Affordable Hunting Apparel for 2018

Huntworth

Huntworth understands the budget-minded hunter who requires dependable gear. The Men's Bonded Jacket features a double layer of velvety, low-pile fleece for silent stalking, while a waffle fleece lines the insides to capture body heat. Premium add-ons include a harness access hole, tapered arms, and an antimicrobial treatment to cut down on scent. The Bonded Jacket and Soft Shell Pant are water repellent for unexpected rain. The pants are fitted with deep front pockets and zip cargo pockets for extra storage. Both pieces come in Huntworth's new Hidd'n camo. Jacket: $100; Pants: $70; huntworthgear.com

Nomad

The last thing you want is loud swishing noises when stirring in your treestand. Nomad created its Cottonwood 1/2 Zip Jacket with Berber fleece for a silent, deadly garment that is the perfect outer shell for long sits. A windproof membrane lines the jacket to keep warmth in and cold out. Whitetail hunters will appreciate the safety harness port, a hood for snowy days, and a large front pocket for storage and snacks. $180; nomadoutdoors.com

Cabela's

In foul-weather conditions an insulated puffy jacket can be the difference between tagging out or going home early. The Cabela's Insulated Jacket is made with 600-fill-power Thinsulate Featherless Insulation to deliver lightweight warmth for late-season hunts. A polyester shell with a water-repellent finish sheds rain and snow, while a shock-cord sweep hem and knitted cuffs keep frigid winds out. The Insulated Jacket is available in Cabela's O2 Octane camo. $100; cabelas.com

Walls

Walls Outdoor Goods has been the go-to brand for rugged workwear, and its line of hunting gear carries the same quality at an affordable price. The Exelerator Jacket is a wind-proof shell lined with 100-percent polar fleece for extreme warmth. A tree harness flap sits at the back of the jacket, while handwarmer pockets and an adjustable, removable hood are great for cold sits in your treestand or blind. Available in the Walls HID3 proprietary pattern. $200; walls.com

Bolderton

The new Bolderton Outlands All-Climate Series Waterproof Parka Shell is 100-percent waterproof and windproof with a brushed polyester shell fabric to keep noise at a minimum. Five pockets can be found throughout the parka, while a rear port accommodates a safety harness. The hood zips off when not needed, and zippered ventilation ports lie under the arms for breathability. Bonus: The front zipper pull features an attached compass for emergencies. $200; sportsmansguide.com

Chasing Green with Ranar Moody

Lynn Burkhead, OSG Senior Digital Editor

Part 3: Bears of the North – Grand Finale

Hunting

Part 3: Bears of the North – Grand Finale

With two tags punched and only one hunter remaining, the pressure is on Rafe Nielsen of Browning to follow up on Joe Ferronato and Shawn Skipper's success. Intent on using every minute of hunting light that Alaska's long days have to offer, Nielsen attempts to close out the trip on a high note. Will he be able to follow in Ferronato's footsteps and tag out a great Alaskan grizzly bear, completing a feat thought nearly impossible?

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Part 2: Bears of the North - Keep the Momentum Going

Hunting

Part 2: Bears of the North - Keep the Momentum Going

Heading into day two of the hunt, the group has high hopes for another success. Continue the Big North adventure with Joe Ferronato, Rafe Nielsen, and Shawn Skipper as they attempt the impressive feat of each notching a tag on an Alaskan grizzly bear. Explore the Browning and Leupold tools this trio utilizes during the hunt and discover if Ferronato can follow Skipper's early success in wild grizzly bear country.

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Part 1: Bears of the North - The Journey

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Part 1: Bears of the North - The Journey

Travel along with Joe Ferronato to Alaska's remote Tundra to hunt grizzly bears with Leupold's Shawn Skipper and Browning's Rafe Nielsen. Experience the journey from Oregon to Alaska, the plane ride into the Tundra, setting up camp, and the first sightings of bears. The group's goal? To hunt three majestic grizzly bears all within a week. Will the group be able to accomplish this daunting task?

Gear

Stag Arms Pursuit AR Pro

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Stag Arms Pursuit AR Pro

Stag Arms continues to cater to the hunter crowd with purpose-built AR and bolt-action rifles. The new Pursuit AR Pro incorporations find leather into the cheek pieces, as well as a leather wrap on the handguard that not only looks great, but also protects the hand from the cold steel and helps deaden the sounds when resting the handguard on a blind or stand rail. It is available in .223 Wylde, as well as .350 Legend for the dedicated deer hunter in straight-wall-only states.

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Aero Precision Solus Hunter

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Aero Precision Solus Hunter

Known for premium-grade ARs and AR parts, Aero Precision recently entered the bolt-action rifle market with their Solus action. This year, they've upgraded the Solus Hunter model, shaving weight with a new split 20 MOA rail and fluted bolt body. The Solus action is mated to a premium, match-grade barrel that is a fluted, stainless sporter contour sheathed in carbon fiber. The whole package is then set into an adjustable AG Composite stock to create the ultimate big-game rifle for the western hunter.

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Browning X-Bolt 2

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Browning X-Bolt 2

The original X-Bolt rifle from Browning was introduced in 2008, and became an instant classic. For 2024, Browning is upgrading the design with new manufacturing methods and new features. The X-Bolt 2 Speed rifle is fitted with the company's new Vari-Tech stock, which is adjustable for both comb height and length of pull, plus features interchangeable pistol-grip modules for a true fit personalize to the hunter and shooter.

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The Truth About Thermal Optics

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The Truth About Thermal Optics

Kevin Reese of Pulsar educates us on the difference between thermal optics, night vision and all the terms surrounding the growing popularity of hunting and shooting in no- and low-light conditions. Pulsar leads the category of thermal optics, and provides a wide-array of optical options for hunters.

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Weatherby's All-New Model 307 Range XP

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Weatherby's All-New Model 307 Range XP

Digital Editor Dale Evans talks with Weatherby's Marketing Manager Tyler Grethen about the all-new Model 307. The Model 307 incorporates Weatherby's newest bolt-action rifle platform with a 2-Lug, fully cylindrical action that is compatible with a multitude of aftermarket accessories. This shooter-friendly platform will be at home on the shooting range or the most extreme hunts you can take it on.

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Introducing the Savage 110 Trail Hunter

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Introducing the Savage 110 Trail Hunter

David is joined by R.J. Contorno of Savage Arms, who highlights the newest addition to the popular 110 line of bolt-action rifles. The Trail Hunter is fitted into an overmolded Hogue stock that sports classic lines and sure-grip feel throughout. Like all 110 actions, this Trail Hunter features Savage's proven Accutrigger, which just celebrated its 20-year anniversary.

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Federal Terminal Ascent 7mm PRC

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Federal Terminal Ascent 7mm PRC

Controlled-expansion bullets offer great accuracy along with deadly down-range performance, and Federal's Terminal Ascent bullets are some of the best. The Terminal Ascent line now features the brand-new 7mm PRC which will prove to deliver devastating terminal performance on a variety of game across North America.

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CZ Shadow 2: Competition Ready Right Out of the Box!

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CZ Shadow 2: Competition Ready Right Out of the Box!

CZ's marketing director and I discuss the merits of CZ's top-of-the-line competition pistol, the Shadow 2. Building upon the iconic, full-size CZ 75 9mm pistol, the Shadow 2 is factory-fitted with all the bells and whistles that today's competitive shooters expect. Why pay more when the Shadow 2 offers-up speed, accuracy and dependability at a very attractive price point.

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The Ultimate Truck and Trail Gun

Gear

The Ultimate Truck and Trail Gun

Hunters and shooters looking for a single-gun solution for hunting, predator control and plinking should consider the Franchi Momentum All-Terrain Elite. With a short barrel, sporterized design and AR-style drop magazine, the All-Terrain Elite blends all the best attributes of scout and ranch rifles into one reliable platform.