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The Knockdown Power Myth

The Knockdown Power Myth

By Ron Spomer

Bullet placement is far more important in the field than bullet theory. Photo: Although black bears are usually not as large as grizzlies, they can be just as dangerous, so it’s best to knock them down. The author prefers a deep-penetrating bullet that will exit, leaving two holes for trailing. There’s an old joke about the hunter who k...

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Going Full Bore
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By Dave Henderson

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Building Your Own Patterning Board
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By J. Wayne Fears

Having a convenient place to test shotshells and choke tubes will make you a more efficient wingshooter. A growing number of shotgun hunters use their scatterguns year-round. It’s turkey hunting in the spring, sporting clays during t... READ MORE


Which .22 Centerfire?
Which .22 Centerfire?

By John Haviland

It’s hard not to like cartridges with names like Swift, Hornet and Fireball. Here’s what they do best in the field. Photo: The .22-250 Rem and .220 Swift have the reach when shots are long. There really are only a few popular .2... READ MORE


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