Best Ammo for Deer Hunting, Tested for Accuracy

I shot six different types of whitetail hunting ammo through two rifles to see which performed best in terms of precision, consistency, and value The post Best Ammo for Deer Hunting, Tested for Accuracy appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By John B. Snow •

Are Cheap Skills Worth Learning?

“Cheap skills” are one of the quiet traps that catch shooters who believe they are doing the right thing simply because they occasionally show up at the range. The phrase sounds harsh, but it describes a very real phenomenon: nominal skills built quickly, casually, or without standards. The s...

By Steve Tarani •

The 20-Shot Zero: Stop Walking Away With a Near-O

Most shooters leave the range with what one precision rifle shooter calls a “near-o” rather than a true zero. Too few rounds go downrange, and the scope corrections that follow are not precise enough to trust. The fix is a sampling method that pools roughly 20 shots into a single data...

By James Chen •

6.5 Creedmoor Vs. .300 Win Mag: Here’s the Truth About Cartridge Selection

Many hunters pick a magnum cartridge because they want extra insurance in case their shot isn’t perfect — but what does that advantage really look like? The post 6.5 Creedmoor Vs. .300 Win Mag: Here’s the Truth About Cartridge Selection appeared first on Outdoor Life.

By Tyler Freel •

Why “Knockdown Power” Fails Every Big Game Hunter

Watch enough hunting footage and you’ll see the same two outcomes with the same cartridge. An animal shot squarely through the lungs and heart sometimes runs 30, 40, or 50 yards before it expires, and other times falls where it stood. Hunters describe loading an identical cartridge and bull...

By James Chen •
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