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NRA Publications Editorial Director John Zent takes a closer look at Deer Season XP, Winchester's upcoming 2015 release.

.17 HMR has never been a caliber that's taken well to semi-automatic rifles, but Savage Arms might have rolled out a new answer at SHOT Show 2015's Media Day at the Range.

The iconic company is introducing a new generation of ammo for a new generation of hunters and shooters in the 21st century.

There's no doubt about it, Winchester's Shot-Lok technology has been a full-fledged revolution. Though originally designed with turkeys in mind, the concept has expanded to upland loads and, for 2016, will enter a not-so-feathered market. Coyotes, hogs and varmints the world over will be testing their luck against Varmint X shotshells going forward.

Finding the right shotgun fit means everything, but it's exceptionally difficult if you're sporting a smaller frame than what your scattergun was designed for. The average female shooter is smaller in stature than their male counterparts, companies have been recognizing and adjusting for that in recent years. Franchi is joining in the party in 2016 with the introduction of its Catalyst line of shotguns.

Late in 2015, Browning shocked the industry with the announcement that it would be offering its own line of ammunition.

Using a multi-shot, three-stage payload to deliver lethal patterns, 3rd Degree has served as Federal Premium's answer to consumer demands for tighter patterns and longer ranges.

Roy Weatherby built the company that bears his name on the premise that speed trumps weight when it comes to harvesting game quickly and humanely. His company's 6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum is the embodiment of that premise.