Choosing a Shot Type
Today’s shotgunner is confronted (and often confused) by an ever-increasing variety of shot types. Which one to use for what? That is the question....
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Sauer SL5 Select Wood
1. Our test gun had a 28", stepped-rib barrel, although 26" and 30" tubes are available. The black-matte-finish barrel is chrome-lined, and a red...
Cover Dogs to Covet
There have been a lot of changes in wingshooting in the past century or so. Side-by-side shotguns have been joined by over/unders, pumps and...
Why Upland Hunters Miss
Prior to each hunting season, it is a good idea to address the issues that have caused you to miss in the past. Everyone...
The Humble Screw
There are many instances where small, seemingly innocuous things are, in fact, of monumental importance. I am reminded of a new pair of hunting...
Browning Citori Composite
An iconic shotgun transformed from wood to plastic, the Browning Citori Composite is a few ounces lighter but shoots much like the original.
New Shells for ’23
Despite shotshell-product-availability issues, especially with hunting loads, that continue largely unabated, here's what's new for 2023.
Breaking, Bad
Breaking is the opposite of steadiness, and one of the most irritating behaviors retriever owners typically deal with.
Glorious Grouse
Red grouse driven shooting is very different from shooting driven pheasants or partridge. Even walk-up grouse hunting is different. Here's why.
Wildlife on Working Lands
The central thesis of game management is this: Game can be restored by the creative use of the same tools which have heretofore destroyed...
DIY or Bring in the Pros?
In a way dog training is like a home-improvement project. Some prefer the do-it-yourself approach, while others hire a pro. One approach isn’t necessarily...
Repairing a ‘Stock Ear’
There are many ways a person might come to own a shotgun and become proficient with it. Be it through a love of dogs...