American Hunter editors announce the top guns and gear of the past year. Manufacturers continually move the benchmark forward as they launch new products each year, which makes selecting the best of the best no easy

task. To receive a prestigous NRA Golden Bullseye Award, a product must be field-tested and reported on in our magazines; be innovative; and it must provide shooters or hunters with genuine value for their money. If you attend the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits in Charlotte, N.C., in May, visit these manufacturer's booths to see firsthand whey their products won over the scrutinizing NRA Publications Selection Committee. This winners of the American Hunter 2010 Golden Bullesye Awards are:

Rifle of the Year
Savage Model 11FCNS with AccuStock and AccuTrigger

Shotgun of the Year
Browning Maxus

Muzzleloader of the Year
CVA Apex

Ammunition Product of the Year
Hornady Superformance

Optic of the Year
Nikon Monarch African Series Riflescopes

Gear of the Year
Sportsman’s Guide’s Guide Gear Climbing Stick and Tree Stand Combo

Vehicle of the Year
The New Dodge Ram

NRA Golden Bullseye Pioneer Award
Ronnie Barrett, Founder and President, Barrett Firearms, Inc.