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What are EHD and Bluetongue and What Should You Do if you Encounter it?


What are EHD and Bluetongue and What Should You Do if you Encounter it?

Both EHD and Bluetongue are realities of life these days. This brief guide offers some basic information on the causes, spread, and what this means for hunters. No matter where you are, or what time of year it is, imagine the following scene. You are walking through your favorite creek bottom in the middle of August. Although the heat and...


What is Frangible Ammunition?


What is Frangible Ammunition?

Frangible ammunition is like any other bullet except for a few unique characteristics not completely recognizable to the naked eye. However, if you were to take a frangible bullet and cut it open you would find a much different picture. Basically instead of a lead core with a copper jacket, you will find compressed copper powder. Frangible ammo is comprised...


What is +P or Overpressure Ammunition?


What is +P or Overpressure Ammunition?

Have you ever wondered what the +P and +P+ designations mean on some ammunition and firearms? It turns out that +P, or "overpressure", is a specific designation with a precise definition that refers to the pressure inside of a round of ammunition. Read on to learn more about what +P means, and when you can use it in a given...


The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Compound Bow


The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Choosing a Compound Bow

If you are in the process of choosing a compound bow, this article should help you answer a few questions. The year was 1966 when Holless Wilbur Allen sent off for a patent that would change thousands of years of tradition. This common man from Missouri never set out to change the world, heck he was just looking to become a...


Deer Hunting Ammo Guide: How to Choose the Right Bullet


Deer Hunting Ammo Guide: How to Choose the Right Bullet

With the upcoming deer season upon us it is time to start gathering up the gear, picking out our spots, and preparing ourselves for the opportunity to harvest a deer this fall. Having the right gear is essential for success on the hunt, and it starts with having the right ammo. Some considerations to make when selecting ammo for your...


.223 vs. 5.56 - Which Should You Choose?


.223 vs. 5.56 - Which Should You Choose?

If you are looking at the .223 or the 5.56 you may want to consider these points before making your purchase.  Click Here to Shop 223 Remington Ammo Click Here to Shop 5.56x45mm NATO Ammo One of the more confusing things for folks new to shooting sports is the vocabulary that comes along with those sports. Whether you are confused about the...