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Monster Pike, Deer Cartridges, and Black Bear Hunts with iSportsman
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A Contrarian’s Guide to the 5 Best Deer Cartridges
When everyone else at deer camp is bragging about their 6.5 Creedmoors and .30-06s, the contrarian hunter knows better. The truth is that “best” doesn’t mean newest, flattest or flashiest—it means effective, forgiving, and fun to shoot. These five cartridges prove that practicality beats popularity every time. Read More»
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 | Make the Most of Early Deer StandsThe weather is still warm, the insects still annoying and the deer aren’t moving like you want except at the edges of the day. It doesn’t feel like deer season by any classical measure, but don’t let that stop you. |
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