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The article offers brief information on several hunting rifles including the Savage Model 12 LRPV Left Port from Nightforce Optics, Winchester Model 70 Extreme Weather SS from Winchester Guns, and the Weatherby Vanguard Wilderness from Weatherby.

The article presents information related to the hunting knives. As reported, the essential functions of a hunting knife include gutting skinning, caping, and performing an emergency lobotomy. It is reported that Webster Marble introduced the Ideal Hunting Knife in 1899, and it was arguably the first knife designed for the sport hunter. One of the traditional knives of the Saami people of Europe, the leuku, is a wide-bladed tool designed to serve as a hatchet, a machete, and a butcher knife. INSETS: One Famously Bad Knife;How to Get a Good Blade.

Features the hunting knives designed by Webster Marble in the United States. Description of the Ideal Sportsman's Knife; Introduction of the Expert; Success of the Woodcraft model.

Presents a selection of 25 products deemed to be the best for hunting and fishing activities. Includes Marlin's Model 1895 guide gun; Magnet Inc.'s coloring system for minnows; SwissTool by Victorinox; Maptech's topographic maps on CD-ROM; Bushnell Yardage Pro 600 laser range-finder; Lowrance GlobalMap 1600 GPS.

The article evaluates several rifles for hunting including the Interchangeable Bolt-Action Platform from Thompson/Center Arms Co. Inc., the Model 24B from Forbes Rifles, and the DGR from Montana Rifle Co.

The article evaluates several air rifles including the Hammerli X2 from Umarex USA, the Sheridan Blue Streak CB9 .20 and the RWS Model.

The article evaluates the several hunting handguns, including Ruger Mark III Hunter .22 from Ruger company, Model 83 Field Grade .44 Magnum from Freedom Arms company, and Model 629.44 Magnum from Smith & Wesson Corp.

The article presents information on George Leonard Herter, founder and president of hunting and fishing equipment company Herter's. The business Herter developed was owing to his creativity and entrepreneurship. However, he ruined it owing to his poor judgment and misfortune. Herter's was initiated after Herter came back from Europe where he had gone to be a part of the World War II. He used the money he floated in a bond issue to build fiberglass boats, archery tackle, and snowmobiles.

Discusses guidelines in choosing appropriate hunting rifles.

Asserts that the excellence of modern hunting bullets has reduced the hunter's need for clavicle-cracking cartridges.

Discusses various aspects of takedown hunting rifle. Advantages of using takedown rifles; Limitations of takedown rifles; List of takedown rifles. INSET: The Scope Question: Dismount or Not?.

Presents imaging and optical products and designs used for hunting and outdoor recreational activities. Features and designs of the binoculars; Spotting scopes; Features of the riflescopes.

Presents hunting binoculars and scopes. Elimination of the prism; Brands and descriptions; Prices. INSET: Short shots (books), by D.E.P..

Presents `Field & Stream's' annual examination of optical equipment for the outdoors. Simmons Model 1206 scope; Bausch & Lomb Elite scope; Steiner Hunting series 8x30 binocular; Aus Jena BGA 7x40 Safari binocular; More. INSET: The ultraLeica (binocular), by D.E.P..

Suggests that in packing for a trip, there is no need to overpack. Fears of being cut off from civilization; Ten Baggage Buster rules; Common sense preventing need for many calamities; Equipment that is hardly ever used; Borrowing; Taking no more than can be carried in both hands; More. INSET: Short shots (guide to shotguns)..

The article offers information on various scout rifles designed by shooter Jeff Cooper. Topics discussed include role of Cooper in building Steyr Scout Rifle factory, Gunsite Scout designed by Cooper having chrome-moly and a laminated wood or synthetic stock; and information on steyr scout rifle and Ruger gunsite scout designed by Cooper.

The article offers information on custom-quality hunting rifles near or under 2,000 dollars that will be accurate, function reliably and serve one for years and years. The new BPR- 16 rifle from Bergara Rifles comes in two models, the walnut-stocked Classic and the fiberglass-stocked Stalker. Legendary Arms debuted with three models at the 2015 SHOT Show. INSET: CHECK THE WIND CLOSELY.

The article offers information on the 2014 hunting product winners which include a super bolt-action rifle, a long-range turkey loads, and benchmade knives.

The article presents questions and answers related to hunting, including questions on topics like the Remington 760 hunting gun, the greatest hunter of all time, and the best caliber for all North American big game.

The article evaluates the bullet .338 Win. Mag.

The article evaluates several knives for hunters, including Pendleton Lite Hunter from Cold Steel, Tops/Buck CSAR-T Liner-Lock Folder from Buck Knives Inc., and Ranger Bush Afghan from Ontario Knife Co. INSET: Get Sharp.

The article evaluates several rifles including the Model 48 Trophy rifle from Nosler, B Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter, and C Thompson/Center Hotshot Youth. INSET: Is Your Scope on Straight?.

Two photographs are presented depicting Model 21s and Sta7 hunting shotgun models.

The article focuses on the superb balance of hunting bullets in the U.S. It notes the integration of bullet technology breakthroughs in the creation of hunting bullets. It examines the functionality and dependability of the Nosler Partition bullets which prevailed during the 1940s. Furthermore, it also explores the specifications of the homogeneous construction bullets by Barnes Bullets.

The article presents questions and answers related to hunting including whether a Michigan deer gun can be used for shooting mule deer and timber elk in Colorado, the negative effect of using a Ruger American .30/06 to hunt varmints, and how to safely store ammunition.

The article offers suggestions for pronghorn antelope hunting. It recommends taking advantage of the topography to get to less than 200 yards of the animal. It states that the .25/06 is the best gun for antelope hunting and to use quick-expanding bullets. It advises that since goats have excellent vision, the spotting scope with 8X-10X top magnification and a 10X binocular may be used.

The article discusses the use of rangefinders and scopes in hunting. According to the author, although he owns three laser rangefinders, he seldom uses them as he hardly ever takes shots at long distances. It is suggested that rather than buying a bulky scope for rifles, hunters can invest in a rangefinder and a scope with a range-compensating reticle. It is stated that one of the most promising of these is Nikon Inc.'s New Monarch, with a reticle called the Bullet Drop Compensation (BDC).

The article evaluates various hunting rifles including Remington Model 547 Custom Rimfire, Ruger M77 Hawkeye Alaskan and Weatherby Mark XXII.

The article presents suggestions on hunters acquiring ammunition which is not very expensive. A hunter has two options if he wants to practice more without spending a lot of money. The first option is to buy cheap military surplus ammunition, but using it is not a good idea. The second option is off-brand ammunition. However, some of it is not hunting ammunition but it can give the chance to practice.

The article presents information about a rifle used for plinking and squirrel hunting. The rifle comes with four interchangeable barrels in different rimfire calibers. The ammunitions that can be shot by a single Quad rifle include .22 LR, .17 Mach 2, .22 WMR, and .17 HMR ammunition. The color of the rifle is matte black and it comes with an adjustable trigger.

This article presents information on the significance of hunting axes. In the United States, axes were once more common than toothbrushes. Just about everyone, male and female, knew how to use one, and they were very, very important to their owners. Unlike chain saws, axes start up every time you use them and require no gas or oil. Sharpening an axe is a breeze compared to sharpening a saw chain. Swinging an axe is an unbeatable form of exercise. The handle should fit your grip, and the axe should swing easily and accurately. The ideal sharpener is the small, round Carborundum stone that you can get in any hardware store, and one can use it as he would on a knife blade. INSETS: HOW TO RUIN AN AXE;WHY YOU NEED AN AXE IN CAMP.

You will actually use your rifle for only a few seconds of any hunt, but if you have a brain in your head, you'll spend hours and hours glassing with your binoculars. Until very recently, hunters had two options when it came time to buy glassware. They could either get el cheapo horrors or bankrupt themselves for glasses of optical and mechanical splendor assembled by folks named Lothar and Hans. Hunters can now opt for glasses that cost $500 or less and are as good as anything you could get at any price a few years ago. INSET: THE TEST.

Relates a hunting experience using Alaskan Guide 3.5X-10X riflescope from Cabela and a 3X-9X scope from Kahles. Description and capabilities of the scopes; Types of range system used; Accuracy of the rifle.

Features the Thompson/Center Classic Rifle. Improvement of the features and design; Accuracy of the rifle; Complexities involved in rifle maintenance.

Features short bolt-action rifles for hunting.

The article offers some tips for animal hunters on how to practice shooting offhand. Recommendations include getting a .22 rifle, buying ammunitions, and using a package of 100 NRA A-17 paper targets. Other suggestions include setting scope at 4X and starting from 20 feet, moving to 25 yards if there are improvements, and switching to centerfire rifle.

Describes the changes made in gunpowder for hunting. Importance of slow-burning progressive powder; Development of high-velocity ammunition; Series of gunpowder cartridges produced; Drawbacks to high energy ammunitions. INSET: Hunt details..

The article offers the author's regarding the history of 6.5/284 Norma cartridge developed by Winchester Ammunition Co. in 1963. Topics discussed include the capacity and characteristics of the Norma cartridge, the use of the cartridge by hunters for animal hunting and hunting games, and the author's impression on the cartridge. INSET: NEVER SAY CANT.

The article presents questions and answers related to hunting including the decreasing popularity of .35 Remington rifle, retiring the .22 rifle, and the type of hunting rifle that could be purchased for $1,500.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of hunting for big-game deer using Kaiser-Frazer long-range rifle. INSET: WHERE'D THAT SHOT GO?.

The article offers brief information on the Federal Premium Vital-Shok Trophy Copper ammunition from Federal Premium.

The author discusses the beanfield rifle for hunting. He explains the history of the rifle and how the rifle evolved. He also discusses the capacity of the rifle, which he notes has the capacity for long distance shots. He also presents several kinds of beanfield rifle including the Ruger M77 II Target, Savage Model II Long Range Hunter, and Thompson/Center Icon Precision Hunter.

The article evaluates two hunting equipments, the E.R. Shaw Mark VII hunting rifle from ER Shaw Barrels and the Federal Vital-Shok Trophy Bonded Tip hunting bullets from Trophy Bonded.

The article offers tips on how to convince one's wife to replace a rifle by buying a new one. It includes not wiping one's stainless-steel rifle as water, blood, or sweat will rust it quickly. Another is to store one's rifle someplace where air cannot circulate around it. Also, it suggests that if one has a rifle in a military caliber, shoot cheap ammunitions with never a care.

The article presents the author's opinion on the proper tool for hunting the Megaloceros elk. The author says that medium-caliber slugs cause more damage than smaller bullets. He also suggests that a less than perfect shot can be taken with a big gun but the same shot has to be witheld if hunting with a smaller gun. He says that A .300 Weatherby or a .300 RUM can shoot a 200-grain bullet at 3000 fps, more or less, and is a fearsome proposition. INSET: AVOID THE LOW BLOW.

The article focuses on the company Leupold & Stevens Inc. The company manufactures rifle scopes, a type of night vision devices. It was founded in the year 1907. It has always been operated by hunters. The company started making scopes after its president Marcus Leupold missed a shot at a mule deer because his scope was defective. It also provides the service of repairing scopes. The Duplex reticle was introduced by the firm in 1962.

The article evaluates two knives, the BlackJack Classic Knives from BlackJack Knives Ltd. and MTF-1 Knives from Mil-Tac Knives & Tools company.

The article evaluates two hunting firearms including the Browning T-Bolt from Browning Arms Co. and the Weatherby Mark XXII from Weatherby Inc.

The article presents a question and answer related to wildlife-related recreation. One reader asked on what kind of scope will he buy after having experienced a broken scope and no open sights. The answer of the said question is elaborated by the author, focusing on the advantages and disadvantages of each type of scope.

The article presents suggestions on buying scopes for deer hunting. The very best and most expensive scopes are better than instruments that sell in the $200-$300 range. Bright is good, no doubt about it, but there is not a scope on the market that will not let one shoot from legal first light to legal last light. A scope must hold its zero even when bashed, smashed, and trashed. It must adjust accurately. The second most important quality is resolving power. The more complex the machine, the more likely it is to break, and at the most critical time.