“short range”

Here are five things you need to know about the new 3rd Degree 20 Gauge.

Field Editor Bryce Towsley shares the gear he used on a recent Texas whitetail hunt.

Hornady’s ELD-X is the most significant advancement in bullet technology since bonding.

Some argue that .223 Rem. is not adequate for deer. They say the bullet is too small and the cartridge lacks power. They also claim it is not legal in most states. Factually speaking, they are wrong on all accounts. With the right bullet, .223 Rem. can drive to 20-plus inches and expand to double diameter. And, in the states that allow rifles for deer hunting, only eight do not permit the use of the .223 Rem. As far as the “right bullet” goes, one of the best .223 Rem. loads for deer is the 62-grain Federal Fusion.

Building a better mousetrap.

Modern shooters have found the AR, combined with holographic or reflex sights, a better mousetrap. What’s been missing is the icing on the cake, an AR optic that offers rapid, up-close sighting and precision, long-range engagement. Enter EOTech.

Want to stay sharp this offseason? Here are a few products that'll keep you on point throughout the summer.

Not all handgun hunts end with that first, carefully placed shot taken at the end of a silent stalk. This is when you wish you had the new stainless Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag. with a 2.75" barrel carried in an easily accessed belt holster.