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The Mythical ‘Even’ Pattern
Because gamebirds are almost always passing at angles through the shotstring, the chances of them lining up with a pattern "hole" are slim.
The Long & Short of It
Some grouse and woodcock hunters are concerned that they are being handicapped by using shorter barrels. They need not worry.
Patterning Myths Continue
The frustrating persistence of patterning myths.
The 28 Gauge for Hunting
Thanks to load and pellet upgrades, the 28 gauge now offers improved patterns and lethality at distance.
TSS: What It Is and Isn’t
TSS has been receiving a lot of hype lately. If you are a turkey hunter, you no doubt have noticed that several US shotshell manufacturers have begun offering TSS turkey loads. And TSS now is being marketed to waterfowl and upland hunters.
Rio’s Pro Eco Wad
Rio's Pro Eco Wad is made from organic vegetable materials and is 100% biodegradable and totally water soluble.
Many Questions, Many Answers
Answering readers’ questions.
Pressure vs. Recoil
Clearing up misunderstandings about pressure vs. recoil
New Loads of Interest
Waterfowlers have plenty of new options—everything from 16-gauge steel loads to shells with 100-percent-biodegradable wads.
Keep It in Balance
You will never shoot well with an out-of-balance, too-heavy load for the gun you’re carrying.
High Vs. Low Pressure
Some shooters assume that “low-pressure” loads are safe for use in older shotguns. At this point that belief is purely speculative.