When it comes to selecting the best rifles for hunting -- factory rifles included -- today’s hunters never had it so good. My first “real” deer rifle was an old pre-’64 Winchester Model 70 chambered in .270 that was my dad’s pride and joy. He bought it when he got out of the navy after serving in WWII and gave it to me when I was in high school in the late 1960s. I could not … [Read more...] about The Best Rifles for Hunting Whitetail or the West
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Zeiss Conquest V4 Series Riflescopes Review
Founded in 1846 by mechanic Carl Zeiss, the company became the world’s preeminent designer and manufacturer of microscopes in the late 1860s when Ernst Abbe, a private lecturer for physics at the University of Jena, joined the company to tackle the task of creating a mathematical foundation for designing microscope objectives. At the end of the 1860s, Abbe turned his attention … [Read more...] about Zeiss Conquest V4 Series Riflescopes Review
Gift Guide: Guns, Ammo and More
Traditions NitroFire Muzzleloader The NitroFire is the first and best muzzleloader on the market that uses the revolutionary Federal Premium Firestick system, which uses an encapsulated propellant charge that loads from the breech, with the bullet loaded from the muzzle. The charge is completely impervious to moisture and loaded with clean-burning Hodgdon … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Guns, Ammo and More
Gift Guide: Top Optics
Zeiss Conquest V4 6-24x50 Riflescope The Conquest V4 line of high-performance, feature-packed, second focal plane riflescopes includes V4 4-16x44 and 4-16x50 models, all of which combine the tried-and-true ZEISS optics concept with a rugged and functional design. Features include LotuTec®, a protective exterior lens coating for ZEISS optics that enables a clearer and … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Top Optics
Gift Guide: Prime Inline and More Top Gear
Prime Inline Bow The 2022 Prime Inline Cam System is the world’s first-ever cam system that balances the cable load during the draw cycle. The heavy cable load track moves toward the center of the cam, bringing it in line with the string track. This action keeps the cam balanced during the draw cycle. The Prime Inline Cam has a patent pending. Three models are available: … [Read more...] about Gift Guide: Prime Inline and More Top Gear
Franchi Momentum Review: The Elite is Improved, Awesome
The Franchi Momentum Elite is gaining ... Momentum. To establish the review of the Franchi Momentum, here is a little history of the brand. With a long history -- over 150 years -- of gun-making, Franchi is well-known for its premium semi-auto and over-under shotguns. Recently, Franchi added a bolt-action rifle to its lineup of stellar guns, the Momentum. In 2020, Franchi … [Read more...] about Franchi Momentum Review: The Elite is Improved, Awesome
New HR500 from Ozonics Redefines Success in the Field
In 2007, Ozonics Hunting established itself as the industry leader of active scent control technology for tree-stand and ground blind hunters with the introduction of the revolutionary Ozonics HR100 in-the-field ozone generator. Since its launch, this technology has continued to evolve, and the Ozonics HR500 takes active scent control to the next level. The New HR500 offers … [Read more...] about New HR500 from Ozonics Redefines Success in the Field
ZEISS Conquest V4 Riflescopes
The Conquest V4 riflescopes are for hunters and shooters whose lifestyles and adventures involve traditional and long-range hunting and shooting and long-range shooting. They were designed as a lightweight, high-performance product line for various demanding hunting and shooting applications. They are, by any standard, 'best-in-class'. The Conquest V4 family is based on a 4x … [Read more...] about ZEISS Conquest V4 Riflescopes
Profit from Having a New KILO Rangefinder in Your Pocket
Regardless if you are an avid bowhunter or a long-range rifleman, there is not a tool more relied on than a rangefinder. Without one, all shots are simply shots in the dark. Arguably, Sig Sauer has been the leader in rangefinder technology over the last decade. The newest KILO models, both monocular and binocular designs, reflect that industry leadership. Here are a few … [Read more...] about Profit from Having a New KILO Rangefinder in Your Pocket
The 3 Best Magazine Carriers for Concealed Carry
If you hunt, chances are you enjoy the rush of shooting a firearm or bow. The pure sport of hunting may be what piques your interest as well. However, along with their passion for the outdoors, every hunter must have maturity and responsibility toward handling a firearm. This kind of mindset carries over into concealed carry. Although not all hunters are alike, most … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Magazine Carriers for Concealed Carry