I ordered a new .410 shotgun and a selection of shells, did some testing and patterning, and then headed afield to see if I could bring down a tom or jake with the little-bitty scattergun.
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My .410 Experience: Going Small Bore for Big Toms
BY Brian McCombie Published: June 1, 2020 { 3 comments }Field Tested: Rocky Waterproof Snakeproof Boots
BY Brian McCombie Published: June 1, 2020 { 3 comments }If you hunt snake areas, do yourself a favor and consider these classic snake boots. Your life could depend upon it—literally.
2020 Gift Guide For The Father Who Loves To Hunt
BY Aram Von Benedikt Published: June 1, 2020 { 5 comments }Have a special someone in your life that loves to hunt? Father? Husband? Shirttail relative? Here’s a list of items that range from inexpensive to costly, little to big, subtle to showy. All are geared toward the serious hunter. All are awesome. Listed in no particular order.
Wilson Combat’s 300 HAM’R Ultralight Hunter: A Welterweight with a Big Punch
BY Mike Dickerson Published: June 1, 2020 { 30 comments }The Ultralight Hunter was designed for hunting, but the author believes the rifle would be equally adept in a home-defense role loaded with the right 300 HAM’R ammunition.
20′ BIG DENALI 1.5-MAN Ladder Stand by HAWK
BY News Wire Published: June 1, 2020 { 0 comments }Staying alert on the stand is key to effective hunting, and the 20′ Big Denali™ ladder stand from HAWK® delivers the comfort and space needed to maintain focus during those long hours in the field.
Frangible Ammo for the Win
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: May 24, 2020 { 28 comments }There are so many myths and rumors out there about frangible ammunition it can be hard to keep track. Not only can frangibles be used for hunting and self-defense, they should be. Keep reading to find out the hows and whys of the modern frangible bullet.
Jake Time: A Land Filled With Rio Grande Youngsters
BY Brian McCombie Published: May 4, 2020 { 3 comments }In 20 years of turkey hunting, I’d never heard or seen so many jakes. Or been so fooled by so many of them. Big, brawny jakes, their gobbles loud and booming like mature toms.
Simple Gourmet: Foolproof Mother’s Day Pot Roast
BY Levi Sim Published: May 4, 2020 { 0 comments }This recipe will help you make a tasty meal of meat from the shoulder, one of the least tender big pieces of meat you brought home. It’s simple food, but it’s delicious.
Archery Field Test: Prime Logic CT3
BY Jace Bauserman Published: May 4, 2020 { 0 comments }The Prime Logic CT3 met and surpassed my expectations, and it definitely gets my stamp of approval.
How to Assemble an Awesome Bivy Hunting Setup – Part 3: The Gear and the Gun
BY Aram Von Benedikt Published: May 4, 2020 { 1 comment }In part three let’s take a detailed look at the remaining essential gear, as well as great backcountry rifle setups. Remember; good quality gear lasts longer, works better, and offers the best chance of keeping you alive when the chips are down.









