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.308 vs .30-06: Which Round is Better, and for What Uses?

Is there really a noticeable difference between .308 Win. and .30-06 Springfield? In the long, storied history of American firearms, no two rifle cartridges are endlessly debated as much as the .308 and .30-06. Both rounds have origins with the U.S. Army, and both have seen action in conflicts all over the world. Both have […]

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Buckshot vs. Birdshot: A Total Newbie’s Guide

Ammo, Guns, Hunting, Shooting |

Shotgun ammunition is just plain confusing–this quick guide should help you get started. If you are brand new to guns, specifically shotguns, absolutely everything about shotgun ammunition probably just makes you want to walk away and do something else. While there is some vague consistency to handgun and rifle ammunition, shotgun shells and shot size […]

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Do Deer Decoys Work? These Are a Few Situations Where They Do, and Some Where They Don’t

Archery, Hunting |

YouTube:Cabela’s Hunting

This is when you should and shouldn’t utilize decoys to attract deer. Using decoys is a popular way of hunting for many species like waterfowl and predators. But it’s far less popular for whitetail deer. Deer hunting enthusiasts and enthusiasts of other big game just don’t take advantage of decoying like they should. If you […]

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Will Hunting and Fishing Ever Cease Being an American Tradition?

Fishing, Guns, Hunting |

Michigan DNR

Will hunting and fishing ever cease being American traditions? As outdoorsmen and women, we’d like to think hunting and fishing are deeply enshrined traditions that will live forever. But will they always be that way? Before we begin, let me first say I don’t play political blame games. America is deeply divided politically right now, […]

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Leupold’s ‘Project Hunt’ Contest Seeks to Capture Your Fall Adventures on Film

Archery, Bows, Hunting |

Here’s your chance to immortalize your 2021 hunting season with expert help. Enter the Project Hunt contest, and your hunt could be filmed and shared by Leupold. How cool would it be to have a professional videographer follow you throughout your hunting season? You’ve probably dreamt of the possibility, but have always had to come […]

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