Dear INSIDERs,

It’s September. Hunters are already out there tagging early-season bucks, elk are bugling, bags are getting packed, and the anticipation is building.

For us outdoorsmen, this is our Super Bowl. Months of preparation, time, sweat equity and plenty of money poured into the things that make us feel alive. There’s a lot that goes into getting to this point, and we’re grateful, to say the least, to get to live it.

We’re even more grateful to have all of you along for the journey with us.

This week, we’re diving into an epic mule deer hunt, a few long-range setups, and a little bit of this and that. Enjoy.

— The Hook & Barrel Crew

Here’s what’s on today’s agenda:

➤ A Federal Backcountry 7mm Dream Mule Deer Hunt
➤ Watch: Night Hunting Gear Breakdown
➤ Soviet Arms PSAK-47 GF5: Range Tested
➤ Watch: Assembly and Disassembly
➤ LTT Impact: A Long-Range Rifle Built to Perform

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Federal Backcountry 7mm takes us into mule deer country for the kind of hunt that makes all those months of preparation worth it. See the hunt, the country and the rifle setup behind it.

A break down of a full night hunting setup for chasing hogs — from rifle and thermal optic to scanning gear, tripod, ammo, and the small details that make a big difference when it’s pitch black in the field.

From the summit of Mount Everest with Frank Fumich to an exclusive conversation with UFC legend Dan “Hendo” Henderson, this issue is built around the pursuit of what’s possible.

September/October Issue — Available online NOW.

The PSAK-47 GF5 brings Soviet-inspired design together with modern manufacturing and a range-ready build. We put it through its paces to see how this AK-style rifle performs.

This video depicts the disassembly and reassembly of the LaRue Tactical 7.62 PredatOBR's major components.

For those looking to stretch their effective range, the LTT Impact brings a precision-focused setup into the conversation. We take a closer look at the rifle, its components and what it offers long-range shooters.

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