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How to Decipher Turkey Movement

If you hunt turkeys long enough, you’ll see them do some crazy, unexpected things. Our man’s seen plenty of that, too—enough to make him think long and hard about how to counter some “Crazy Ivan” moves.

Muzzleloaders: A Better First-Gun Choice

For a hunter’s first rifle, one naturally chooses among the myriad center-fire cartridges and the arms that chamber them. But, is that the best option? Probably not.

Best New Hunting Rifles from SHOT 2025

Lots of new rimfire and centerfire rifles are hitting the market this year. Here’s a rundown of the best new hunting rifles from the class of ’25.

First Look: CVA Scout Pistol in 350 Legend

Kinsey's Inc. has announced the release of an exclusive CVA Scout Pistol in 350 Legend, based around a reliable, single-shot, break-action design.

First Look: CVA Scout .410 Shotgun in Realtree Timber

Built on its reliable break-action single-shot Scout platform, CVA has released a .410-bore shotgun in Realtree Timber Camouflage. New for 2020, this model Scout will feature a JEBS X-Full Turkey Choke.

‘Straight-Shooting’ Advice

Iowa and other states are opening shotgun-only deer seasons to straight-walled cartridges like the .45-70 Gov’t., .444 Marlin and .450 Bushmaster. Here’s how to wring the most performance from their rainbow-like trajectories.

Forget the Lake: It’s Family Day at the Range

Put down that handheld portal to the digital world. Forget about soccer weekend. Take a break from the never-ending chore of yard maintenance. If you hunger for a surefire way to bring the family together in a setting that is guaranteed to generate a grin then plan a family day at your local shooting range.

CVA Scout V2 Pistol

Chad Schearer and Adam Heggenstaller discuss CVA's Scout V2 pistol during a trip to the range with NRA Publications.

Youth Shotguns and Rifles: Give the Gift of a Gun

If your kids are mature enough to start shooting while they're in grade school, that's the time to put a gun in their hands and get them hooked.

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