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Offseason Wingshooting Drills

A good wingshooter mounts the gun, focuses on the target with both eyes and pulls the trigger in one smooth motion so the shot pattern strikes the target where the shooter expects the target to be. Here’s how to practice all that so you look—and shoot—like a natural.

Top 5 Hunting Rifles to Buy Used

Some of the best bolt-actions aren’t new, they’re used. Here are five models you should pursue.

Roosted Toms: How Close is Too Close?

The surest way to not kill a gobbler at daylight is to spook it on the roost. Knowing how close you can get before setting up is key. Here are some tips.

First Look: Sector Optics F1 Rangefinder

The F1 transforms any riflescope into a laser rangefinding one, with a display giving both linear range and horizontal equivalent distances over 1000 yards.

Head to Head: .500 Jeffery vs. .505 Gibbs

If the brute force of the butt of a rifle doesn’t bother you, and you feel your hunting will warrant owning a rifle in this class, the differences between these two can be important. Let’s compare and contrast the Gibbs and Jeffery.

Hardware: Ruger AR-556 MPR .450 Bushmaster

Ruger now chambers its popular AR-556 MPR rifle in .450 Bushmaster, offering hunters all of the benefits and fun of an AR while gaining twice as much umph downrange.

Review: Trijicon REAP-IR Mini Thermal Riflescope

The compact, lightweight REAP-IR mini thermal riflescope is designed for hunters who require speed and accuracy for nighttime use. If you want the latest and greatest technology available, look no further.

Join the Hunt: Get ’Em in the Game

Hunting requires specialized equipment, and that can overwhelm novices. Here’s how you can help.

Essential Gear for the Traveling Hunter

Traveling the world will certainly take you out of your comfort zone, but accumulating a set of tools and necessary gear will make your dream hunt much more comfortable.

Field to Table: How to Care for Game Meat

When you eat what you kill, it’s your job to ensure your prime cuts stay in prime condition between the field and the fork.

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