There are a handful of age-old debates that will never die among deer hunters. One of them is the caliber conundrum. What caliber rifle is best for hunting deer? The reality is there is no singlebestrifle caliber for deer hunting, but there are a lot ofgreatones. Below are five popular...
Straight-wall cartridges are surging in the whitetail world. The best evidence of this is recent legislation. Several big deer states—including Michigan, Ohio, Iowa, and Indiana—have passed laws in the last five years allowing straight-wall cartridges in zones previously designated as shotgun- ...
Venison Riflescope The Sightmark Core HX 4-16x44AOVHR Venison Riflescope is a hunting scope that is designed for hunting whitetail deer. The scope features single piece of durable aircraft-grade aluminum to ensure durability and stability. 44mm Adjustable Objective The scope is capable of withsta...
One new one for this year is near and dear to my heart: the Model 94 Carbine, my first deer rifle. What can I tell you about this whitetail classic that you don't already know? It has all the looks of the original (except mine, circa 1973, didn't have a curved metal buttplate...
These are affordable, friendly, accurate and easy to use well. The rifle is available in calibers with modest recoil. Some of these calibers are excellent short-range deer killers. The7.62x39mmis more accurate than you would think when paired with a quality bolt-action rifle. The7mm-08 Re...
XVR stands for “X-Treme Velocity Revolver.” The S&W 460XVR has the highest muzzle velocity of any production revolver on the market. It is capable of killing a whitetail deer at over 200 yards. It takes handgun hunting to a whole new level. ...
For instance, many 270 rifles will work great for hunting whitetail deer or feral hogs out of a box blind. On the other hand, a hunter going on the hunt of a lifetime for Dall or Stone Sheep up north would probably be better served by getting a more specialized rifle better suited fo...
The Expert: I grew up eyeballing shot distances on whitetail deer in Upstate New York, but a few misses taught me the value of a good rangefinder, especially when I began archery hunting. Now based in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, I chase mule deer, elk, pronghorn, and bighorn sheep, an...
I bought this rifle many years ago at a garage sale with an attached scope and a box of ammunition with two rounds missing. This rifle has become the go-to gun for whitetail and mule deer in the part of Texas I normally hunt. Savage builds quality guns, in my opinion, is often ...
and a detachable box magazine. The rifle comes in various configurations, including walnut stock and synthetic stock, to suit your preference. It is one of the best options for hunting, especially for whitetail deer and other big game animals. The rifle’s accuracy and reliability make it a ...