Finns And My Father Lead

Finns and My Father

A chance to follow in his father’s footsteps on a moose hunt in Finland proved to be irresistible to the author, who may never have become a gunwriter without his father’s pioneering trip 33 years ago.

The Mauser 98: Still Perfect for Hunters

If there were ever a classic rifle design—one that would go on to spawn innumerable copies—it is the Mauser 98. While the vast majority of American hunters rely upon the multitude of popular American bolt-action rifles, they owe a huge debt of gratitude to Paul Mauser’s turnbolt design.

Hardware: 27 Nosler

Nosler has taken the venerable .270 caliber to a new level with the introduction of the 27 Nosler. Conceived as a 21st century upgrade, the new cartridge delivers previously unobtainable downrange ballistics by pairing the ultimate combination of case capacity with modern long-for-caliber bullets.

Shot Placement 101: Where to Shoot a Deer

The goal of every shot at game is to guide the bullet to the perfect place on the animal so it enters the body and disables or destroys vitals resulting in a swift kill. Here’s a detailed look at the various options that get the job done.

How to Choose the Right Hunting Bullet

Understanding the intended purpose of a bullet and its effect on the body of your quarry is vitally important for making ethical, one-shot-kills. But with so many bullet styles, brands, calibers and game animals of varying sizes, the process can be confusing. Here’s a primer to get you started.

Top 5 Optics for Turkey Guns

Beads are for jewelry. Get with the times and add an optic to your cherished turkey gun.

How to Zero a Rifle

Here’s a straightforward, step-by-step beginner’s guide to zeroing a rifle.

First Look: Remington Premier Scirocco Bonded Ammo

The new Remington Premier Scirocco Bonded is wonderfully accurate, possesses a high ballistic coefficient value and has excellent terminal performance with deep penetration.

A Beginner’s Guide to Bowhunting

It’s never too late to become a bowhunter, and getting started is easier than you think. Here’s how to go about the process, including bow selection and fit, broadhead selection, practice drills and crucial hunting techniques.

Know-How: Best Bow Shots for Turkeys

Scores of bowhunters have learned the hard way that gobblers aren’t easy targets. Besides being incredibly wary, the bird has an anatomy that is often misunderstood. Knowing when to draw and where to aim will greatly elevate your odds this spring.

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