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Lever-Gun 101

A quick-handling lever-action excels in situations where seconds count, but like any rifle is only as good as the hunter who’s carrying it.

Hardware: Remington Model 700 American Hunter

We partnered with Remington to create the ideal rig for 21st century American hunters. The result is the Model 700 American Hunter rifle—designed, engineered and built by hunters for hunters.

Tahr for Two

Some say game animals don't belong on New Zealand's South Island, but for hunters they could be in no better place.

Hardware: Crimson Trace CTS-1300

Crimson Trace extends its product line to include electro-optics, which hunters will find practical for all kinds of game. Designed for use with long guns, the new compact CTS-1300 reflex sight delivers a wide field of view, provides for easy windage and elevation adjustments and weighs less than 3 ounces.

Hardware: Franklin Armory F17-L

If you’re looking for the utmost in rimfire velocity to knock out groundhogs, prairie dogs and even coyotes, the Franklin Armory F17-L will bring it. Built on the AR platform and designed specifically for the .17 Winchester Super Mag., the F17-L uses a gas-piston operating system paired with a rotating, locking bolt—similar to what you’d find in a piston-driven centerfire AR.

Where to Find a Hunter

The number of hunters involved in our sport is in sharp decline. So where do we look to grow our ranks? The easiest people to recruit are those found within our own social circles.

Hardware: Leupold VX-Freedom

Leupold's new VX-Freedom riflescope line provides many of the same benefits as its more expensive scopes for substantially less money. Available in 14 variable-power models with four magnification ranges, five objective diameters and six reticles, all VX-Freedom scopes have 1-inch maintubes, which keeps size and weight reasonable.

Know-How: Make Gun Cleaning Easy

Try these tips and tricks to make cleaning your guns a task you won’t hate.

Hardware: Taurus Raging Hunter

Taurus makes its dedication to the hunting market more obvious than ever with the release of its Raging Hunter. Although “raging” is in its name, this .44 Mag. will make many hunters happy with its features and performance.

Hardware: Winchester Model 94 Sporter

The Model 94 Sporter is fast and reliable, and it's made with a quality that assures it will put bucks on the ground for generations to come.

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