12 Deer Cartridges You’ve Probably Never Hunted With
Here’s a look at a dozen deer cartridges you more than likely haven’t hunted with, but your grandfather (or great grandfather) loved.
Behind the Bullet: .204 Ruger
The .204 Ruger occupies the space between the .22 centerfires and the .17s, giving fantastic results on varmints and predators alike without the wind deflection issues of the .17s and less recoil than the .22 centerfires.
An Ode to the 28-Gauge
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.
Head to Head: .22-250 Remington vs. .204 Ruger
Between the .22-250 Remington and the .204 Ruger, which is the better choice for the hunter in the market for a cartridge capable of handling shots varying from bobcats in thick timber to coyotes across windy, open fields? Contributor Philip Massaro examines the pros and cons of each.
Mossberg Offers 500 and 835 Turkey Guns with Holosun Combo
Now ready for the field almost out of the box, Mossberg’s line of optic-ready 500 and 835 Ulti-Mag Turkey pump-action shotguns are being offered with an olive-green Holosun HS407K micro dot sight.
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