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Tested: Excalibur Micro Axe 340 Crossbow

Excalibur’s low-maintenance, high-performance Micro Axe 340 crossbow comes at a refreshingly affordable price.

Top 5 Buckshot Loads

Nothing tops buckshot for toppling big game at close range. We’ve tested five of the most prevalent 12-gauge, 2¾-inch loads to determine the best one for your needs.

Tested: Federal Upland Steel Loads

Prohibited from using lead shot for upland or small-game hunting? Sacrifice nothing with Federal’s new Upland Steel loads.

7 Ways to Prep for Waterfowl Season

Waterfowl season is fast approaching. Here’s what you need to do now to increase your odds this year.

The Pros and Cons of Hunt Clubs

Considering joining a hunting club? Here are some things to take into consideration before making a decision.

Tested: Nosler Model 48 NCH

Nosler is redefining handgun performance with its new Model 48 Nosler Custom Handgun, featuring match-grade components, a phenomenal stock design and a superior trigger. Hunters looking for an exceptionally accurate handgun that will stand the test of time need look no further.

An Ode to the .17 Mach 2

Although it has been largely forgotten by all but a dedicated faction of hunters, the .17 Mach 2 remains a first-rate option for small-game and varmint hunting.

Top 5 Upland Loads

Here are five no-nonsense loads that’ll ground even the most tenacious birds.

An Ode to the 16-Gauge Shotgun

Holding on for more than a century, the 16-gauge is seeing renewed interest, thanks to an inflow of new shotguns and technological advancements in ammunition and components.

Tested: CCI Clean-22 Ammo

CCI’s new Clean-22 rimfire loads feature a polymer jacket which is billed as reducing fouling in the barrel and suppressor. We put them to the test and confirmed that claim, and then some.

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