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Can a foam target really sharpen the edge of your favorite broadhead in a shot or two? Field Editor Jeff Johnston investigates.

Over the years Jeff Johnston has collected a few pieces of gear that make taking game with a bow slightly easier; others simply make the hunt more enjoyable. Here they are.

Field Editor Jeff Johnston thought Benelli had gone bat-crazy when it unveiled its new shotgun earlier this year. That’s because it featured two stacked barrels and a wooden stock. But then he got a chance to put his hands on the company's new 828U.

Need help getting set up for running game? Field Editor Jeff Johnston has a few pointers.

Jeff Johnston has often heard that homeowners looking for a home defense round should use a shotgun “with birdshot” because it won’t penetrate walls and therefore can't hurt family members in other rooms. But does that theory really hold up?

It's common for a proud man to uncase his favorite big-game rifle, look at it lovingly, and pronounce that "it hardly even kicks!" or "it kicks about like a .22!" As Jeff Johnston notes, that's rarely an accurate statement.

Are crossbows really that much easier to handle than a compound bow? Jeff Johnston takes a closer look at the debate.