As the year draws to its inevitable close, we asked Philip Massaro to select his top 10 favorite rifles that debuted in 2025.

It’s hard to imagine the .45-70 Government as a brand-new round, untested and unproven either on big game or in battle. But that was the situation back in 1873, when it was introduced. That was a long ...

Two of the most popular lever-action cartridges are the .44 Remington Magnum and .45/70 Gov’t. Despite their size difference, they have much in common. Both are proven hunting rounds and there are a ...

“A .45-70 lever gun with a suppressor? Now we’re talking.” That’s the sort of reaction Smith & Wesson seems to be courting with its latest addition to the Model 1854 lineup the Stealth Hunter variant ...

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This column, “Rebirth of the .45/70,” appeared in the September 1972 issue of Outdoor Life. The life span of rifle cartridges is hard to predict because shooters have the fickle habit of tossing them ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. There are nearly 16 million hunters in the United States, ...

At Outdoor Life, we appreciate top-end gear and innovation, but we also appreciate value and a good bargain — especially when it comes to budget hunting rifles. Hunting gear is expensive, and flagship ...

The activity of hunting often relies on the use of a rifle. So it’s not surprising when outdoor men and women gather, they ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. For any hunting trip, the right rifle is one that can ...