Athlon Outdoors' In the Crosshairs: August is Hunting Month

Starting today, Athlon Outdoors puts hunting squarely in the crosshairs. So across our network of web pages, look for a little extra hunting-themed content throughout the entire month of August.

Athlon Outdoors’ In the Crosshairs Dials Up Hunting Month

Why August? Because now is the time to dust off the ol’ hunting gear, check on the food plots, repair the deer blind and get that rifle or bow sighted in for the Fall ahead. Better still, it’s the perfect time to look toward your next piece of hunting gear. So this month, Athlon Outdoors will highlight several new hunting platforms and essential gear, along with tips and tactics to help you find success afield and bag your quarry.

It all starts today with one of the more anticipated new rifle builds of the summer, the Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary. Check out our full review by Todd Burgreen, as he breaks down Springfield’s latest evolution of the Model 2020 platform, built specifically for big-game hunters. Spoiler alert: this is one seriously built hunting machine!

*Springfield Armory Model 2020 Boundary in 6.5 Creedmoor.*

So tune in daily throughout the month of August as we focus in on the sport of hunting. Look for gun reviews, hunting clothes, gear, and some solid tips and tactics to help you seal the deal this fall and bag the buck or bull of a lifetime!

July 2024: Long-Range Precision Shooting Month

This month of themed articles zeroes in on the white-hot trend of long-range shooting. Our cadre of writers hit this really big topic from every angle, breaking down new rifles and optics, training tips, getting started in long-range shooting, where to find long-range facilities, and more. We cover long-range shooting all year, to be sure. But we really focused in on going long during our July slate of stories, and with good reason. Precision shooting remains a consistent driver in the market, with companies continuing to innovate and develop new rifles, calibers, optical systems, digital tech, gear and more.