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An Ode to the .308 Winchester

While there is a lot of overlap in the .30-caliber cartridge lineup, and many great choices available, you’d be hard-pressed to find a cartridge with a better blend of powder efficiency, low recoil, quick cycling and striking power than the .308 Winchester.

Rites of Passage on the Sands of Africa

A safari with his 11-year-old son offers a father a chance to reflect on a bond that makes any hunt special.

Red-Letter Ballistics in British Columbia

When hunting big game in British Columbia, prepare for shots that can push the limits of your effective range. Of course, using a bullet that is effective at all ranges isn’t a bad idea, either.

Guns and Gear for an Idaho Bear Hunt

Field Editor Brian McCombie shares the gear he used on his recent Idaho black bear hunt.

Traversing Middle Earth

The backcountry of New Zealand’s South Island is tailor-made for the young at heart. Middle-aged hunters tackle it at their peril.

Hardware: Barrett Fieldcraft

The Fieldcraft is a sweet little rifle for a mountain hunt for sheep, goats or elk, where sometimes even your boot laces are too heavy.

How to Pack and Prep for an Alaska Sheep Hunt

An Alaskan sheep hunt puts the hunter and his gear to the ultimate test. Think you’re ready? Here's a detailed list of the gear you'll need, along with a few tips for proper fitness preparation.

Hardware: Federal Premium Edge TLR

Designing a line of long-range hunting ammunition involves many engineering considerations. Federal Premium might have cracked the code with its new Edge TLR (Terminal Long Range) ammo.

Video: Federal Premium's Edge TLR

Federal Premium has announced the arrival of its new Edge TLR product line, a dedicated series of long-range hunting ammunition. Using a polymer-tipped, boat tail bullet, with a small lead core at the front, the TLR bullet has shown to give consistent expansion at distances out to 900 yards, and while that is an extreme distance for a hunting bullet, it’s nice to know that even at lower velocities you’ll get good performance.

5 Things You Need to Know About Federal Premium's Edge TLR

Federal Premium's Edge TLR line is designed to deliver optimal long-range performance. Here are five things you need to know.

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