Benelli, makers of top-end shotguns and rifles, is continuing as a Whitetails Unlimited national sponsor, WTU President Jeff Schinkten has announced. "Taking a Benelli into the field means you don't have to worry about performance, no matter what you're hunting," said Schinkten. "Benelli makes some of the best shotguns on the market, and their rifles aimed at the big-game market are second to none. We're proud that Benelli is part of the Whitetails Unlimited family and is helping us advance WTU's mission."

Benelli started making firearms in 1967, an offshoot of the Benelli family motorcycle company. As far as European gun companies go, that makes Benelli a virtual youngster, but that did not stop them from designing a revolutionary inertia-driven action that quickly grabbed attention—and market share in the shotgun industry. Benelli has not slowed down, and in 2002 introduced their line of big-game rifles and again went toe-to-toe with more established companies. For complete information on their product line, visit their website at benelliusa.com.