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Shooting Illustrated Editor-in-Chief Ed Friedman crosses the pond to witness the magic behind the Sauer 505 Synchro XT's construction firsthand.

The new Performance Shop Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T. has all of the features fans of the Ethos have come to expect, as well as nearly every additional refinement the Italian-owned shotgun company can muster at this time. Indeed, this shotgun that was designed as the ultimate high-volume Argentinian wingshooting gun is currently the company’s flagship, both in terms of features and price.

LPVOs—that is, Low Power Variable Optics—have become all the rage lately among competitive and self-defense-minded shooters. As is common when something achieves this level of ubiquity, the hunting world has taken note, and Trijicon is at the forefront of the technology’s adoption with its latest Credo HX.

The Rossi LWC is a compact single-shot rifle is a lightweight package designed for modern hunting at an incredibly affordable price—so low, in fact, that you could easily keep one in every vehicle you own.

Beretta calls the BRX1 the fastest manually operated repeating platform on the market. Quick barrel, bolt and magazine swaps and adjustable ergonomics make it a distinct alternative to the classic turn-bolt for just about anyone, and ambidextrous controls make the rifle an attractive choice for lefties.

Other than being a tough-as-nails handheld unit that’s touted to range to a maximum of 5,000 yards, the RX-5000 contains “Location Pinning” technology that represents perhaps the biggest advancement for hunters since the laser rangefinder itself.

With the push of a button, the Eliminator 6 offers instant and precise ranging out to 2,000-plus yards, and displays the distance to the target, exact aiming point and wind data.

The Cascade SR-80 is a versatile Scout Rifle designed for close-range, quick target acquisition hunting.

Designed by Winchester to provide top performance with lead-free projectiles, the new 21 Sharp rimfire cartridge utilizes a .22 LR case but a .21-caliber, non-heeled projectile that offers several key advantages over the standard .22-caliber projectile, yet remains affordable.