2025 Must Have Turkey Gear Lead

Must-Have Turkey Gear for 2025

Check out some of the best turkey hunting gear we could put our hands on during the 2025 season.

Federal Custom Shop Adds 28-Gauge, Heavier 12-Gauge TSS Turkey Loads

Federal Ammunition has expanded its Custom Shop offerings with the addition of two new 28-gauge and four new 12-gauge TSS loads, providing even more flexibility for hunters seeking to elevate their performance. These latest additions are now available exclusively through the Federal Custom Shop.

#SundayGunday: Heritage Badlander

This week on #SundayGunday, we’re taking a look at the Heritage Badlander, a double-barrel scattergun that would not look out of place riding shotgun in a stagecoach through the badlands of the old west. Featuring two, 28-inch side-by-side black-chrome-coated barrels, the Badlander boasts an elegantly simple design.

First Look: Escort Shotguns Optima Over/Under

Escort Shotguns has released its Optima Over/Under (O/U) Shotgun, a firearm designed for versatility, durability and value. Available in 12-gauge, 20-gauge, and 28-gauge, the Optima O/U is a great choice for hunters and sport shooters looking for reliability and adaptability across various shooting applications.

Apex Adds .410-Bore to Its Mossy Oak Greenleaf Turkey TSS Blend

Apex Ammunition has added .410 bore to its popular line of Mossy Oak Greenleaf Turkey TSS shotshells.

Best New Shotguns from SHOT 2025

It's that time of year again. Some of the hottest new firearms are being unveiled at the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Read on for the best shotguns from the show floor this year.

New for 2025: Winchester Long Beard TSS

Winchester has announced their Long Beard TSS shotshell line for 2025, offering a performance level better than anything they’ve yet brought to market. Using the 18g/cc TSS shot (whereas lead comes in at 11g/cc), the Winchester Long Beard TSS loads use a buffered payload, which has proven to offer consistent shot patterns, irrespective of choke design.

New for 2025: Hevi-Shot Hevi-18 28-gauge Shotshells

Hevi Shot's Hevi-18 is now loaded in 28-gauge in a 3-inch shell, holding 1 ¼ ounces of No. 9 TSS shot, at a muzzle velocity of 1,200 fps.

Federal Ammunition Adds Prairie Storm Upland Loads

Federal Premium has added several new loads to its popular Prairie Storm product lineup, which are part of its Pheasants Forever royalty program.

Fit for the Flyway

The author takes advantage of an afternoon break during an Arkansas duck hunt to attempt to make his shotgun fit properly. Don’t lose those included shim kits—they come in handy when your shooting is far from on-point.

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