Gear & Optics

When Savage Arms released their Impulse straight-pull rifle in early 2021 I never imagined my 6.5 Creedmoor might be the first one to make it to the plains of Africa, or that my first-time hunting friend would claim first blood with it.

The question becomes: how far do you want to go, and do you want your boots to be the reason you got there or the piece of gear that held you back?

In Part one of the Gear of SIG’s Hunter Games, we will only cover the SIG branded gear provided to each competitor.

If you’ve got a trip of a lifetime planned, are considering trying your hand at mountain hunting for the first time, or just in the market for an expedition-type pack the go check out Barney’s for some outstanding hunting packs.

The new Leupold VX-3HD riflescope is, according to the author, the best VX-3 scope made to date, offering better resolution, clarity, and contrast in a light, rugged and affordable package.

The author watching a ten year old Dall sheep before season opens, utilizing the lightweight warmth of the Grumman Down Jacket. Mountain hunting isn’t for everyone. I’ve found the pendulum of morale and adventure are far more prone to swinging in great degrees with a pack on your back many miles from home. Being invested [...]

Burris has brought 3 different thermal imaging products to the market and considering the price point and what you get, they’ve got a winner.

The NX8 2.5-20x performed exceptionally well on all fronts, and I look forward to seeing the action in Africa behind the crosshairs of one.

Leupold & Stevens—long famous for their rock-solid riflescopes—have stepped up their game of late, and their BX-5HD binocular offers an incredible value.