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Shotshells 101

A solid understanding of shotshells will make you a better hunter. Here’s a detailed look at each of the five primary components.

First Look: Hogue Trauma Folding Knife

Sporting a .125-inch thick, 3.4-inch long Bohler N680 steel sheepsfoot blade, which comes either stone-washed or finished in black Cerakote, the Trauma is available with frames in solid black or safety orange.

Best Big-Game Loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor

The 6.5 Creedmoor is an exceptional choice for big-game hunters, especially those who want a mild recoiling round that can stretch the distance if necessary. Here’s a look at nine of the best big-game loads for the 6.5 Creedmoor.

Review: Hornady Handgun Hunter Ammo

Hornady’s new Handgun Hunter load marries a solid mono-metal design with an elastomer-filled cavity, allowing for rapid, reliable expansion at close ranges and the slower velocities typical of handgun calibers.

Top 7 Handgun Hunting Loads for 2019

Here’s a detailed look at the best handgun hunting loads on the market for 2019.

Bowhunting: How Long to Wait Before Tracking a Deer

You’ve loosed an arrow, and the buck ran off. Trail him now or wait? Here are some clues to help you make the right call.

8 Best Charge-Stopping Bear Cartridges

Over the decades, several cartridges have proved themselves as worthy against charging bears in North America. Here’s a look at the best bear defense cartridges ever made.

Black Death, Bad-Breath Close

Hunting with a handgun forces you to get close. But when pursuing Cape buffalo, how close is too close? Your life may depend on knowing the answer.

Are the Latest Broadheads Too Dull?

Several of the world’s biggest and most respected broadhead manufacturers have broadheads on shelves that are less than razor-sharp. Field Editor Jeff Johnston investigates why this is the case and explores possible solutions.

Making Tracks: 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450

Of paramount importance for Yamaha engineers in the design of the Kodiak 450 ATV was bringing to market a mid-sized ATV that would accommodate small, medium and large riders, bring immediate confidence to the novice ATV enthusiast, and meet the expectations of the seasoned ATV rider.

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