American Hunter

American Hunter reaches out to all sportsmen and women, bringing information about the newest hunting guns, optics and accessories, as well as providing techniques and tips for all kinds of game.

New for 2025: Easton 5.0 Arrows

The 5.0 is a projectile-winner, a new speedy lightweight from Easton that offers multiple setup options.

Henry Introduces Its Special Products Division (SPD)

Henry Repeating Arms explodes into 2025 with the unveiling of the company’s Special Products Division (SPD) with a mission to create an all-new series of customized, purpose-built firearms. And the SPD’s first launch proves that Henry isn’t your grand pappy’s lever-action anymore.

New for 2025: Hevi-Shot Hevi-18 28-gauge Shotshells

Hevi Shot's Hevi-18 is now loaded in 28-gauge in a 3-inch shell, holding 1 ¼ ounces of No. 9 TSS shot, at a muzzle velocity of 1,200 fps.

Tested: Leupold VX-6HD 3-18x44mm Gen. 2

Jeff Johnston checks out the VX-6HD 3-18x44mm Gen. 2, from Leupold.

Best New Hunting Rifles from SHOT 2025

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

New for 2025: Bowtech Proven 34

A 34-inch axle-to-axle compound ready to fill the freezer and help you make memories, Bowtech's Proven 34 is worth a test drive.

New for 2025: Federal’s 7mm Backcountry

Federal has released the 7mm Backcountry, a high-speed, high-pressure cartridge designed specifically for use in shorter barreled, suppressed platforms.

New for 2025: Nosler Whitetail Country

New for 2025, Nosler has brought back their famous Solid Base bullet in their Whitetail Country ammunition line.

#SundayGunday: Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter

On this week's #SundayGunday, we take a look at the Browning X-Bolt 2 Hunter, a beautiful, walnut-stocked hunting rifle with the chops to reach out and touch game at distance.

New for 2025: Federal Hammerdown .22 LR

Federal Premium has long offered centerfire lever guns their own series of ammunition, and now has extended this to rimfires with the recent introduction of the .22 LR HammerDown ammunition.

New for 2025: The Winchester 21 Sharp

Winchester has put a slightly different spin on the classic .22 LR, with its new 21 Sharp.

#SundayGunday: Warne Skyline LIte Bipod

This week on #SundayGunday, we are checking out the Warne Skyline Lite Bipod, which provides an excellent balance  between stability, adaptability and lightened weight. Machined from aircraft-grade aluminum, the Skyline Lite Bipod is available with quick detach Picatinny rail, fixed Picatinny rail or ARCA interfaces.

Review: Benelli Performance Shop Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T.

The new Performance Shop Ethos Cordoba A.I. BE.S.T. has all of the features fans of the Ethos have come to expect, as well as nearly every additional refinement the Italian-owned shotgun company can muster at this time. Indeed, this shotgun that was designed as the ultimate high-volume Argentinian wingshooting gun is currently the company’s flagship, both in terms of features and price.

Review: Trijicon 1-10x28mm Credo HX

LPVOs—that is, Low Power Variable Optics—have become all the rage lately among competitive and self-defense-minded shooters. As is common when something achieves this level of ubiquity, the hunting world has taken note, and Trijicon is at the forefront of the technology’s adoption with its latest Credo HX.

American Hunter 2025 Golden Bullseye Award Winners

American Hunter's Golden Bullseye Awards honor exceptional design, manufacturing, performance and value for American hunters and gun owners.

Trijicon Expands Popular Huron Riflescope Line

The Trijicon Huron series of riflescopes has expanded to includes six variable power options, featuring new 1-6x24mm and 4-16x50mm models.

An In-Depth Look at 7mm Backcountry

Federal Ammunition set out to create a brand-new 7mm, with an eye toward speed, suppressors and seriously heavy bullets. This pursuit, which has culminated in the 7mm Backcountry, can be encapsulated by three measurements: 20, 170 and 3,000.

#SundayGunday: Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W

On this week's #SundayGunday, we take a look at the Leupold RX-5000 TBR/W, a handheld rangefinder with an incredible 5000-yard range on non-reflective targets, along with the ability to integrate with onX Hunt and other mapping services.

Review: Tippmann Arms M4-22 Elite Rimfire Rifles

These two AR-type rimfires are ideal for hiking, camping and small-game hunting.

#SundayGunday: Our Top 5 Guns of 2024

As the mercury settles toward the bottom of the thermometer leading American Hunter staff to avoid long range days at all costs, we figured it would be a perfect time to revisit our top five #SundayGundays of 2024.

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