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The people have spoken, and by the narrowest of margins, the Winchester Model 70 has defeated the Remington 700 and been crowned the Greatest Deer Rifle of All Time. The Model 70 was always a favorite, but its path to the championship wasn’t easy. It had to overcome the Remington 7600 in the first...

Lightweight hang-on stands or tree saddles might be the focal point of mobile hunting setups, but climbing sticks are the cornerstone. You might as well hunt from an old climber if your sticks add double-digit weight to your setup. Luckily, companies are in an arms race to produce ultralight and...

The semi-final round of October Madness 2024 is over, and the Remington 700 and Winchester Model 70 have come out on top! Vote now in this Championship Round for the rifle you believe is the Greatest Deer Rifle of All Time. Voting will run until Sunday, October 6th, at 11:59pm, so you have...

Voting for this matchup has concluded, and the Remington 700 is the winner! ------------------ The first round of October Madness 2024 is in the books with a narrow victory for the Savage Model 99 (55% of the vote) and a more decisive win for the ol' Remmy 700 (67% of the vote). Now, these...

Voting for this matchup has concluded, and the Winchester Model 70 is the winner! ------------------ The first round of October Madness 2024 is in the books with strong performances from the Marlin Model 336 (80% of the vote) and the Winchester Model 70 (69% of the vote). Now, these two iconic...

Voting for this matchup has concluded, and the Remington 700 is the winner! ------------------ October Madness is back! This year, we're picking the greatest deer rifle of all time. And by "we," we mean "you." Scroll down to the poll at the bottom of this article to cast your vote, and the rifle...

Voting for this matchup has concluded, and the Savage Model 99 is the winner! ------------------ October Madness is back! This year, we're picking the greatest deer rifle of all time. And by "we," we mean "you." Scroll down to the poll at the bottom of this article to cast your vote, and the rifle...

100 years from now, I imagine (at my disgust) that mobile hunting might include some type of hovering platform that allows you to set up literally anywhere. Instead of spending 45 minutes stressing over which tree to climb, you’ll simply ascend to your preferred height, and it will attach itself to...

Voting for this matchup has concluded, and the Marlin 336 is the winner! ------------------ October Madness is back! This year, we're picking the greatest deer rifle of all time. And by "we," we mean "you." Scroll down to the poll at the bottom of this article to cast your vote, and the rifle with...

Voting for this matchup has concluded, and the Winchester Model 70 is the winner! ------------------ October Madness is back! This year, we're picking the greatest deer rifle of all time. And by "we," we mean "you." Scroll down to the poll at the bottom of this article to cast your vote, and the...

Much like rifles and cartridges, hunting backpacks fit specific game, terrain, and hunting scenarios. Some options get the job done. Some make your experience enjoyable. Others can turn your hunt south in a hurry. Then there’s the minutiae, like how many pockets does it have? Can I access gear...

Performing successful, ethical shots—at any distance—requires precise placement. Whether you’re bowhunting or long-range shooting, rangefinders are critical for that kind of accuracy. Of course, like any optic, your hunting and shooting needs (and budget) will determine whether you need to spend a...