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This week, were taking a look at the Winchester Wildcat SR. A suppressor-ready update of the original Wildcat, it features a shortened barrel and lighter weight, for improved handling. The same great ergonomics and controls keep this at the top of our list for hunt-ready squirrel guns. For more information on this lightweight plinker, check out thevideoembedded above, hosted by Digital Associate Editor, David Herman.MSRP: $279.99; winchesterguns.com
What is it about the .270 Winchester that remains so appealing to hunters? Sometimes the designers get things right the first time, and if you wanted to develop a cartridge to rival the venerated .30-06, the .270 comes about as close as is practically possible.
As anticipated, the first family flock of Canada geese lifted off their nearby river roost, nearly skimmed the big-leafed cottonwoods and set their wings. I called once, letting the half-dozen full-body decoys do the rest. Five birds came in, three left.
Maven Outdoor Equipment Company, a Wyoming-based brand, has expanded its premium RF series with the launch of the RFZ.1, a laser rangefinder featuring variable magnification.