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Moose Hunting Rifle: Calibers, Features, and a Few Suggestions
In search of a good moose hunting rifle? We’ve got some ideas. There’s a lot of choices out there when considering big game hunting guns, but a moose rifle really needs to focus on a few particular things. First and foremost, is it chambered in a round that can handle moose, both from a distance […]
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Weatherby Rifles: The American Firearm and Ammo Company Making Bolt Actions, Shotguns, and Hunting Ammunition
Here’s a brief history of this storied American gun maker Some people might not know much about Weatherby, Inc., the ammo, rifle, and shotgun company. They are a thoroughly American gunmaker that has been around since the end of the Second World War. Today, this Sheridan, Wyoming-based company can claim it was integral in the […]
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What to Pack for the Shooting Range: A Beginner’s Guide
There are a few essentials every range bag should include. By the time a new gun owner has found their way to the firing line at the local shooting range for the first time, they’ve already cleared a lot of hurdles. Knowing exactly what to bring in their range bag probably wasn’t something that occurred to them. Most shooters build out their […]
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Whatever Happened to the 10 Gauge Shotgun?
This once popular shotgun chambering keeps being outpaced by the 12 gauge. At one time, the 10 gauge shotgun was a common tool. In the days of the Wild West, it was a fairly standard smoothbore chambering that was actually more popular for some applications than the 12 gauge. So what happened to it? These […]
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The 6 Best Wolf Hunting Guns
These rifles and cartridges are just right for zeroing in on a wolf. Like any other quarry, there are some rifles and cartridges that are better for hunting wolves than others. A lot of it depends on what range you plan on hunting at. If you’ll be hunting wolves in dense woods, a brush gun or a solid lever […]
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4 Best Rangefinders for Gun Hunters
These are your best bet for long-range accuracy. As you wade through the options in search of the best hunting rangefinder, look for one that’s water-resistant, provides ergonomic handling, offers an extended warranty, boasts a long CR2 battery life, and accurately reports true ballistic range. With this criteria in mind, here are some of our […]
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Pros and Cons: Airbow for Hunting in the US
Is the American hunting population ready to use the airbow for hunting in the US? We as hunters, sometimes, are hard to allow the arrival of innovation. Innovation can exist within camouflage like Sitka’s Optifade Elevated II pattern, or in the use of rangefinders like Nikon’s Arrow ID 3000. But innovation sometimes doesn’t bother people until you […]
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Shotgun Slugs: The Different Types and Practical Uses of Each
The right slugs can turn a 12 gauge shotgun into a .72-caliber rifle. Shotgun shells can hold a variety of projectile types. If you can fit it in a 12 gauge hull, someone has tried to fire it out of a smoothbore. A 12 gauge shotgun can reliably fire birdshot, buckshot, and large single projectiles […]
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5 of the Most Memorable Movie Guns From Cinematic History
These guns are as famous as the characters who used them. Hollywood uses a lot of guns in movies of every kind. Over the years, some have stood the test of time, becoming as iconic as the characters who wielded them. These are some of the most memorable movie guns in cinematic history, at least as […]
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10 of the Best .243 Winchester Rifles for Deer and Varmint Hunting
The .243 Winchester is a great multi-purpose hunting round. Ask any hunter to name five popular deer hunting centerfire rifle calibers and odds are the .243 Winchester will be among the ones they name. Introduced back in 1955, countless hunters have used this round to put game on the table season after season. This round […]
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