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Ammo

Are Slug Guns Obsolete? Pros, Cons, Relevancy, and Nemesis

The new wave of straight-wall cartridges has reduced demand for slug guns among deer hunters, but does this mark the end for shotgun slugs?

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Optics

Pulsar Merger Duo NXP50: Sensational Dual-Tech Binoculars

By combining digital and thermal channels Pulsar's innovative Merger Duo NXP binoculars provide superb viewing any time of day or night.

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Ammo

Cartridge Comparison: Hornady's 22 ARC vs .223 vs .22-250

Hornady's 22 ARC is the most well-rounded factory .22 centerfire cartridge available today. Does that mean you should give up on your .223 or .22-250?

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Guns

The Best New Bear Defense Guns of 2024

When you're deep in the backcountry with big predators, a reliable firearm is the best way to stop a bear attack. Here are six great new bear-stopping firearms available this year.

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North America

The Best North American Black Bear Destinations

There are a lot of great opportunities to hunt black bears — if you know where to look.

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North America

The Best Places To Hunt Black Bears in North America

There are a lot of great opportunities to hunt black bears, if you know where to look.

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Optics

Accuracy Made Easy: The Burris Veracity Scope Review

Range. Dial. Shoot. The game-changing Veracity scope provides the simplest aiming solution of any optic.

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Ammo

The Best Long-range Hunting Bullets

The latest crop of long-range hunting cartridges offer improved performance. But do you really need to buy a new rifle?

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Ammo

The Truth About Nosler Big Game Bullets - Complete Guide

Nosler makes some of the finest hunting bullets available today, but to achieve optimum performance, it's essential to match the projectile to the game you're hunting.

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The Top Practical Guns For The Road Less Traveled
Guns

The Top Practical Guns For The Road Less Traveled

Here's a list of our favorite truck and trail guns—versatile firearms that perform a variety of tasks, with a key feature in common: they'll be close at hand when you need them.

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Black Bear Hunting Alaska
North America Big Game

Chasing Big Black Bears On The Beaches Of Southeast Alaska

A boat-based hunt for big, black bruins on Alaska's Kachemak Bay

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Long range hunting is as much of an art form as it is a science. On one hand it requires diligent
Ammo

8 Best Calibers for Successful Long-Range Hunting

Long range hunting is as much of an art form as it is a science. On one hand it requires diligent

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