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The previous owner of my 6.5 carbine bought another cocking piece and had a gunsmith screw a Williams aperture sight on top, making the rifle more friendly to older eyes.

Do we really need another .300 magnum cartridge? Nosler sure seems to think so, and its 30 Nosler outperforms the .300 Win. Mag.

With a line that includes everything from traditional riflescopes to red dots, and the high-tech Eliminator series, Burris optics just seem to get the job done. Here is an examination of two current offerings: the affordable C4 Plus and the top-of-the-line XTR II.

Stepping up two hundredths of an inch may not seem like a big deal, but for the new .28 Nosler cartridge—a relatively light-recoiling 7 mm magnum that fits standard-length actions—it’s a leap forward in big-game rifle performance.

Today’s riflescopes are better than ever, but most users don’t know how they work. To understand what happens when you turn those dials, take a peek inside—you might be surprised.

From meager post-war beginnings through success with sporting and military customers worldwide, Steiner-Optik has emerged as a significant player in the sport optics market. Now it is poised to expand its lineup into a complete suite of world-class offerings.

The previous owner of my 6.5 carbine bought another cocking piece and had a gunsmith screw a Williams aperture sight on top, making the rifle more friendly to older eyes.

You can pick up a hunting rifle from four of the biggest names in riflemaking for around $300. Sure, that’s a great price, but is it really a bargain? You might be surprised.