africa on a Budget

With some imagination, flexibility and patience a hunter may be able to save a few bucks when planning an African hunt of a lifetime.

Best Budget Bows

A bow only has to do a few things well for it to be a good bow. The cams must line up with the string when you look at the string before drawing it. It needs to be adjustable enough to match your draw length and weight, and it must feel good in your hand. With these criteria in mind, here are several of the best bargains on the market. They cost less than top-shelf models, but have all you need.

Outfitted Hunts for Any Budget

Each year, guided trips put hunters within sight of their dream animal. That said, budgeting for such an adventure—and finding an outfitter that you can reasonably afford—isn't always easy. NRA members may now have someone there to provide a helping hand, though.

Winchester SXP Field

The SXP is one of the best gun bargains available. Specific models are offered for hunting, targets and self-defense.

5 Great Rifles Under $500

Let’s take a walk on the frugal side and see what $500 gets you these days.

Value-Priced Viewing: Trail Cameras for Under $80

These three, field-tested trail cams are perfect for game surveillance without having to loosen the purse strings.

8 Great Shotguns Under $500

You can spend a little and get a lot of duck gun for the money.

10 Great 'Bang for Your Buck' Guns

From upland game to big game, these guns represent real value for shooters.

Hardware: ATA Arms Venza Shotgun

Though the idea that Turkish-made shotguns aren’t up to snuff remains a common theme in gun shops across the United States, it’s simply not true. Among the new arrivals is a quirky but intriguing release from ATA Arms in the form of its Venza.

The Budget Big Game Rifle Challenge

Given his gravity toward fine rifles that often cost as much as the average house payment, we thought it would be fun to put our man to the test: If you had only $600 to spend on a new rifle, with a new scope and mounts, how would you allocate it? Read on, and prepare to reach into your wallet.

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