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The Calico Light Weapons System: One of the Strangest Firearms Ever Designed
The Calico light weapons system is one of the strangest designs ever. Throughout the long and storied history of firearms, people have tried to “re-invent the wheel” many times. Firearms designers are never satisfied. Someone is always looking to build the next big thing. The result has been many intriguing and strange firearms designs over
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4 Ways to Simulate Hunting Scenarios With Minimal Time and Effort
How are you supposed to simulate real hunting scenarios from a bench at a shooting range? We’ve got some tips. Everyone knows about (and frankly most of us enjoy) the build up to hunting season. You break out your firearms, re-up on ammo, and set out some paper targets. Once you’ve zeroed your rifle or
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Heckler & Koch Announces Downsized Civilian MP5 Variant, the SP5K-PDW
The new HK SP5K-PDW would be an excellent home defense weapon. Heckler & Koch’s latest new gun announcement is a big one sure to draw the attention of firearms enthusiasts everywhere. Drawing on the popular trend of producing civilian versions of police and military firearms, the new SP5K-PDW is the civilian version of the HK MP5K-PDW. Officially
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New Recruits for Hunting By Rick Cumins
This year, my nephew Jeff Cumins and his sons Ethan and Andrew, were more than anxious to tag along with my son Jason and me for our annual Whitetail hunt near the Texas Panhandle. I had hunted with 17 year-old Ethan before but not with 13 year-old Andrew. This would...
Guns We Want: The Nighthawk Custom KORTH NXR .44 Mag
The Korth NXR .44 Mag revolver looks incredible. Anyone who is into firearms has their own list of “dream guns.” You know the ones we are talking about, the ones you cannot possibly afford, but that does not stop you from wanting one anyway. Well, if you are like us, you will probably now add
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Feast Your Eyes on the New Recover Tactical 20/20 Conversion Kit
We’ve got the inside scoop on the new Recover Tactical 20/20 Conversion Kit and all of its available accessories. Conversion kits have seen their popularity skyrocket over the last few years, and the brand new Recover Tactical 20/20 Stabilizer Brace Conversion Kit is one of the latest to emerge. We’re highlighting the kit and its
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8 Solid Options for Hunting Rifles Chambered for .270 Winchester
The .270 Winchester is still a dynamite hunting round. When it comes to iconic hunting rounds, .270 Winchester is one that often stands out in the crowd. First developed in the early 1920s, the round became a household name, mostly through the praise of legendary outdoor writer Jack O’Connor, who endlessly praised the round in
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The Fascinating Meaning Behind the Term “Duffle Cut” in Military Surplus Rifles
Have you ever heard the term “duffle cut?” The gun world has many different inside terms that sound like complete gibberish to an outsider unfamiliar with firearms. Some of them are more obscure than others. For instance, have you ever heard the term “duffle cut?” This is a term that dates to World War I
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The X12 Taser Shotgun, a Gun Experiment That Never Quite Took Off
This interesting Taser shotgun is not technically considered a firearm. In the long and storied history of firearms, people have tried many grand experiments with the technology while attempting to create a more efficient weapon. Many gun manufacturers have tinkered with the idea of less-than-lethal firearms for law enforcement agencies. In 2008, Taser worked side
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27 Nosler Brings Modern Performance to the Timeless Caliber
It’s time to take a close look at the 27 Nosler, an exceptional addition to the Nosler family of cartridges. The venerable .270 Winchester has been a mainstay on gun store racks, ammo displays and in reloader’s cabinets for decades. Along with the .30-06 Springfield and .30-30 Winchester, these cartridges have anchored more deer than
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