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Predator Xtreme New Products: Summer 2026

From torque drivers and rimfire optics to rifles, ammunition and hunting accessories, this Summer 2026 product roundup spotlights the newest gear built for hunters, shooters and outdoor enthusiasts.
Gear Roundup Thermal IR Hunting Optics

Gear Roundup: Thermal & IR Hunting Optics

Spend time around predator callers these days and you’ll notice something — more and more of them are working the night shift.
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Winchester AutoBuck 12-gauge Buckshot

Winchester’s AutoBuck 12-gauge load is designed to provide reliable cycling in semi-automatic shotguns while delivering consistent performance across multiple shotgun platforms.
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Video: 3 Popular Big-Game Bullet Styles Tested in Ballistic Gel

Not all bullet types perform the same when striking ballistic gel — or animals. The results of this test — revealed by a camera capturing 80,000 frames per second! — might change your mind when shopping for big-game ammo.
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Winchester Long Beard Tungsten Turkey Loads

Winchester Long Beard Tungsten Turkey Loads are built to extend effective range, tighten patterns and deliver more on-target energy.
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Sniper Video: Fellow World War II American Soldiers Laughed at His “Toy” Rifle

This true war story proves it’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.
Best of the Best Predator Rifles Updated

Best of the Best Predator Rifles

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Winchester Supreme Optics THSD 384 Thermal Hunting Scope

Winchester Supreme Optics has announced the launch of its new THSD 384 thermal hunting scope.
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Winchester Long Beard TSS Turkey Loads

Winchester adds muscle to its Long Beard turkey shotshell lineup with a TSS shot option.
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Winchester Optics THSX 640 Thermal Hunting Sight

The THSX 640 Thermal Hunting Sight from Winchester Optics combines advanced thermal imaging with exceptional value, delivering precision and reliability in any conditions.
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Winchester Supreme 2-7x32mm Riflescope

The Winchester Supreme 2-7x32mm riflescope is a dependable optic at a value price.
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Winchester Supreme 10x42mm Binocular

The Supreme 10x42mm binocular from Winchester is packed with features at a value price.
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The Changing Face of Lever-Action Rifles

Arguably, the first were good varmint rifles. Then they left to hunt big game. Are they back?
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One-Shot Rifles

If you need another bullet, you might better have held the first. Single-shot rifles urge that you do.
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Clean Rifle = Happy Rifle: Part Two

Protect your rifle’s fine finish when giving it a good cleaning.
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Winchester Bismuth 28-Gauge Ammo

Winchester Ammunition has expanded its 28-gauge line of shotshells for upland and waterfowl hunting.
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Gear Roundup: Suppressors

Here are a handful of suppressors that will help you keep your hearing.
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Gear Roundup: Predator Ammunition

It is important to choose a reputable brand and then experiment until you find the “silver bullet” that performs best in your specific firearm.
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Must-See New Products

Here are some products to keep an eye on.
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Federal Terminal Ascent — The Name Says It All

Only when you stuff your favorite hunting rifle with the best premium ammunition you can get your hands on will you reap the full benefits of its accuracy and terminal performance potential.
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5 Top Turkey Shotguns

Gun companies continue to offer specialized firearms designed for dropping a gobbler in its tracks. Here are five proven performers.
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Colt CBX Tactical Hunter Rifle

The Colt CBX Tac Hunter Bolt-Action Hunting Rifle offers the precision and ergonomics of a competition rifle in a lightweight, field-ready platform.
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Federal Ammunition .223 Rem. CenterStrike Ammo

Federal Ammunition has added a .223 Rem. option to its new Gold Medal ammunition line.
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Federal Ammunition Gold Medal CenterStrike 6.5 Creedmoor

Federal Ammunition has added Gold Medal CenterStrike to its match-grade ammunition product line.
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8 Great Bolt-Action Rifles for Whitetail Hunting

The author has pursued whitetails with bolt-action rifles from Saskatchewan to Texas. Here are his eight favorites, based on nearly 50 years of experience.
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Video: Turkey Ammo Testing, 3- vs. 3.5-Inch Loads

When it comes to turkey ammo, most hunters choose between 3- and 3.5-inch loads. Is there a significant difference?
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7 Hot Deer Rifles for 2020

Looking for a new rifle before this upcoming deer season? Check out these seven great picks.
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3 Top Rifles for Hunting From Treestands

A goshawk doesn’t catch its prey like a fox. So why would you hunt whitetails from a tree with ground artillery?
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Review: Winchester Super X4 Cantilever Buck

The Super X4 Cantilever Buck hits all the right points as an accurate, reliable and soft-shooting slug gun.
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Getting the Most From Your Predator Rifle

How you choose and equip a predator hunting rifle affects where its bullets go and whether you can tap the rifle's potential when you're in the field.