Hornady Backcountry Defense ammunition boxes bullets arranged on white gray table with clear shadow below packaging

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.

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