2026’s best new hunting gear: Top ammo options for the Canadian wilds, from woods to wetlands

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FINAL STRUT

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If you want a turkey load with a little more reach, consider Remington’s Final Strut shotshells. With a density of 12 grams per cubic centimetre, the tungsten-blended pellets are heavier than lead, delivering dense patterns and more retained energy at longer distances. In 12-gauge, the three-inch two-ounce loads come in #6 and #7 shot. For those preferring a 20-gauge, there are three-inch 1¼-ounce loads of #6 and #7 shot.

Learn more: www.remington.com

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SUPREME LONG RANGE

Featuring BC Max bullets designed for extreme long-range rifle hunting, Supreme Long Range features an extended boattail profile and a heat-resistant tip. Coupled with the heavy-for-calibre bullets, this ammunition now offers the highest ballistic coefficient in the Winchester family. Five calibres popular with long-range hunters are available, from 6.5 Creedmoor up to .300 Win. Mag., with four more soon to come.

Learn more: www.winchester.com

 

HUNTER SERIES RIMFIRE

If you hunt small game with a .22 LR rifle, you’ll want to try this latest ammunition from CCI. Designed specifically for hunting squirrels, rabbits and woodchucks, these flat-nosed bullets promise to deliver excellent terminal performance without ruining the meat. There are two options to select from: a 40-grain load with a muzzle velocity of 1,235 fps, or a sub-sonic load at 1,050 fps.

Learn more: www.cci-ammunition.com