Ben Dettamanti, aka Shed Crazy, drops in to shed some light on his 50-state antler extravaganza and new regulations surrounding the ever-more popular practice of picking up antlers. Tine in for a fun conversation with the most shedicated guy we know.

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5 days of shooting, approximately 30 stages, all while representing your country — the World Shotgun Shoot happens every 3 years and is the Olympics of action shotgun shooting. Vortex’s Reuben Aleckson and Adam Maxwell give a detailed rundown of the event and how you can qualify to represent the USA at the next one.

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Big game application season is in full swing. Two months into the new year, several deadlines have already come and gone. Austin Atkinson from Huntin' Fool hits us with tag draw tips and strategies to get you in the game – literally.

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The Ruger Model 44 is a fast, handy, lightweight, carbine in 44 Mag. Perfect for brush busting, deer drives and even defensive work, what’s not to like? Nothing from 1961 to 1985. So, what changed? The gang is back together chatting all about this super cool rifle, a few of its cousins, and if it has a place in our modern world.

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Getting your scope level is a critical component of the mounting process. Mark Boardman and Ryan Muckenhirn demonstrate the reverse projection method to get perfect level. This process is illuminating and the gravity of the result it yields cannot be overstated.

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After hitting the range and shooting the 17 HMR and 22 Mag into gel, all signs point to a clear winner. So why are the guys still perplexed as to which one they’d select? Tune in as they break down the results.

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Sheep hunting, getting lucky enough to draw a tag, and having the financial means to book a hunt with an outfitter are all difficult. Mark Boardman grabs Huntin’ Fool’s Austin Atkinson to discuss all these things ­­ — including how you can get the chance to win the entire North American Sheep Slam.

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Vortex took a dedicated, intentional, and problem-solving shotgun approach to the Viper Shotgun Dot. And it worked. Sitting incredibly low for optimal cheek weld with a fully enclosed emitter, this optic is ready to take on all your shot-gunning needs. Tune in to hear about your next shotgun sight.

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