“lead shot”

The downrange performance of No. 8½ lead shot belies its diminutive size. If you’re an upland hunter and aren’t using it, you’re missing out.

Waterfowlers, check out the gear you need for this season.

You acquired that magnum rifle for a reason, but the kick it delivered overwhelmed your desire to take it on that elk hunt. Now it just sits in the safe. Throw any one of these six counterpunches to reduce recoil, and put that prized possession back into action.

The arrival of Tungsten Super Shot (TSS) has had a major impact on shotgun hunting, and while it is a bit pricey, its devastatingly dense patterns at distances never before possible make it worth every extra penny.

Here are five unyielding lead turkey loads to accompany you in the woods this spring.

Savage’s new high-performance shotgun earns its wings in the heart of pothole country.

Thanks to advancements in ammunition and new, moderately priced shotguns, the once-obscure 28-gauge is now a top choice for hunts ranging from pheasants in CRP fields to bagging a trophy tom.

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

Packed with pure TSS, in shot sizes determined to optimize spread and knockdown power, these new super-dense loads are Browning’s answer to the increasingly trendy premium shell market, and they allow hunters to push their turkey-taking to limits that, to date, only TSS can reach.