Though there is no evidence that lead bullet fragments are a threat to human or wildlife health at the population level, some hunters are choosing non-lead bullets to avoid any risk. "Given the choice ...

Big game hunters notice bullet performance, and all-copper bullets are proving their mettle in the field and at the range. To be honest, hunters resisted non-lead bullets for so long because they ...

Solid copper bullets used for big-game hunting, which were developed in the mid-1980s, “petal” or “mushroom” on impact rather than fragmenting, retain most or all of their mass and are non-toxic if ...

“Not many animals live through a bullet in the right place”. The line about that campfire is becoming a viral one since it will always be so, despite the growing volumes of bullet catalogues and the ...

Muzzleloader bullets are a distinct genre in the hunting world, and modern designs allow hunters to obtain centerfire-quality accuracy. Muzzleloaders have two inherent limitations. The first, ...

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Ammunition is the quiet part of hunting that decides whether your “perfect” shot turns into a deer that tips over in sight, or a long, frustrating track that leaves you second-guessing everything.