Shot Patterns

Tight Chokes and Heavy Shot: Do You Need Them?

Mike Roux considers the conventional wisdom on chokes and shot for turkeys, pondering whether the tightest constriction and heaviest pellet is always the best move.

Review: Rossi SS Poly Tuffy .410 Shotgun

Over the years, B. Gil Horman has developed an appreciation for the little .410 Bore, single-shot ‘utility guns.' A great up-to-date example of this class is the latest iteration of the Rossi Tuffy single-shot—the SS Poly.

New for 2023: Federal Premium No. 1 Copper-Plated Buckshot

Federal has extended their Premium Buckshot line of ammunition to include a load of buffered, copper-plated No. 1 buck.

Hardware: HEVI-Shot Non-Toxic Shotshells

With a goal of simplifying its offerings for the hunting market, HEVI-Shot has revamped its considerable product line for 2022. But don’t worry, it still offers a wide variety of arguably the best non-toxic shotshell loads available for just about any hunt​.

Henry Repeating Arms Announces Silver Anniversary Limited-Edition Rifles

Starting at 12:00 p.m. EST on Thurs., Oct. 13, the limited-edition Henry rifles will be available exclusively through Henry Repeating Arms’ website, while supplies last.

Review: TriStar Viper G2 Camo

The Turkish-made Viper G2 Camo offers great value in a dedicated turkey autoloader. It fits well, carries easy, and is wonderfully effective.

Tips for Taking Kids Turkey Hunting

Contributor Mike Roux shares some knowledge on how to get junior turkey hunters interested in a life afield.

New for 2022: Federal Force X2 Shorty Shotshell

Federal has combined the power of two of its newest technologies to create a shotshell option that changes the nature of self-defense. The new Force X2 Shorty shells measure just 1¾ inches but hold a payload of six 00 segmenting buckshot engineered to split into two equal pieces on impact.

Turkey Hunting: Tips for Troublesome Toms

Tired of the tomfoolery? Here are a few tips for bagging that difficult gobbler.

Texas Couple Fends Off Bear Cowboy Style

In a scene that could have leapt from the pages of a Western, Texas native Bill Williams successfully defended himself and his wife from an intruding black bear.

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