“boattail”

Much has been written on the ideal distance to zero a hunting rifle. There is no best sight-in range for everyone, because the range at which hunters expect to shoot their quarry differs considerably. There is one technique, however, that should allow you to hold your crosshairs on the vitals of deer-sized game and keep the bullet inside the vital zone out to 280 yards—and Jeff Johnston's ready to share it with you.

Here's the gear you'll want to check out for spring turkey hunting season and any big-game hunts you plan to attend in the near future.

The MagnetoSpeed Chronograph attaches to a gun's muzzle, making it not only conveniently portable, but also easy to use.

Whether to use a flat-base bullet or one with a boattail depends largely on the cartridge and the game being hunted.

The iconic company is introducing a new generation of ammo for a new generation of hunters and shooters in the 21st century.

Currently Nosler offers BT loads for a handful of popular hunting cartridges from .243 Win. to .30-06. Expect the company to add more loads, and expect them all to be perfectly tuned to put deer-size game down with authority. They’ll work just fine on blesbok, too, even a long, long ways out there.