Richard Mann

Backcountry Hunter — United States 🇺🇸

Firearms expert, outdoor writer, and lifelong hunter.

Nationality

United States 🇺🇸

Hunting Type

Backcountry Hunter

Rifle

Ruger

Career Start

1990's

Favourite Game

Whitetail Deer

Field

Shooter Editor

Notable Achievements

Published author of Handgun Training for Personal Protection and The Scout Rifle Study; contributor to top firearm publications; recognized expert on rifles and terminal ballistics.

Richard Mann is a respected American gun writer, ballistician, and lifelong hunter with deep roots in West Virginia. Known for his no-nonsense approach to firearms and ammunition testing, Richard has authored multiple books and articles for publications like Field & Stream, Shooting Illustrated, and American Hunter. His work spans big game hunting, defensive firearms, and ammunition development, and he frequently appears in industry events and educational media. Richard brings technical insight, field experience, and a strong ethical stance to every aspect of his hunting and writing.

Richard's Gear Choice

Ascent Tripod™ Gen 2 W/ Davros Pro Head4.9

4.9

SpringBok Bipod4.9

4.9

Blog Posts

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A Five Day Solo Hunt in New Zealand

JE Wilds gets flown into a valley he has never hunted before, pitches a camp on his own, and sets himself one goal for the trip: a big old bull tahr. It's five days solo in high country, and he fil...

Small Game Hunting in Greenland

After a muskox hunt in Greenland, Pedro Ampuero traded the big rifle for something much smaller and spent a week hunting the way the locals do. The plan was simple. Find rock ptarmigan and Arctic h...

Field Tested: Hunter McWaters' Kodiak Pack Dump

Spartan ambassador Hunter McWaters shot this video straight after coming off a backcountry Kodiak blacktail hunt. He tips out his packs and goes through what he carried, what he used most, and what...