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5 Shotgunning Mistakes You Didn’t Know You Were Making

When it’s going right, swinging a shotgun at a moving target is as simple as pointing your finger at one. It really is as natural as that. Or should be. The problem is we humans have a tendency to develop some bad habits.

Why You Missed Your Deer This Year

And, how to not do again.

Hardware: Federal Premium .223 Rem. Trophy Bonded Tip

If you’re someone who desires low recoil, be it from necessity or preference, or simply a hunter who’s keen on AR platforms, this little bullet can get the job done on small- to medium-sized game at close to moderate ranges. Again, don’t shoot the messenger. Get the right load—the Federal Premium Vital-Shok 62-grain .223 Rem. Trophy Bonded Tip is a great choice—and shoot a deer instead.

Hardware: Winchester Varmint X

Every varmint hunter, whether he be targeting alfalfa-raiding ground squirrels or fawn-eating coyotes, knows what he wants in ammunition: something fast and flat with minimal recoil. Inexpensive wouldn't hurt, either.

How to Make a Hunter

Lessons the author learned while introducing friends and family to our pastime can be brought to bear by other hunters who seek to add to our fold.

Review: Savage Model 110 AccuFit System

With the new Savage AccuFit stock system, hunters can now have a custom-fit rifle in a host of chamberings and configurations without the custom-gun price tag.

Hardware: Bergara B-14 Wilderness Terrain

The B-14 Wilderness Terrain is an extremely accurate rifle that is built to withstand the ruggedness of the backcountry.

Winchester Model 70 Safari Express

The Model 70 has undergone a number of transformations, and the current Model 70 made by FN in South Carolina is the best Model 70 ever produced.

Nikon Turkey Pro

If you demand maximum performance from the ultimate turkey gun, the Turkey Pro offers advantages you can clearly see.

Redfield Revenge 3x-9x-42mm

The Revenge's Accu-Ranger ballistic reticle features hold-over points and a reticle bracket system that serves as a rangefinder.

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