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Making the Best Even Better: Benelli’s New Super Black Eagle 3 – Full Review.

Making the Best Even Better: Benelli’s New Super Black Eagle 3 – Full Review.

For more information, visit . To purchase on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: . Twenty-six years after the introduction of the original Super Black Eagle by Benelli made waves among waterfowlers and shotgun fans in general, the company continues to set the standard for auto-loading shotguns with its third variant of the inertia-driven scattergun. When first [...]

Swagger Bipod with Crazy Leg Technology - SHOT Show 2017

Swagger Bipod with Crazy Leg Technology – SHOT Show 2017

The guys at Swagger believe they’ve solved the issue with a cool, original bipod design that involves flexible legs that can twist and angle as the shooter adjusts for a shot.

Mossy Oak's New Dieback Thigh Rig for Hunters – SHOT Show 2017

Mossy Oak’s New Dieback Thigh Rig for Hunters – SHOT Show 2017

The Dieback Thigh Rig minimalist hunting pack is for when your pockets aren’t big enough — and a fanny pack isn’t happening.

A Sub-$700 Over-Under Shotgun? The Stevens 555—Full Review.

A Sub-$700 Over-Under Shotgun? The Stevens 555—Full Review.

Shooters on tight budgets are always looking for a great deal. So, it was welcome news when Stevens announced the addition of three compact models to expand out their popular value line of 555 shotguns. Already, the flagship 555 in 12-gauge has earned high praise from shooters and outdoor writers alike for its modest beauty, solid performance and ridiculously wallet-friendly price (under $700) for an over/under shotgun. These three new compact models (in 20-gauge, 28-gauge and .410-bore offerings) only build on that reputation and provide a host of options for the sub-gauge fan.

An Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto for Under $600? The Stevens S1200—Full Review.

An Inertia-Driven Semi-Auto for Under $600? The Stevens S1200—Full Review.

Introduced earlier this year as the company’s first-ever semi-auto shotgun, the Stevens S1200 is powered using a very smooth, fast Benelli-esque inertia recoil system but comes with a very unBenelli-esque price—starting at well under $600, for a semi-auto shotgun.

Deer Camp: Keeping Warm When Temperatures Turn Cold

Deer Camp: Keeping Warm When Temperatures Turn Cold

Cold can be the deer hunter’s friend. A good pre-rut chill can kick deer movement into overdrive while serious cold settling in during the late season can inspire deer to move and feed. However, cold can also be as challenging to withstand for the hunter as it can be for the deer.

Deer Camp: Top Tips For Effective Deer Calling

Deer Camp: Top Tips For Effective Deer Calling

While deer hunting may be seen by some as a sport where hunters simply go sit in a spot and wait for something to walk by, that characterization couldn’t be further from the truth. What if your deer is out of range and you need to bring him closer? That’s where a great hunter turns to his calls, and making the right ones can be critical.

Deer Camp: Top Trail Camera Tips For Before, During & After Deer Season

Deer Camp: Top Trail Camera Tips For Before, During & After Deer Season

When it comes to scouting and whitetails, trail cameras are one of the best inventions ever created. Find out more about top tips on employing them as well as some of the best options available today.

Deer Camp: Five Top Field-Ready Backpacks for Deer Hunters

Deer Camp: Five Top Field-Ready Backpacks for Deer Hunters

A good backpack is essential gear for the hunter no matter whether he or she plans to hike far off the beaten path to their favorite stand or plan on sitting a blind right off the edge of a field behind the house.

Deer Camp: Five Top Deer Gear Essentials

Deer Camp: Five Top Deer Gear Essentials

Hunting is a gear intensive sport, some types of hunting more so than others. There are items, beyond the obvious firearm or bow (and ammo or arrows), that can really make your hunts more successful, enjoyable and even safer. Read on to find out some of our top picks.