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This week we're taking closer look at the Gold Reserve Black Label from Mossberg International. A workhorse of an over/under, the shotgun boasts a smooth break, shell ejectors and an extended choke set. As with any good over/under, of course, its form is as eye-catching as its function. Ornate yet understated scrolling adorns the polished black receiver, which is set in a Grade A Satin Black Walnut Stock. The barrels are polished blue, with upper and middle vent ribs. Learn more about this beautifully utilitarian upland gun in thevideoembedded above, hosted by Digital Associate Editor David Herman.MSRP: $983;mossberg.com.
What is the first American metallic cartridge? While many of you may not have even heard of it, let alone shot it, the miniscule cartridge deserves a place of honor, if for nothing more than inspiring the ballisticians to develop our beloved .22 LR.
Federal Custom Shop has added eight new centerfire and six shotshell loads to its line of expertly handloaded ammunition, built to order with the highest-quality components. The offerings are tailored for hunters and shooters who cannot find specific bullet options in factory-loaded ammunition on the retail shelf.
Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently issued a reminder on how hunting helps preserve biodiversity on its 103 state parks. The statement, however, applies nationwide.