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First Look: Winchester Deer Season Slug

Winchester’s all-new Deer Season slug utilizes a rear stabilized wad that travels downrange with the slug, separating upon impact. The combination results in greatly improved accuracy, as well as retained velocity to maximize energy downrange.

SHOT Show 2019: Winchester Xpert Snow Goose Loads

Waterfowl hunters have used the Winchester’s reliable Xpert steel loads for years, and the company adds to its famous line for 2019, introducing its new Xpert Snow Goose 12-gauge ammo, available in both 3- and 3½-inch shell lengths.

New for 2019: Federal Shorty Shotshell

Although just 1.75-inch long, Federal’s new Shorty shotshells offer similar patterns, energy and accuracy as full-size counterparts, and are perfect for teaching new hunters how to handle a full-sized shotgun.

Top 6 Upland Loads for Late-Season Hunts

Though the year is winding down, there’s still plenty of birds to be had for the hunter willing to bear the cold. Grab a box of shells from this list and hit the snow-covered fields knowing these loads have what it takes to drop upland birds.

Remington Introduces Premier Expander Sabot Slugs

Remington’s new Premier Expander shotshells feature Barnes’ all-copper tipped Expander slugs, delivering massive terminal performance and accuracy at a price hunters will appreciate.

Federal Premium Introduces New and Improved Speed-Shok Waterfowl Loads

Federal’s redesigned Speed-Shok shotshells are now available in sub-gauge and high-velocity 12-gauge loads, and include several new features that improve performance.

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.

Hardware: Hevi-Shot Hevi-X

Hevi-X sits right at a sweet spot where performance and price meet to offer the average waterfowl hunter a premium shell he can afford to shoot.

Field Test: Browning Sub-Gauge BPT Loads

Contributor Brad Fitzpatrick tests the first 28-gauge load to wear the Buckmark logo on the clays course and in the field.

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