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BullShooters: Will Birdshot Penetrate a Wall?

Jeff Johnston has often heard that homeowners looking for a home defense round should use a shotgun “with birdshot” because it won’t penetrate walls and therefore can't hurt family members in other rooms. But does that theory really hold up?

ARTV: Winchester's TrAAcker Shotshells

Having a hard time judging just where you missed with your scattergun? It's not a problem anymore, thanks to the folks at Winchester Ammunition. TrAAcker shotshells mimic the effect of tracer rounds and thus can aid shotgunners looking to improve.

Hardware: Franchi Intensity

The Franchi Intensity, in many ways, delivers on its name. It capitalizes on some of the industry’s most respected technologies to reliably harness the most powerful shotshell payloads, and it does so in a slim, attractive package that betrays its middle-of-the-road price point. Hard to argue with any scattergun that offers both versatility and value.

Federal Premium Announces Cash Call Promotion

Federal Premium and Primos Hunting having partnered to offer waterfowlers a chance to save money—and walk away with a free gift—this hunting season.

Reviving the Ole’ Fowlers

These shotshells enable your field-proven, vintage shotgun to safely return to waterfowling greatness.

Building the Ultimate Duck Gun

There are a variety of waterfowl shotguns available today that are plenty good, but it's hard to describe any as "perfect." Just what would be required to earn such a superlative? We investigate.

Light Is Right

Here’s why lightweight, fast-moving steel waterfowl loads are preferable to heavier, slow-advancing ones.

Best New Upland Loads

The ammunition industry has fed the market with some fantastic upland loads that continue to move the ball forward when it comes to lethality. Let’s take a look at some of the most recent products to change the game.

First Look: Federal Premium's 3rd Degree 20-Gauge

Here are five things you need to know about the new 3rd Degree 20 Gauge.

CCI Launches Big 4 Handgun Shotshell Line

Much like its Vista Outdoor companion Federal Premium, CCI piqued the interest of media members at SHOT Show 2016, thanks to the introduction of its new Big 4 handgun shotshell. Big 4 is designed to extend the range and capabilities of downsized shotshells, using a payload of No. 4 lead shot.

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