Anatomy Of A Long Range Shot Lead

The Anatomy of a Long-Range Shot

Sometimes due to circumstances in the field, many of the decisions regarding shots on game are made for us. It’s at times like these we can focus on the essentials needed in any shot: build your house then focus, breathe and squeeze.

Tested: Bergara Premier MgLite

Contributor Frank Melloni takes readers through a range day with Bergara's Premier MgLite, a magnesium chassis rifle made with the backcountry in mind.

First Look: Birchwood Casey Shooting Rests

Birchwood Casey has begun shipping five new shooting rests: Alpha, Bravo, Echo, Foxtrot, and Tango.

Millennium Introduces GB100 Buck Blind

Designed to suit a wide variety of environs, Millennium Treestands has introduced the ground-based GB100 Buck Blind. A luxury option, the GB100 boasts a heavy-duty powder-coated steel frame built with SteelTough construction and SilentHunt design to keep it quiet.

First Look: Millennium Q200 Buck Hut

For deer hunters looking for a ready-to-deploy elevated shooting house rather than trying to construct a DIY version, Millennium Treestands has a solution with the Q200 Buck Hut.

Best Shooting Rests for Hunters

Whether trying to hold your turkey shotgun steady for those interminable moments as a tom warily closes the distance into shooting range, or for trying to overcome the excitement of having the bull elk of your dreams in the crosshairs, a solid rest just makes sense. Find the system that works for you and you’ll fast become a better shot.

Must-Have Deer Gear for 2020

Here's the gear you'll need before hitting the deer woods this season.

How to Prep for Elk Hunting: Physical Fitness, Mental Toughness, Shooting Skills and Shot Placement

Elk hunting is physically and mentally challenging, but you can minimize these challenges by being fully prepared. Here’s a comprehensive guide to becoming confident in your elk-hunting abilities.

How to Zero Your Rifle for Maximum Point-Blank Range

In a push to “go long,” it’s easy to add too much complexity to the hunt with the use of laser rangefinders, anemometers, spinning turrets and Christmas tree reticles. But you don’t have to touch your scope to shoot game out to 300 yards. Zero your rifle for its maximum point-blank range and never fuss with a turret again.

Tested: Henry Long Ranger

The Henry Long Ranger is comfortable on the shoulder, the lever functions flawlessly and it’s more than accurate enough to be a 250-yard deer killer.

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