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Pard's TD32 boasts the company's latest technological innovations. Its Dual Spectra Imaging technology combines long-distance thermal detection, high-definition night vision, a ballistics calculator, and a Laser Rangefinder into a single unit.

Federal Premium Ammunition has announced the launch of its new mobile Ballistics App, which will be compatible with both Apple and Android smartphones and tablets.

The new Federal Ammunition ballistics app features updated ballistic calculator data, the ability to save ballistics, updated ammo recommendations and a user-friendly design.

The new Trijicon Ventus rangefinder provides hunters with previously unattainable data about their environments to improve long-range accuracy, featuring a Doppler LIDAR engine that can measure headwind, tailwind, crosswind and vertical wind components at six different distances.

Check out one of the most advanced ballistic apps on the market, as tested by American Hunter editor Connor McKibbin

In a push to “go long,” it’s easy to add too much complexity to the hunt with the use of laser rangefinders, anemometers, spinning turrets and Christmas tree reticles. But you don’t have to touch your scope to shoot game out to 300 yards. Zero your rifle for its maximum point-blank range and never fuss with a turret again.

Contributor Philip Massaro takes a look at how boattail and flat-base bullets perform at common hunting ranges in terms of both trajectory and wind deflection.

A summer varmint shoot may be just the ticket to not only help farmers and ranchers limit crop depredation but also to hone your shooting skills.