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.

#SundayGunday: Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed

This week, were checking out the Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed, an updated version of a backcountry rifle long loved by Western hunters. Built for the mobile hunter, the gun is as at home in the deer woods as it is deep in the mountains chasing elk.

#SundayGunday: Primary Weapons System UXR

One look at the UXR Elite rifle system from Primary Weapon Systems may make some folks ask, “Can you hunt with it?” Our answer is yes. You can hunt with it, you can target shoot with it, you can plink with it and just generally have a blast with this rifle that is built to do a lot of things for a lot of different people.

Video: Traditions NitroBolt Muzzleloader

Traditions has introduced the NitroBolt, the first bolt-action muzzleloading rifle designed specifically to use the patented Federal FireStick ignition system, so hunters need only load their bullet of choice.

New for 2025: Rossi RB22 Compact

Rossi USA has extended its line of popular RB22 rimfires, with the RB22 Compact. This carbine-length plinker is light, reliable and easy to shoot, making it especially perfect for junior shooters targeting cans and varmints around the farm.

#SundayGunday: Revic BR4 Rangefinder

On this week's #SundayGunday, we take a look at the Revic BR4, one of the most advanced rangefinders on the market. With a full onboard weather station, and the ability to pair both with a wind meter, and Revic's proprietary ballistic app, the BR4 has everything you need to take your shooting to the next distance.

Video: Nosler Whitetail Country Ammo

Nosler’s new Whitetail Country Ammunition delivers accuracy and reliable expansion with a solid-base, impact-extruded bullet that’s deadly on deer.

New for 2025: Smith & Wesson 1854 Stealth Hunter

The next evolution of Smith and Wesson’s 1854 lever-action rifle, the 1854 Stealth Hunter, hosts added features that hunters have been asking for.

#SundayGunday: Savage 110 Ultralite Elite

On this week's #SundayGunday, we take a look at the 110 Ultralite Elite, one of the lightest hunting rifles the company has ever brought to market. Based upon the pairing of the classic model 110 action, a PROOF barrel and the MDT HNT26 chassis, this is a gun that can tackle the toughest terrain, and still thread the needle when it gets there.

New for 2025: Savage 110 Pro Pursuit Rifle

Savage’s new 110 Pro Pursuit bolt-action rifle is packed full of premium components resulting in what could be considered the company’s most huntable big-game hunting rifle to date.

First Look: Heritage Mfg. 92 Ranch Hand In .44 Mag.

The 92 Ranch Hand is a western-inspired lever action from Heritage Manufacturing that is as fun to shoot as the old West is to dream about.

New for 2025: Federal Premium Freight Train Copper Sabot Slug

Looking to get 200-yard accuracy out of your slug gun? Federal Premium’s new Freight Train Copper Sabot Slugs can pull it off while providing the downrange energy to drop game in its tracks.

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: Leupold VX-6HD Gen 2

Leupold has released its VX-6HD Gen 2, with a new style of turret dial that only requires a throw lever to remove and reset, rather than the traditional Allen or Torx screws. An integrated throw lever for zoom, an illuminated reticle, and competition-grade adjustments similar to those found in the Mark series all combine to make the VX-6HD Gen 2 a force to be reckoned with for the Western hunter.

New for 2025: Browning Citori 825 Sporting

Browning’s new 825 Citori over/under retains the best features of the 725 and adds a new trigger system and upgraded ergonomics, resulting in a light feel, faster swing and an incredibly smooth follow through.

#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.

#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.

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.

#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.

#SundayGunday: Hill Country Rifles Dangerous Game

On this episode of #SundayGunday, we’re taking a look at a beautiful custom rifle built to take on the biggest, meanest and nastiest critters from the plains of Africa to the big forests of the North, the Dangerous Game Rifle from Hill Country Rifles.

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