Richard Mann

Backcountry Hunter — United States 🇺🇸

Firearms expert, outdoor writer, and lifelong hunter.

Nationality

United States 🇺🇸

Hunting Type

Backcountry Hunter

Rifle

Ruger rifles

Career Start

1990s

Favorite 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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Chasing Dreams in the High Country

For Joe Eppele, big adventures demand gear that won’t let you down, especially when those adventures take you halfway around the globe to New Zealand's open plains. As a longtime Spartan ambassador...

Nov 11, 2025

Conquering Kamchatka: Chasing Snow Sheep

What Makes Kamchatka So Challenging? Kamchatka’s wild landscape tests every hunter with its sheer scale and unpredictable weather. Pedro Ampuero’s adventure began with a helicopter drop into remote...

Oct 29, 2025

Hunting Cape Buffalo in Namibia

Pedro Ampuero travelled to the Caprivi Strip in Namibia for one of the most demanding hunts of his career: tracking Cape buffalo with his 76-year-old father. Facing one of Africa’s most dangerous a...

Oct 2, 2025