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 zoom... Read More

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,... Read More

Browning Camping Introduces the New Talon 1 Backcountry Tent

Browning Camping, a premium brand, has released a new backcountry tent for 2022 called the Talon 1. This no-fly tent was developed for the backcountry adventurer who requires a lightweight shelter that sets up quickly and is suitable for diverse wilderness environments. The Talon 1 is built on an 82×43-inch floor plan to accommodate one... Read More

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 portfolio... Read More

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... Read More

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. 4 miles so far laid behind us. Knowing there was only one more mile standing between us and... Read More

The Best Hunting Rangefinders: New High Tech Models to Choose From

Hunting Rangefinders | 2021 Editors’ Choice How to sort through the maze to find the right rangefinder for your hunting need. When it comes to hunting gear, you millennials and younger folk have no idea how good you have it. Compared to what we — Old Folks — started hunting with, modern equipment is flat-out... Read More

Outstanding Whitetail Deer Hunting Gear You Need to Know

Deer Hunting Gear That Survived a West Texas Field Test – A Gear Roundup Last year I had the opportunity to hunt with a small, family-owned and operated outfit in West Texas, Hargrove Hunts, which specializes in reasonably-priced, semi-guided whitetail hunts near Raton, TX. This November found me right back there again — field testing... Read More

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... Read More

Backpack Hunting: This is the Top 5 Expert Reasons

A backpack hunt may be just what you need. 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... Read More

The Best Rifles for Hunting Whitetail or the West

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... Read More

Plan an Exciting Western Hunt Empowered by HuntStand Tech

A few thoughts on last minute e-scouting for Western deer hunts. Throughout history, military campaigns have succeeded – or failed – in no small part due to the quality of the intelligence gathered before the battle ever begins. The side with the most accurate current information always has a distinct advantage. Information is a critical... Read More

Mule Deer Considerations

If hunting mule deer is something that’s on your radar, or if you’re looking to expand your mule deer hunting opportunities into new areas, there are some great options across the west. For the first-timer out west or first time out-of-state, it can be overwhelming to figure out where to start. Prior to researching new... Read More

Spartan Precision Equipment Gear Review

I have always had a love/hate relationship with bipods and shooting sticks. When the conditions are right, I have always preferred to be laid down prone, with my rifle rested solidly over my backpack. However, there are those times when laying prove isn’t an option and having the ability to sit up and still have... Read More

5 Hunting Tips for the First Time Western Hunter

While most eastern hunters dream of hunting a big-racked elk, they are best pursued once you have your feet wet on other western hunts. In other words, most successful western hunts won’t begin with elk. That will come later once you have developed the much-needed skills and experience. Elk hunting can be brutal. Once you... Read More

Hawk Releases ‘Office’ Box Blind – New for 2021

Hawk Releases ‘Office’ Box Blind – New for 2021 Hawk Releases ‘Office’ Box Blind – New for 2021 The brand new Hawk ‘Office’ box blind provides comfort and reliability to hunters as a superior box blind. With insulated interior and exterior steel surfaces as well as an insulated powder coated steel floor, the ‘Office’ is... Read More