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‘Straight-Shooting’ Advice

Iowa and other states are opening shotgun-only deer seasons to straight-walled cartridges like the .45-70 Gov’t., .444 Marlin and .450 Bushmaster. Here’s how to wring the most performance from their rainbow-like trajectories.

Hardware: Ruger AR-556 MPR .450 Bushmaster

Ruger now chambers its popular AR-556 MPR rifle in .450 Bushmaster, offering hunters all of the benefits and fun of an AR while gaining twice as much umph downrange.

Video: Ruger AR-556 MPR in .450 Bushmaster

For 2019, Ruger has introduced a new model of its popular AR-556 MPR chambered for the straight-walled .450 Bushmaster cartridge. The bolt is machined from high-strength superalloy, and engineered with tapered lugs to support the large case head of .450 Bushmaster ammo.

#SundayGunday: Bushmaster Minimalist-SD

Get a closer look at the Bushmaster Minimalist-SD, the latest addition to our #SundayGunday series.

Ruger Adds .450 Bushmaster Model to Scout Rifle Line

Ruger has announced it will chamber its popular Scout Rifle in .450 Bushmaster.

Winchester Adds .25-06 Remington, .450 Bushmaster Offerings to Deer Season XP Line

For 2018, Winchester is adding .25-06 Rem. and .450 Bushmaster to its ever-popular Deer Season XP line of rifle cartridges.

Hardware: Bushmaster Minimalist-SD

Fitting of its name, the Minimalist is a svelte AR with just enough features to make it eminently practical in the woods. Weighing 6 pounds, it’s lighter than almost any centerfire bolt-, lever- or pump-action rifle you’ll see at deer camp.

#SundayGunday: Ruger American Rifle in .450 Bushmaster

Ruger continues to grow its line of AR-15 caliber compatible American bolt-action Ranch rifles with the addition of a new model chambered for the straight cased .450 Bushmaster cartridge. Coming to market for less than $600, the Ruger American Rifle Ranch in .450 Bushmaster presents a great value in a chambering perfect for hunting in most of the U.S.

SHOT Show 2017: Ruger American .450 Bushmaster Ranch Rifle

Ruger continues to grow its line of AR-15 caliber compatible American bolt-action Ranch rifles with the addition of a new model chambered for the straight cased .450 Bushmaster cartridge.

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