2019’s best new hunting gear: Fantastic firearms and awesome ammo

350 LEGEND

This new Winchester round will resonate with nostalgic deer hunters looking for something new in a straight-walled cartridge. The 350 Legend boasts more energy than a .30-30, but with less recoil. And at 200 yards, it exceeds the penetration of a .243 by more than 20 per cent. It comes in three different configurations, ranging from 150 to 180 grains.

Winchester, 1-800-333-3288; www.winchester.com

 

FASTEEL 2.0

Upgraded components, including new wads and bases, custom-blended powders and improved shot materials are at the heart of Fasteel 2.0. There are 2¾-, three- and 3½-inch 12-gauge loads, and two three-inch 20-gauge offerings. Several of these new corrosion-resistant waterfowl loads promise to take Fasteel’s renowned velocities up a notch.

Kent Cartridge, 1-800-844-1880; www.kentgamebore.com

 

OUTFITTER AMMUNITION

Backcountry hunting demands the best in gear, and this new Hornady rifle ammo aims to withstand the most rugged conditions imaginable. The nickel-plated cases are corrosion resistant and waterproof, while the sealed primer and case mouth ensure further protection. Loaded with monolithic copper-alloy GMX bullets, Outfitter comes in 12 calibres.

Korth Group, (403) 938-3255; www.hornady.com

 

LONG RANGE PRO

Designed predominantly for those who shoot paper and metal at extended ranges, Browning’s LRP lineup has launched with .30-06, .300 WM, .300 WSM, .308 Win. and 6.5 Creedmoor loads. The Sierra Tipped MatchKing boat-tailed bullets ensure high-ballistic coefficients, translating into flat trajectories and excellent velocity retention.

Browning, 1-800-333-3288; www.browningammo.com

HYPERSONIC RIFLE BONDED

Boasting velocities up to 200fps faster than standard loads, this flat-shooting, long-range deer cartridge is available in seen popular calibres, from .223 Reb up to .300 Win. Mag. The aptly named HyperSonic Rifle Bonded is topped by Remington’s proprietary Core-Lok Ultra Bonded Bullet, designed to ensure controlled expansion at higher velocities.

Remington, 1-866-662-4869; www.remington.com