Indholdsfortegnelse for February 2016 i Gun Digest

If there has been one major area of concern regarding a shooter getting into long-range rifles, it has been in the area of cost. These advanced rifle types can and do often run well into the several-thousand-dollar range. The Remington XM 2010 .300 Win. Mag., by example as a military rifle, carries a price tag of $24,000 and change. Even when trying very hard to stay within a budget, many rifles—including some of mine—will run up into the $3,000 figure, and with a workable scope system and suppressor, this figure can jump again by another $2,500. Therefore, it can be difficult for the average guy to get into this game by way of the dedicated long-range chassis style rifle. Ruger, seeing the obvious benefit of introducing an affordable yet high-quality…

Although many people associate coyote hunting with wide open spaces and long-range-capable rifles firing blistering fast, flat-shooting cartridges such as the .223 Remington and .22-250 Rem., plenty of song dogs have also been taken with shotguns. In fact, in thicker, more brush-heavy areas where a coyote may suddenly appear in front of the hunter without warning after breaking cover, a shotgun stoked with an appropriate load can be much more practical and effective than a rifle. Even predator hunters who typically use a rifle to hunt coyotes may have a shotgun with them in the event one manages to sneak to within 50 yards or so undetected. Other hunters may choose to use a shotgun because it challenges their calling abilities, forcing them to lure a coyote in close before…

It’s hard to pick up a hunting magazine or turn on an outdoor network without seeing something dedicated to predator hunting. Try it, and it’s easy to see why calling a predator into gun range is one of the fastest growing segments of the hunting industry. It’s not just challenging, it’s downright fun. That’s one reason gun makers everywhere are building predator-specific models. Some are little more than variations of standard rifles. Others are specially designed killing machines made just for predator country. No matter what they are, they all have one thing in common: They will put fur on the ground as long as you do your job. 1 TIKKA T3 VARMINT Tikka’s T3 Varmint rifle is built in Finland, but it’s a perfect gun for the wide-open spaces…

Now you’re speaking my language. You are definitely in my wheelhouse when we’re talking.22 centerfires. From the diminutive .22 Hornet and .218 Bee, up through the .22-250 Remington and .220 Swift there is a .22 centerfire that can fit everyone’s needs. The bullets available for them are numerous, so please bear with me, and I’ll do my best to cover the spectrum as best I can. The .22 Hornet was the first centerfire to use the .224” bullet of the famous rimfire design, pushing the velocity envelope with heavier charges of black powder and thicker case dimensions, in a rifle capable of withstanding the greater pressures. The older .22 Hornet rifles have a bore diameter slightly smaller than today’s guns, requiring the use of .223” bullets rather than the standard…

Predator hunting is an intensive pursuit that requires patience, determination and much skill to be successful. Coyotes, mountain lions and other predator species can be notoriously wary, and once called in, don’t always afford hunters a second chance after a misplaced shot. Paradoxically, they can also be reckless at times, rushing in to the sound of a distress call or of another predator occupying its territory. In either case, predator hunters need to have complete confidence in their ammunition and their ability to take an accurate, ethical shot, sometimes without a lot of time to prepare. This boils down to stoking rifles and shotguns with the right load for the job. Because shots can come at varied distances, and often without a lot of time to determine precise holdovers, most…

For hunters, one of the most important elements contributing to a successful hunt is having optics that provide excellent clarity and light transmission out to long distances. Being able to see game from afar gives the hunter a tremendous advantage over those who can’t. This is especially true for predator hunters. Most predators—whether they are coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions or wolves—have superb eyesight and typically an equally impressive sense of smell. This means having the ability to spot, and sometimes shoot, these animals at longer than average ranges is even more important, particularly in the wide open areas they often frequent. Luckily, manufacturers these days are creating some truly great long-range glass perfect for any predator hunter, or really just anyone looking to expand their viewing and shooting range. Here…