Exclusive Look: New Hunting Firearms & Ammo at OSG Roundtable

August 15, 2018 By John Geiger

Game & Fish Magazines Editor in Chief John Geiger tried out some great new hunting gear at the Outdoor Sportsman Group Roundtable. (Photo by Joe Kriz)

As the season starts, we found some great new hunting firearms and ammo.

Game & Fish Editor in Chief John Geiger recently attended the Outdoor Sportsman Group Roundtable, where he got an up-close look at some of the best new hunting firearms and ammo. Here are four items that stood out.

Ruger American

Federal Premium Black Cloud TSS

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Federal Premium had tremendous success with their TSS tungsten-alloy turkey load earlier this year, so they put it in a waterfowl load. BlackCloud TSS has their famous BlackCloud mix of shot plus TSS shot. It'll tear them up in a big way.

Hodgdon Powder Triple Seven FireStar Pellets

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Anyone who uses a muzzleloader knows those cylindrical powder pellets. But Hodgdon has a clever new take on the shape. Wish I thought of that!

TriStar Viper G2 Bronze

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There are precious few semi-auto .410s Because it's so hard to get them to cycle various shells consistently. Remington did it in their 1100 series and now TriStar is trying to make a go of it as well with their Turkish imports. How did it go? Check out the video.

Draper Hunt 1

Hunting

Draper Hunt 1

David Draper continues the pursuit of the Sea to Sea Turkey Slam with the third subspecies, the Merriam's wild turkey. Set against a backdrop of iconic rock formations and rich frontier history, Draper navigates challenging landscapes in search of this elusive bird

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Draper Hunt 2

Hunting

Draper Hunt 2

David Draper returns to the field for another day in pursuit of the elusive Merriam's wild turkey. With determination and skill, he faces the challenges of the hunt—will today bring success?

Hunting

Kevin Steele - California Hunt #2

Hunting

Kevin Steele - California Hunt #2

As Kevin undertakes another day of pursuing the elusive Rio Grande Turkey, will he achieve success?

Hunting

Kevin Steele - Patterning Your Turkey Hunt

Hunting

Kevin Steele - Patterning Your Turkey Hunt

The second hunter in the Turkey Slam, Kevin Steele, demonstrates effective patterning and preparation techniques for a successful turkey hunt.

Hunting

Kevin Steele - California Hunt #1

Hunting

Kevin Steele - California Hunt #1

Kevin Steele continues the thrilling North American Turkey Slam right in his backyard, exploring his home state of California in search of the elusive Rio Grande species.

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Kali Parmley - Florida Turkey Slam #1

Hunting

Kali Parmley - Florida Turkey Slam #1

The North American Turkey Slam challenges hunters to harvest all four species of North American turkeys: the Rio Grande, Merriam's, Eastern, and Osceola. Kali Parmley kicks off the adventure by heading to Florida to pursue the elusive Osceola.

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Kali Parmley - Florida Turkey Slam #2

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: How and When to Fish a Buzz Toad

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: How and When to Fish a Buzz Toad

In this episode of “Crash Course,” host Shane Beilue takes a look at the buzz toad, a versatile lure that pairs the topwater action of a buzzbait with the anti-fouling properties of a weedless frog.

Destinations

Polaris – Pack Up and Play On

Destinations

Polaris – Pack Up and Play On

Packing all of your essentials is a necessity when heading out to camp. But you must have a vehicle to get everything from point A to point B. And the Polaris Xpedition has ample cargo space to transport most anything you could possibly need all while providing a fully enclosed ride along the way.

Gear

Polaris – Camping Adventures In Style

Gear

Polaris – Camping Adventures In Style

Gone are the days where your side by side exposes you to the elements. The fully enclosed Polaris Xpedition keeps you comfortable and dry regardless of what Mother Nature throws your way during your camping adventures.

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: How to Find Bass in an Unfamiliar Lake

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: How to Find Bass in an Unfamiliar Lake

Fishing an unfamiliar body of water can be equal parts exciting and overwhelming. Our eagerness to dial in the bite is often weighed down by the magnitude of the task at hand. In this episode of “Crash Course,” host Shane Beilue provides some tips that can make the process a bit more methodical.

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Is Bait Color Choice Important?

Fishing

Bass Crash Course: Is Bait Color Choice Important?

Many bass fishermen agonize over the color of whatever lure they are using. Game & Fish “Crash Course” host Shane Beilue contends that taking note of things like forage and water clarity are more important than having every color under the sun at your disposal.