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Winchester .30-30: Five Great Rifles Chambered for the Iconic Deer Hunting Round

May 12, 2022 | 0 |

Some things simply stand the test of time, and that becomes glaringly apparent in the world of firearms. Specifically with the iconic Winchester .30-30, a cartridge that dates all the way back to 1895 and is still in heavy use by hunters today. Unlike other old cartridges, this one has changed very little in all […]

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20 Gauge Turkey Loads: 8 of The Best Options

May 8, 2022 | 0 |

The time-honored tradition in turkey hunting seems to revolve around the 12 gauge. After all, there’s no denying a 12 gauge shotgun gives the best range and excellent patterns that are effective for bringing those smart old Toms down. Literally millions of turkeys have been felled using these shots, and many hunters see little reason […]

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20 Gauge Turkey Loads Can Do the Trick, Here Are the Best Options

May 8, 2022 | 0 |

The time-honored tradition in turkey hunting seems to revolve around the 12 gauge. After all, there’s no denying a 12 gauge shotgun gives the best range and excellent patterns that are effective for bringing those smart old Toms down. Literally millions of turkeys have been felled using these shots, and many hunters see little reason […]

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17 Hornet: The Fast, Centerfire Varmint Hunting Alternative to 17 HMR

May 1, 2022 | 0 |

The 17 Hornet is capable of some blazing fast speeds. These days, more hunters than ever are taking to the fields to pursue coyotes, prairie dogs, and other small varmints. There’s a bevy of rifle cartridges on the market suited for just these purposes like the .17 HMR, 17 WSM, 22-250 Remington, 204 Ruger, and […]

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6.5 PRC: The Speedy Creedmoor Alternative, and Hunting Rifles Chambered For It

Apr 21, 2022 | 0 |

The 6.5 PRC is quickly gaining in popularity. When it comes to long range hunting cartridges, you cannot have a conversation about them these days without the 6.5 Creedmoor being mentioned. Some hunters love it, others hate it. There are few cartridges out there that have so divided shooters on handling and performance. Around the […]

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204 Ruger: 3 Rifles Chambered in the Cartridge That’s a Varmint’s Worst Nightmare

Apr 11, 2022 | 0 |

The 204 Ruger is a varmint’s worst nightmare. When it comes to pests like coyotes and prairie dogs, you want a cartridge that has a flat trajectory and blistering speeds with minimal recoil to help you take these wary animals out at long-range distances. There’s been plenty of rifle cartridges released for this purpose over […]

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.410 Shotguns for Turkey Hunting: Knockdown Power for Gobblers at an Affordable Price

Apr 6, 2022 | 0 |

The .410 shotgun is quickly becoming more popular for turkey hunting. Perhaps one of the biggest movements among turkey hunters these days is a massive shift towards using .410 bore shotguns as a primary turkey gun. What used to be reserved strictly for youth hunters is now becoming more popular for hunters of all ages […]

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338 Winchester Magnum: The Powerful Big Game Round and 5 Rifles Chambered For It

Apr 1, 2022 | 0 |

Three hunting rifles chambered for 338 Winchester Magnum

The 338 Winchester Magnum is a great elk hunting cartridge. When you’re hunting some of the larger big game animals of North America like brown bear and elk, you’ll need a powerful rifle cartridge. There’s a ton of options out there, but the 338 Winchester Magnum is one of the most versatile because it can […]

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280 Ackley Improved: a Versatile Big Game Hunting Round and 6 Rifles Chambered For It

Mar 12, 2022 | 0 |

Three rifles chambered for 280 Ackley Improved

The .280 Ackley Improved is an old cartridge that seems to be gathering modern steam. Sometimes things take a while to catch on, or at least that seems to be the case sometimes in the world of big game hunting. Because there’s a ton of different hunting rifle cartridges out there that simply didn’t get […]

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28 Nosler: The Round That Can Harvest Bucks, Bears, and Bulls, and 5 Rifles Chambered For It

Mar 5, 2022 | 0 |

Christensen Arms/Nosler/Bergara

Three hunting rifles chambered for 28 Nosler

The 28 Nosler may be one of the most versatile rounds on the planet. For big game hunters who like variety, versatility is the name of the game. It’s nice to have a centerfire rifle cartridge that can be used on multiple species, especially in western states where you might encounter everything from whitetails and […]

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22-250 Remington: 8 Rifles Chambered for the Varmint Round Capable of 4,000 FPS

Feb 26, 2022 | 0 |

Winchester/Franchi/Ruger

Three rifles chambered in 22-250 Remington

The 22-250 Remington is a seriously fast round. Speed seems to be everything these days when it comes to centerfire rifle cartridges and there are plenty of modern rounds that are pushing bullets to their limits. However, it’s worth looking back to the past too, because there are some older, high-velocity rounds that are just […]

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Best Gun Safe Dryers on the Market Today

Feb 14, 2022 | 0 |

Amazon/Amazon

Two dehumidifiers perfect for a gun safe.

Here are eight of the best gun safe dryers to help keep your firearms from getting rusty. Gun safe dryer or vault electric dehumidifier, whatever you prefer to call it, having a product that will remove the moisture and keep it away from your prized firearms can make a good gun collection safe from rust, corrosion, and […]

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