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The Best Black Bear Cartridges

Here’s a detailed look at the top black bear cartridges for rifles and handguns.

Alternative Ammo: 6x45 vs. .223 Remington

Contributor Dennis Bradley kicks off his series on esoteric alternatives to more common ammunition, with the 6x45.

First Look: Speer Gold Dot Carbine Ammo

Speer Ammunition has announced its Gold Dot Carbine ammo. Tuned specifically for carbine-length barrels and velocities, this 9mm Luger comes loaded with 135-grain projectiles, for an expected muzzle velocity around 1170 fps.

Bivy Basics: When You Need to Overnight in the Woods

Whether you want to conserve calories or “stay with the game” overnight, sometimes it makes sense to bivouac in the backcountry. Before you do so, it pays to carefully consider options for shelter, water, food and more.

Plains Game on the Buffalo Trail

On safari in South Africa, the author’s plan for plains game—to have no plan at all—couldn’t have worked better. The plan for Cape buffalo, well, that’s another story.

Head to Head: 6.8 Western vs. 7mm PRC

Both the 6.8 Western and 7mm PRC are designed for long range work and are solid all-around choices for hunting. Which comes out on top? We take a closer look at the pros and cons of each.

First Look: Federal HST .357 Magnum Ammo

When hunters are toting their trusty bear-defense handguns outside of the backcountry, its often wise to change out ammunition—away from hard-nosed, monolithic rounds that focus primarily on penetrating thick skull plates and the like. Federal Premium is helping hunters do exactly that, with the addition of Personal Defense HST 357 Magnum and 327 Federal Magnum.

2023 Father's Day Gift Guide

It's that time again. Father's Day is almost here, though if you're like us, you thought you still had a couple of weeks left. Read on for a few great last-minute ideas for the outdoor dad in your life.

ALPS Celebrates 30 Years

From humble beginnings in a one-car garage, the vision to bring quality gear to outdoor enthusiasts at an affordable price has led to one of the most successful outdoor manufacturing companies in the U.S.

Summer Property Layout: A Plan for Fall Hunting Success

Hunting properties vary in size and habitat but on every one of them you can create a plan to optimize the tract with shelter, food and water. Thinking about these essentials now pays later when deer perceive their reliance on the cornerstones of life.

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