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Is the Maximum Range of Shotgun Slugs 100 yards?

The Myth: Shotgun slugs for big game should be limited to 100 yards.

Are Roof Prism Binoculars Superior to Porros?

Roof prism binoculars are all the rage (and so is their outrageous pricetags) but are they really better than porro prism binoculars?

Will Dry-Firing Damage Rimfire Guns?

The Question: Will Dryfiring Your Rimfire Damage It?

What State Is the Best Big Buck Destination?

TheQuestion: "What’s the best spot to kill a monster whitetail on a week-long trip?"

Correcting the Teacher: A Bullet's Time of Fall

Which hits the ground first; A dropped bullet or a fired bullet?

Does Small Shot Out-Penetrate Larger Shot?

With turkey season on the horizon, studious turkey hunters will notice myriad new choices in turkey loads and begin thinking they should try one.

Which Came First? The Side-by-Side or Over/Under Shotgun?

Yes, Napoleon's bejeweled side-by-side is older than your grandpappy's Browning Superposed, but that doesn't mean side-by-sides out-date over/unders. Or does it?

Why is Rifling Twist Direction Usually Right-Handed?

Have you ever noticed that most American gun makers make the rifling go in a right-handed—or clockwise—twist direction, whereas many British gun makers historically choose left-handed twists? Here's why.

BullShooters: 7 Suppressor Myths

Because silencers (or suppressors) have been regulated and priced out of the average Americans’ means since 1934 (the required federal $200 tax stamp on a 3.50 Maxim silencer equated to $3,500 in 1934 dollars), many folks misunderstand the laws associated with owning one. Here are seven myths—and the seven corresponding truths—about silencer ownership.

Will a Foam Target Sharpen Your Broadhead?

Can a foam target really sharpen the edge of your favorite broadhead in a shot or two? Field Editor Jeff Johnston investigates.

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