American Hunter Editor in Chief Scott Olmsted was on hand in December at Gunsite Academy in Paulden, Ariz., when Colt introduced its new CBX Precision Rifle. The CBX is a bolt-action chassis rifle with an adjustable MDT stock and features ideal for hunters seeking a super-lightweight platform. It is highly customizable for fit, …

It has been only a few years since Calhoun, Ga.-based NovX Ammunition (novxammo.com) announced—and immediately created quite a buzz around—its unique Engagement: Extreme Self-Defense ammunition, which featured injection-molded, lead-free, light-for-caliber, non-expanding bullets with a most distinctive appearance. The latter wasn’t just for aesthetics; rather, the polymer-copper bullet’s patented, three-flute design …

Big Green is back with an all-new hunting cartridge for 2023. Remington’s 360 Buckhammer is a straight-wall cartridge designed specifically for the lever-action hunter in pursuit of America’s favorite game animal. When it comes to whitetail deer hunting, many localities across the U.S. have restrictions on tapered and shouldered cartridges for …

For 2023, from Taurus USA comes two new additions to the company’s award-winning Ranging Hunter revolver line. The pair of double-action wheelguns are designed to make use of two of the most-powerful handgun chamberings available on the commercial market: .500 S&W Mag. and .460 S&W Mag. These are two serious wheelguns meant …

The old adage for hunters was “get as close as you can, then get 10 yards closer.” That’s still valid, despite today’s fascination with long-range shooting. Equally valid, and perhaps more important: “Get as steady as you can.” To a large degree, it’s stability, not distance, that dictates the practicality …

Davidson’s is announcing the result of a collaborative partnership with Ruger: a new, exclusive line of .380 ACP-caliber Ruger LCP MAX Elite polymer framed sub-compact semi-automatic pistols. The LCP (Light Carry Pistol) family of pistols has been one of Ruger’s most popular subcompact .380 ACP semi auto handgun models since it …

Q: I have an old Mauser M71 and need help understanding what ammunition it is designed to use. I see many different designations published similar to the 11×60 mm R that I believe it is chambered for. Can you help? A: The appropriate ammunition for your Mauser M71 is known by a number of …

Templar Knife, a company based in Dallas, TX, known for its fixed, folding and automatic knives is releasing a new product line of OTF Excalibur knives at the upcoming 2023 SHOT show in Las Vegas, Nevada. These new knives will be shown exclusively at the Davidson’s booth (#72317) on the …

It’s not often we get excited about firearm storage/transportation options. Okay, it’s pretty much never. However, when Magpul launched the DAKA GRID system, we knew this was something worth checking out. It’s a true “plug and play” system of interlocking foam blocks that work with a pre-cut grid. It is essentially tactical …

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has a gun bill planned for a vote soon that is aimed at rounding up illegal immigrants through the federal gun background check system. The bill would utilize the FBI’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System to attempt to find people who are in the United States illegally. …