Hardware Review: Hornady Backcountry Defense
A casual hike, a quick trip to grab firewood or a morning spent chasing trout all carry the potential of encountering a furry threat that might want to remind you that you are no longer at the top of the hierarchy.
New for 2026: Federal Terminal Ascent Handgun
Federal Ammunition has announced its new Terminal Ascent Handgun ammunition line, built to deliver accuracy and terminal performance for hunters who carry a handgun into the field.
Hardware: Remington 1911 R1 10mm Hunter Long Slide
The R1 10mm Hunter Long Slide is a good choice for hunting smaller big game. It’s also a great gun for those who work outdoors and carry a handgun. This is a gun that can handle without compromise a wide range of issues: injured livestock, pest control, hunting opportunities or personal defense.
Top 5 10mm Semi-Autos for Hunting
When it comes to portable semi-auto pistols for hunting, there’s only one real factory standard cartridge choice: the 10mm auto. Let's take a look at the top five 10mm semi-autos currently on the market.
Federal Vital-Shok Trophy Bonded 10mm Auto
When it comes to handgun hunting, there is only one factory-loaded semi-auto cartridge that Keith Wood considers a serious contender for use on deer-sized big game: 10mm Auto. Federal Premium set out to develop a 10mm projectile that would penetrate deeply, expand reliably and retain a significant portion of its weight to maintain terminal momentum. How did it stack up afield? Read on to find out.
Federal Premium 10 mm Hunting Ammo
Federal Premium is giving handgun hunters a new option with the introduction of its 180-grain 10 mm load.
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