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12-Gauge Slugs vs .270 Winchester: Which Ammo Stops Deer faster?

Craig Raleigh
Lightfield Hybred vs. .270 Winchester

Since we like a good exchange of opinions as much as anybody else, let’s take a close look at two very good types of ammunition and their effectiveness at putting whitetail deer on the ground. Many hunters started off with a slug gun before graduating a mighty rifle. Still others started out with a rifle […]

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300 PRC Ammo: Frequently Asked Questioned Answered, Plus Our Top Picks


300 PRC Ammo

More hunters than ever are picking up rifles chambered for the 300 PRC (precision rifle cartridge) these days. It makes total sense. The long-range centerfire round has proved itself both on the competitive shooting range and in the field on North America’s largest big game animals time and again since it was first introduced in […]

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The Best Ear Protection for Shooting Skeet, Birds, and Big Game


Shooting Ear Protection

The importance of ear protection truly can’t be emphasized enough. Whether you’re shooting skeet, bird hunting, or are in the back country pursuing big game, it’s imperative that you wear the right protection to prevent damage to your eardrums. This can be applied to even those who aren’t shooting but are just nearby the shots. […]

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Steel Shot vs. Bismuth vs. Tungsten: What Gives You the Best Bang for Your Buck?


Steel Shot vs Bismuth vs Tungsten

Have you ever been knee-deep in flooded timber, crouched alongside a tree as you watch a flock of mallards work your decoys like they read the script perfectly? You give them a few last feed chuckles as they cup their wings, and you make your shot. You swing perfectly with the appropriate lead, only to […]

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Ammo Storage Tips and Solutions That Will Extend Shelf Life


Ammo Storage

People are stocking up on ammunition. That is no secret. Hunters and shooters have been hoarding whatever calibers they can find ever since the world was turned upside down in 2020. We are still feeling the after-effects of what was arguably the worst ammo shortage this country has ever seen. While my area of Michigan […]

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Rifle Scope Numbers: What They Indicate and What You Need for Hunting


rifle scope numbers

Just like all the options for firearms and ammo, the wide variety of rifle scopes on the market today can make selecting the best model for your individual hunting scenarios challenging. You can research all the best brands, compare prices, and check out all the bells and whistles, but understanding the basics of how you […]

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