Riley Baxter

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Lightweight Wonder: Weatherby Model 307 Alpine MDT Carbon Reviewed

With carbon fiber everything, a folding stock chassis, modern and effective muzzle brake design, updated action, and feather-light weight, why would you build a custom hunting rifle when you can buy this factory rifle that already has everything you want?

Vectonix Shooting Solutions’ Jack-Of-All-Trades: Vector X Binoculars Reviewed

Vector X is the most advanced pair of ballistic rangefinding binoculars currently available on the market. These binoculars are outfitted with Applied Ballistics software.

A happy hunter poses with her trophy bull elk and gun.

Fireside Stories: How I Killed My Smallest Bull Elk on The Best Tag I’ve Ever Had – Part 2 of 3

As we crested the barren ridge we were on, Don spotted a bull on the horizon in front of our little possie. I was one of the first with a gun out after a glance with the binoculars showed that the elk was a branch-antlered bull.

A 7-point bull elk stands on a hillside of snow.

Fireside Stories: How I Shot My Smallest Bull Elk on The Best Tag I’ve Ever Had – Part 1 of 3

This is the story of how I killed my smallest bull elk to date even though I was given the best unit in my area to find an old patriarch.

A rifle sits on a bipod and rear bag, behind an assortment of ammunition.

SIG Sauer Goes Big: Cross Magnum Reviewed

The new SIG Cross Magnum is designed in the image of its precursor but has some alterations I enjoy, such as an integrated ARCA rail in the forend, safety that doubles as a thumb-shelf, vertical grip, and comes standard with a muzzle brake.

A rangefinder sits on a brown pack next to a red gun in the woods.

Leupold’s New Rangefinder Takes You Places: RX-5000 TBR/W Reviewed

Leupold’s brand new RX-5000 TBR/W is loaded with capabilities for any need and comes in at a price that should put it on your radar. As far as capabilities go, the RX-5000 can range beyond 3 miles and will communicate with three popular map applications, including OnX Maps.

A black handgun is posed on a tan tabletop.

Affordable Reliability? Girsan Witness2311 C 10mm Reviewed

My expectations for the Witness2311 C were, admittedly, low. However, all expectations have been surpassed and I’m very happy with this gun for the money.

A long-range rifle scope is mounted to a rifle.

Sightron SVIII FFP 5-40×56 Rifle Scope: Full Review

I have fallen in love with the Sightron SVIII FFP 5-40×56 ED IR Zero Stop optic. It performed well on the 300 Win Mag SIG Cross Magnum and the 308 Winchester target rifle. For competition-oriented applications, the SVIII is currently one of the best options available.

A handgun rests on a tan backdrop.

Unique Take on High Capacity Personal Protection: Kimber KDS9C Reviewed

The Kimber KDS9C is a 2011-esque carry gun that was brought to the market last year. I can only assume that KDS9C stands for “Kimber double stack 9 compact”, which properly describes exactly what it is.

Steiner Hunting Optics And 2nd Gen. Thermals — SHOT Show 2024

The Predator 4S that we covered is the shortest 4-16 scope in the industry, boasting a 30% weight reduction compared to its predecessors, which is very important in many hunting applications.