Panache vs. Practicality

Old traditions vie with new trends in the world of big-game cartridges.

Many older hunters tend to avoid “trendy” cartridges. Is that wise?

Postgraduate Glassing

Hunting Coues deer in the desert Southwest tests your glassing skills to the limit.

This is a hunt where 10X is not enough!

Shooting the Lightweights

Lightweight mountain rifles can be just as accurate and easy to shoot as traditional, heavier rifles.

Don’t assume that lightweight rifles are not accuate.

Nature’s Remedy

New research proves that spending time outdoors improves our physical and mental health.

This fact makes access to public lands all the more important.

The 6.5mm Sweet Spot

When choosing a cartridge in the 6.5mm family, velocity matters, but so does energy.

A few of these cartridges hit the “sweet spot” for hunting big game.

Something of Value

Having your firearms appraised helps safeguard your family when you’re gone.

Don’t let swindlers get their hands on your gun collection.

High Country Mule Deer

The biggest bucks live in the highest, loneliest places.

Mountain mule deer hunting is tough, but worthwhile.

Bear Trouble

Hunting in grizzly country?

Here are the precautions you need to take to stay safe.

Leica Rangemaster CRF

There’s a model for everyone in Leica’s line of compact rangefinders.

A look at the 2400-R, the 2800.com, and the 3500.com models.

Animal Nature

Animal behavior is endlessly fascinating.

Hunters know better than anyone the ways animals exhibit intelligence.