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What’s on the Box: How to Choose the Right Shotgun Shells

If you’re new to shotgunning, you need to know what you’re buying to ensure you’re using the ideal load for your shotgun and intended purpose. Here’s a detailed guide to all the information provided on a box of shells.

First Look: Federal Heavyweight TSS Blended Turkey Loads

Federal’s new blended Heavyweight TSS loads combine No. 7 and No. 9, or No. 8 and No. 10 shot to deliver extremely high pellet-count patterns.

Federal Premium Expands Black Cloud FS Steel with FliteControl Flex Line

Federal Premium has announced the addition of several new shot size offerings to its improved Black Cloud FS Steel with FliteControl Flex lineup, including various new No. 1 and No. 3 loads in both 12- and 20-gauge.

Rio Ammunition Launches New “Patriot Pack” to Support NRA

Rio Ammunition is releasing new packaging for its made-in-Texas “Patriot Pack” of 100 shotgun shells that proudly displays continued support for the NRA and the shooting sports.

2018 Ammunition Product of the Year: Browning BXD Waterfowl

Shotshell technology has come a long way in the past few years. Case in point: Browning’s BXD Waterfowl loads, which pack several premium features into one shell.

Hardware: Federal Premium Heavyweight TSS

Federal's new Heavyweight TSS provides the ability to increase pellet count via smaller shot size while increasing downrange energy and penetration.

First Look: Winchester Introduces Xtended Range Bismuth Shotshells

Winchester has announced its new Xtended Range Bismuth shotshells—and it's not just a waterfowl load. It works perfectly as a turkey load, and even as an upland bird load in those areas where the use of lead shot is prohibited.

First Look: Federal Premium Heavyweight TSS Turkey Loads

Federal introduces Heavyweight TSS shotshells with Tungsten Super Shot pellets, which the company says are 56 percent denser than lead, resulting in more energy and higher velocities at extreme range.

5 Things You Need to Know About Federal Premium’s Black Cloud FS Steel Close Range

Federal Premium's Black Cloud FS Steel Close Range is designed to achieve a full pattern within a very short distance, making it ideal for decoying or hunting flooded timber. Here are five things you need to know.

6 Reasons to Give Browning’s New BXD Waterfowl Loads a Chance this Season

Here are six reasons why Browning's new BXD Waterfowl loads have done so well for us, and why you should put a box or two in your blind bag this season.

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