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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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
Franchi Adds New Caliber/Camo Combos to Momentum Elite Rifle Series
The Momentum Elite, Franchi’s premium-grade big-game hunting rifle, receives new chamber and camo pattern combinations for 2022. Since its debut in 2020, the Momentum Elite has earned a solid reputation for its precision construction and numerous features that savvy big-game hunters appreciate in a dedicated hunting rifle. This year, Franchi expands the Momentum Elite … [Read more...] about Franchi Adds New Caliber/Camo Combos to Momentum Elite Rifle Series
Franchi Extends Caliber Options for Momentum Varmint Elite Rifle
Franchi follows up on last year's Momentum Varmint Elite rifle with two new caliber offerings. For 2022, varmint and predator hunters, along with big game hunters anticipating medium- to long-range shots, should consider the new Momentum Varmint Elite rifles now in 6.5 Creedmoor and .308 Win. Franchi engineers developed the Momentum Varmint Elite to deliver pinpoint accuracy … [Read more...] about Franchi Extends Caliber Options for Momentum Varmint Elite Rifle
Hunting Mountains Requires More Willpower but is Thrilling
Hunting mountains is not for the faint of heart. My watch with altimeter read 6,800 feet. We had been hiking for almost two hours at this point with heavy packs and ambition coming out of our ears. Four miles so far lay behind us. Knowing there was only one more mile standing between us and camp elevated our excitement even more. The fact that camp was at 8,800 feet, … [Read more...] about Hunting Mountains Requires More Willpower but is Thrilling
Informative Tips and Tricks From Work Sharp, Sharpen Better
The Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener is the complete knife and tool sharpener for field applications. Equally at home in your pack, toolbox, tackle box, glove box, go bag, boat, quad, or anywhere else you keep knives and cutting tools. It is the first angle-guided, 5-stage sharpening solution designed for sportsmen who need a compact, complete and versatile field sharpening … [Read more...] about Informative Tips and Tricks From Work Sharp, Sharpen Better
The New Burris Oracle 2 Will Make You a Killer Bowhunter
Don’t leave your shot of a lifetime to chance. Get the Oracle 2 from Burris. Burris Optics is proud to introduce the new and improved Oracle 2 Rangefinding Bow Sight. The Oracle 2’s design is based on all the customer feedback we got from the original Oracle and includes: Improved Auto-Brightness Detection, Improved Manual Brightness Control (lower levels), Improved Set-Up … [Read more...] about The New Burris Oracle 2 Will Make You a Killer Bowhunter
The Steiner Predator 4 Riflescope: Introducing a Killer Optic!
Steiner Predator 4 Riflescopes The NEW Steiner Predator 4 riflescopes are compact, lightweight, rugged, and durable. The Steiner Predator 4 riflescope is available in three zoom ranges: 2.5-10 x 42, 4-16 x 50, and 6-24 x 50. These high-definition optics with Diamond Coating are military-grade for serious hunters. E3 Reticle All Predator 4 riflescopes feature the proven … [Read more...] about The Steiner Predator 4 Riflescope: Introducing a Killer Optic!
Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Backpack Hunt
A backpack hunt may be just what you need to reinvigorate your soul. My first backpack hunt was a true challenge. With each breath, I could feel the moisture building on the inside of my sleeping bag. Laying awake right before my alarm sounded, I tried to steal any last bit of warmth I could before crawling out of my tent and braving the cold. Not far away, there were … [Read more...] about Here are the Top 5 Reasons to Backpack Hunt
How to Find Late-Season Elk in a Honey Hole
In late-season, knowing where elk herds go as the weather shifts is key to punching your tag. Hunting elk during the late season – when a large portion of rifle seasons are held – has little in common with hunting the bugling bulls of September and early October. When late October arrives, three changes occur in a bull elk’s life that dictates much of its … [Read more...] about How to Find Late-Season Elk in a Honey Hole