Best New Hunting Rifles for 2024 | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Jan 25, 2024 · January means that it’s time for the annual SHOT Show, and that affords hunters and shooters their first look at the year’s brand-new firearms.This year’s class of new hunting rifles offers something for everyone, from rimfires for small game to hybrid hunting/target centerfire rifles that blend the best features of sporting and precision guns.
5 Best 7mm Hunting Cartridges | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Sep 11, 2024 · New for 2025: Browning Citori 825 Sporting. Browning’s new 825 Citori over/under retains the best features of the 725 and adds a new trigger system and upgraded ergonomics, resulting in a light feel, faster swing and an incredibly smooth follow through.
Behind the Bullet: .45-70 Government - American Hunter
Jan 5, 2018 · The .45-70 Government represents an era of American firearm development that is most certainly romantic and charismatic. However, the usefulness of the design is what has allowed it to see its way from the 19th century through the 21st century.
A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting - American Hunter
Sep 21, 2018 · It’s never too late to become a bowhunter, and getting started is easier than you think. Here’s how to go about the process, including bow selection and fit, broadhead selection, practice drills and crucial hunting techniques.
Head to Head: .22 LR vs. .22 WMR | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Feb 23, 2022 · Between the .22 LR and the.22 WMR, which is the better choice for the hunter? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges
Jun 3, 2019 · When it comes to recognizing and responding to a bear attack, few people have as much experience as Alaska’s Steve Nelson, a former research geologist for the U.S. Geological Survey who’s spent the last 41 years teaching bear defense courses in the Last Frontier.As a geologist, Nelson has killed four bears in defense of life and property (DLP), including two black bears and two grizzlies.
Best New Shotguns for 2024 | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Jan 30, 2024 · New for 2025: Easton 5.0 Arrows. The 5.0 is a projectile-winner, a new speedy lightweight from Easton that offers multiple setup options.
7 Great Lightweight Hunting Rifles | An Official Journal Of The NRA
Feb 15, 2023 · The weight of a hunting rifle can be a point of contention, as some hunters are not fazed by a heavier gun, and others greedily count ounces. Those who venture into the backcountry, and especially those who hunt the mountains with all their gear on their back, appreciate a light rifle.
Tested: Smith & Wesson Model 648 .22 WMR Revolver
Jul 7, 2020 · Recognizing that most of the shots taken with this revolver will be in single-action, the Model 648 has a longer and wider checkered hammer spur than Smith & Wesson's defensive revolvers. Cocking the hammer reveals a transfer bar safety system mounted inside the frame, which prevents the hammer from coming into contact with the firing pin unless the trigger is …
Review: Traditions Outfitter G3 Pro Series - American Hunter
Oct 21, 2024 · The first Traditions firearms I used, many years ago, were muzzleloaders. They proved to be affordable excellence, and I put a lot of venison in the freezer back then with their front-stuffing rifles. They seemed to have survived the …