--- title: The Mossberg Journal | Eric Conn description: Eric Conn is an avid outdoorsman, husband, father, writer, and bearded gospel man. When he’s not adventuring in the wild, he writes and is the Editor in Chief at Gun Digest magazine. --- [Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) [![Mossberg](https://resources.mossberg.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mossberg-theme/images/logo.svg)](https://www.mossberg.com) [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) [Cart](https://www.mossberg.com/checkout/cart/) [Sign In](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/login) / [Sign Up](https://www.mossberg.com/customer/account/create/) [Dealers](https://www.mossberg.com/dealers/) - [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help/) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/) [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Home](https://www.mossberg.com) - [Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) # [The Mossberg Journal](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) [Security](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/security) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) [News](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/news) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## Posts by Eric Conn: ## Posts by Eric Conn: [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-moose.png?width=796&name=moss-moose.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/10-best-moose-hunting-cartridges-of-all-time) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [10 Best Moose Hunting Cartridges of All Time](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/10-best-moose-hunting-cartridges-of-all-time) Here’s a look at the 10 best moose hunting cartridges of all time. Which cartridge will you choose to take down your bull? 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10-590M-2.png?width=796&name=10-590M-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/8-great-cartridges-for-bear-hunting) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [8 Great Cartridges for Bear Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/8-great-cartridges-for-bear-hunting) There are different kinds of bear hunts, but one constant: a huge predator with fangs and claws that can be life-threatening. 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-steel-shootoff-2.png?width=796&name=01-steel-shootoff-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/concealed-carry-training-for-two) [Security](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/security) ## [Team Tactics: Concealed Carry Training for Two](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/concealed-carry-training-for-two) The new Team Tactics course, at Gunsite, a three-day training experience designed to teach two people how to work as a team in personal defense situations. 4 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/02-308-Nov-30-2021-08-20-43-12-PM.png?width=796&name=02-308-Nov-30-2021-08-20-43-12-PM.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/308-vs-creedmoor-which-is-better) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [.308 vs. 6.5 Creedmoor: Which is the Better Cartridge?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/308-vs-creedmoor-which-is-better) The great question is, which cartridge is better? In order to help answer that question, let’s first consider the hunting world and average shots on most game within 300 yards. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/View-Target-in-Scope-Mossberg-1.png?width=796&name=View-Target-in-Scope-Mossberg-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-long-range-cartridges) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [7 Best Long-Range Cartridges of All Time](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/best-long-range-cartridges) There’s a host of tried-and-true factory loads that are widely available, relatively affordable, and come in a variety of bullet types. From all sizes of game to competition, here’s a look at the seven best long-range cartridges of all time. 8 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/03-moss-bear-2.png?width=796&name=03-moss-bear-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/albertas-massive-black-bears) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Northern Exposure: Hunting Alberta’s Massive Black Bears](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/albertas-massive-black-bears) Bears are hard to find. Alberta offers baited bear hunts, which typically produce opportunities to kill bears in excess of 7 feet, many of them approaching 30 years of age. 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-home%20defense-2.png?width=796&name=moss-home%20defense-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/home-defense-plan) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [Building the Ultimate Home Defense Plan](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/home-defense-plan) While we tend to focus on the firearms themselves, the first step in home defense is developing a plan for protecting your household. 1 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-22vs17hmr-Mossberg-2.png?width=796&name=01-22vs17hmr-Mossberg-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/which-cartridge-is-better) [Sporting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/sporting) ## [.22 vs. .17 HMR: Which Cartridge is Better?](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/which-cartridge-is-better) I'll address that question by considering a number of factors, including ballistic performance, cost of ammunition, and availability of rifles for each cartridge. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/moss-score%20big%20in%20the%20rut.png?width=796&name=moss-score%20big%20in%20the%20rut.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-score-big-in-the-rut) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Western Muleys: How to Score Big in the Rut](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/how-to-score-big-in-the-rut) Late season mule deer hunts in the rut are among the most coveted tags out there. They’re often hard to draw, but the wait is worth the reward. 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/03-coyotes-web.png?width=796&name=03-coyotes-web.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/successful-predator-hunt) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Tips for a Guaranteed Successful Predator Hunt](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/successful-predator-hunt) The summer months can be a dynamite time to pile up the predator pelts. Here are eight guaranteed tips for making your hunt a success. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/04-muledeer%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=04-muledeer%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/10-greatest-deer-hunting-cartridges) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [10 Greatest Deer Hunting Cartridges](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/10-greatest-deer-hunting-cartridges) Nothing captures our affection as hunters and riflemen like a well-made deer rifle in an all-American cartridge paired with an all-American Mossberg Patriot Rifle. 6 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01-mossberg-web-2.png?width=796&name=01-mossberg-web-2.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/7-golden-rules-of-long-range-shooting) [How-To's](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/how-tos) ## [7 Golden Rules of Long-Range Shooting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/7-golden-rules-of-long-range-shooting) With the right gear and a proper understanding of the fundamental aspects of marksmanship, going long isn’t as lofty a proposition as you might think. 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/predator-gear-in-truck-Large-768x576.jpeg?width=796&name=predator-gear-in-truck-Large-768x576.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/8-best-predator-cartridges-of-all-time) [Product](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/product) ## [8 Best Predator Cartridges of All Time](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/8-best-predator-cartridges-of-all-time) When it comes to predator cartridges, several factors make for a legendary round. 8 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/scopefeat.png?width=796&name=scopefeat.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rifle-hunting-7-ways-to-get-tuned-up) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [Rifle Hunting: 7 Ways to Get Tuned Up](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/rifle-hunting-7-ways-to-get-tuned-up) Don't get caught unprepared for hunting season. Get your gun tuned up for rifle hunting this season with these 7 easy tips. 5 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/04-prairiedogs-web-2-1.png?width=796&name=04-prairiedogs-web-2-1.png)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/nine-mule-deer-hunting-tips) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [9 Mule Deer Hunting Tips: From Field to Table](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/nine-mule-deer-hunting-tips) Any experienced Western hunter will tell you a mule deer hunt can be one of the most enjoyable fall pursuits to be had. 7 minute read [![](https://resources.mossberg.com/hs-fs/hubfs/womens-rifle-shooting-steel-targets%20copy.jpeg?width=796&name=womens-rifle-shooting-steel-targets%20copy.jpeg)](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/introducing-female-hunters-to-shooting) [Hunting](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/tag/hunting) ## [8 Tips for Introducing Female Hunters to Shooting Sports](https://resources.mossberg.com/journal/introducing-female-hunters-to-shooting) Whether you’re introducing a spouse, friend, sibling or relative to shooting sports, here are 8 great tips for introducing female hunters to shooting. 8 minute read [Sign Up for Mossberg News and Updates](https://resources.mossberg.com/join) [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/MossbergCorp) [Twitter](https://www.x.com/mossberghunting) [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/mossbergofficialsite) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/mossberghunting) #### [Firearms](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms.html) - [Handguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/handguns.html) - [Shotguns](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/shotguns.html) - [Rifles](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/rifles.html) - [Other](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/others.html) #### [Store](https://www.mossberg.com/store.html) - [Parts](https://www.mossberg.com/parts.html) - [Shop By Schematic](https://www.mossberg.com/schematics/) - [Apparel](https://www.mossberg.com/apparel.html) - [Accessories](https://www.mossberg.com/gear.html) #### [Support](https://www.mossberg.com/help) - [FAQ](https://www.mossberg.com/support/faqs) - [Contact us](https://www.mossberg.com/contact-us) - [Firearms Service Request](https://www.mossberg.com/service/request/index) - [Warranty Registration](https://www.mossberg.com/support/warranty-registration) - [Vintage Models](https://www.mossberg.com/support/vintage-models.html) - [Owner's Manuals](https://www.mossberg.com/support/owners-manuals) - [Recalls](https://www.mossberg.com/support/recalls) - [Privacy Center](https://www.mossberg.com/privacy-center) #### [Military/Law Enforcement](https://lawenforcement.mossberg.com/) - [Product](https://www.mossberg.com/firearms/military-le.html) - [Agency T&E](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/firearm-testing-evaluation) - [Distributors](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/distributors/) - [Service & Support](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/le-service-support) - [Armorer Training](https://www.mossberg.com/law-enforcement/armorer-training) #### Corporate - [About](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/about) - [Careers](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/careers) - [Safety](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/safety) - [Press Releases](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/press-releases) - [Media Kit](https://mossberg.app.box.com/s/gnjcxzwo3tws3dovf7cii4xzu52tbu2i) - [International](https://www.mossberg.com/corporate/international) O.F. 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