The July issue of Field & Stream, available on newsstand and the iPad June 18, 2014 is summarized and provided below for your reference.

Cover Story: Hits...And Myths, Page 38
Not everything you know─or think you know─about rifle accuracy and wingshooting is true. Field & Stream's gun experts, Dave Petzal and Phil Bourjaily, spent five days this spring putting 16 long-held principles about accuracy and shooting through rigorous tests. It was very hard, quite loud, a little painful, and in some cases, absolutely astonishing. Does gun fit really matter? Do good triggers help? Is less weight better? Our experts answer these questions and more to ensure you never miss again.

Set up your own shooting test and test the expert's results by taking aim at the July issue of Field & Stream. The fifth annual Gun Nut Challenge (Page 51) invites readers to shoot a paper target featuring an illustrated clay, and upload a photo of the results to fieldandstream.com/targetcontest2014. The most creative image and caption will win a Smith & Wesson M&P15-22 in Tan & Black.

Far-Out Trout, Page 54
Beyond the next ridge, across that far stand of trees, lies the place you dream about, where backcountry streams and ponds hold wild trout that have never tasted metal. You'd better show up with your best game because these fish are unlikely to suffer a sloppy cast or a shadow laid carelessly across a run. Editor-at-Large, T. Edward Nickens outlines the right gear and tactics necessary to make the most of back-country fishing, including a packing list of ultralight camping and fishing essentials.

Lock. Load. Cast. Page 60
Rack up more summertime bass in any pond, under any conditions by using Field & Stream's lure selection cheat sheet. Answer three simple questions about water clarity, vegetation, and bottom content, then use the chart to choose the best lures for fish near the surface, in the middle of the water column, and near the bottom.

Don't Get Bit! Page 63
Venomous snakes strike an estimated 8,000 people and 30,000 dogs in the U.S. each year. Keep your family and your pets safe this summer snake season with outdoor skills editor, Keith McCafferty's serpent survival guide─complete with tips on how to identify venomous species, lessons to learn from near-death snake stories, and measures to take if you (or your dog) are bitten. The cost for ignorance can be high: venomous snakes claim five lives per year, countless pets, and leave many victims struggling to pay for the costly antivenin needed to treat them.

Best Bow Shootout 2014, Page 69
Field & Stream's bow test panel ranks and reviews the top seven new flagship compound bows of 2014. After a rigorous three-day test that evaluated everything from accuracy to aesthetics the Bowtech RPM 360 took home "Best of the Test" honors.

Also in This Issue:
• The Season, Page 16: On Western Rivers catching a trout in midsummer typically requires the tiniest fly in your box. Editor-at-Large, Kirk Deeter advocates retiring the smallest flies and instead paying attention to water current and how the fish feed to catch more and bigger fish.

• The Total Outdoorsman, Page 20:Training a gun pup is equal parts madness and joy. T. Edward Nickens offers insightful advice on helping a dog learn the place command. All you'll need for success is repetition, an authoritative voice, and lots and lots of patience.

• Rifles, Page 22: Hunters have long known what the rest of the world misses: Most AR's have been underpowered. But now more manufacturers are offering AR-style rifles chambered in bona fide big-game rounds. Author, Jeff Johnson reviews four of the best new options on the market.

• The Wild Chef, Page 24: Wisconsin chef and angler, Lee Christenson sees culinary potential where others see a trash fish. His recipe for Smoked Asian Carp Cakes seeks to elevate the fish from merely invasive species to fine-dining meal.

• Fishing, Page 27: Howard Dickey, an 82 year-old retired Missouri farmer and longtime Field & Stream reader, shares the story behind his ingenious homemade jigs that drive largemouth crazy.

• Skills, Page 35: Build the perfect campfire for hot summer nights-a hybrid that emphasizes light over heat.

• Reader Test, Page 72: Four fisherman test ultralight spinning reels for a year to find out which deliver the biggest results.

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