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.

Nebraska: A Mountain Lion on the Eighth Green

The appearance of a cougar on a Nebraska golf course during a high school tournament focuses attention on activists who have prevented earnest hunting seasons for the big cats as their numbers grow.

Review: Leupold BX-4 Range HD TBR/W

The BX-4 Range HD is an ideal choice for hunters that want great rangefinding performance, practical and accurate ballistic corrections, solid optical performance and rugged durability.

Recipe: Upland Garlic Parmesan Risotto

Risotto is a dish that can pique anyone’s curiosity in Italian cuisine. Here’s a variation on the theme that, with the right technique and some simple ingredients, comes together quickly, making it a great weeknight menu item.

Alternative Ammo: .375 Ruger vs .375 H&H

Contributor Dennis Bradley draws on family wildcatting experience for an in-depth teardown of two .375-caliber heavyweights.

New for 2024: HatsanUSA JET2-QER PCP Air Rifle

In response to the growing demand for improved precision and consistency, the JET2-QER is now available with a regulator and Hatsan’s patented QuietEnergy Technology.

New for 2024: Nosler 7mm PRC Ammunition and Brass

Nosler introduces a new load for the 7mm PRC in its Trophy Grade ammunition line, as well as excellent component brass for the reloading crowd.

New for 2024: Stoeger M3500 Predator/Turkey Shotgun

Stoeger Industries has debuted an all-new member of its popular M3500 line of shotguns, the M3500 Predator/Turkey.

New for 2024: Remington Premier AccuTip MZ

Designed for muzzleloading hunting with both modern or traditional .50-caliber rifles, Premier AccuTip MZ muzzleloading bullets/sabots provide exceptional accuracy and dramatic performance on big game.  

New for 2024: Steiner HX6i with STR-MIL Reticle

Building on its existing series of T6Xi tactical riflescopes, Steiner Optics has announced the H6Xi riflescope—tailored for today's discerning big-game hunter—now with a MIL reticle for enhanced precision.

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