If the average American hunter heads out for a big game hunt, chances are he’s relying on the .30-06 Springfield to get some meat on the ground. Why? Well, because the ought-six has proven time and time again that it gets the job done -- reliably and repeatedly.

If his European counterpart picks his do-it-all rifle, he’ll choose the 8mm Mauser rifle every time.

Since its introduction in 1912, the venerable .375 Holland & Holland has been the benchmark for all medium-bore cartridges. Its caliber is the minimum for dangerous game hunting in many African jurisdictions, and with adequate bullets, it’s a sensible choice even for elephant hunting.

Tract Toric UltraHD 2.5-15x44mm riflescope with 30mm main tube and illuminated second focal plane reticle proves a precise, bright, sharp instrument for both long-range target shooting and traditional hunting.

Zeroing a traditional 30-30 load at 160-yards maximizes point blank range, but a 50-yard zero might be more effective in tight cover where shots are no farther than 120 yards. Sight-in high at 100 yards for most versatility.

Our only “non-gauge” .410 shotgun remains popular despite its shortcomings or maybe because of them. This enchanting shotgun inspired one of the rarest pump action shotguns in the world, the Winchester Model 42.

The new Remington M700 Alpha 1 bolt action rifle features new trigger, extractor, bolt, twist rates, barrel steel, 5R rifling. Twist rate is even marked on the barrel. Match-grade tolerances drive superior precision

The unusual nature of pronghorns and the open habitats they roam suggest a fast, flat, wind resistant cartridge and bullet combination. Is the best a 6mm, 25-caliber, or 6.5 caliber?

You want to release the fish you just caught unharmed, but do you know where to hold it without damaging any of its vital organs so that you can remove the hook safely?

The 6.5x57, Paul Mauser’s take on the 6.5mm caliber, preceded todays 6.5mm mania by more than 120 years, yet this “antiquated” cartridge outperforms many of today’s 6.5mm darlings and runs neck and neck with others.

Tract Toric Ultra HD 2.5-15x44 FFP MOA scope earns 5 Stars. Sharp, bright, high contrast, precise, repeatable.

Lost in the woods! It can happen to anyone. I have a good friend who was suddenly stunned when he realized he would have to spend his first night in the woods alone. Darkness caught up with him while tracking a buck, and he lost his way in the dark. It can happen when you’re concentrating on tracks on the ground and not keeping your eyes on your surroundings. Fortunately, my friend didn’t panic, and his rain gear saved him from a wet, cold night in the woods.

My good friend Ron Spomer recently read a letter on his website from a knowledgeable Army veteran explaining why the MI .30 carbine was one of the best rifles in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. I agree, and with good reason. I served in the U.S. Army for two years in Germany. I was trained as a Combat Engineer, and, most of the time, I carried my 10-pound M1 Garand. Some days in the field, that M1 Garand felt like 25 pounds! I never saw combat, but I would have carried that Garand in the field. The M1 Garand was and still is a great rifle. That .30/06 with its 8-round clip was the rifle that won World War II. But it just weighed too much.

Can the smaller 338 Win Mag really keep pace with the 375 H&H Mag?

Dangerous game big bores aren’t popular because they are expensive and they kick. Hard. But when you need one, you really need one.

The .28 Nosler might be one of the most useful cartridge inventions of the 21st century. This powerful .284 cartridge is heavy and perfect for long-range shooting. It also doubles as an ideal choice for countless hunting scenarios around the globe. Everything shy of dangerous game will inevitably fall to a properly placed bullet of appropriate construction. All that out of a standard length cartridge with steep shoulders and minimal body taper to increase powder capacity.