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8 Best .270 Winchester Rifles to Consider Before Deer Season
There are a handful of truly iconic calibers that serve as cornerstones of American hunting heritage, but perhaps none is as popular or as recognizable as the .270 Winchester. First developed in the early 1920s, the round became a household name thanks largely to legendary outdoor writer Jack O’Connor, who praised it in Outdoor Life […]
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Follow These 4 Practice Tips for Bowhunting Success
Shooting a bow takes skill and practice, but many hunters seem to put off practicing their shot until just before the season. Training should be at the forefront of your mind throughout the off-season if you want to be confident in your technique and ability. Every hunter might have a different idea of what bow […]
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350 Legend vs 450 Bushmaster: Which Straight Wall Cartridge Is Right For You?
In many Midwestern states, firearms deer hunting was practically revolutionized overnight with the legalization of straight wall cartridge rifles. Hunters who were previously restricted to shotguns and muzzleloaders only during deer season now had a new longer-range option that didn’t involve a messy muzzleloader for the first time ever. Firearms manufacturers seemed to be a […]
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How to Decide Between a .308 and a .30-06
In the long, storied history of American firearms, no two rifle cartridges find themselves at the center of debates more often than the .308 and .30-06. Both rounds have origins with the U.S. Army, and both have seen action in conflicts all over the world. However, both have also become incredibly popular among civilians […]
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This Season, Protect Yourself With The Best Ear Plugs For Hunting
Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. Hunting with firearms calls for ear protection — and without it, you can damage your ear buds. Ear protection shouldn’t be overlooked when out hunting, and there are […]
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375 H&H Magnum: The 5 Best Modern Rifles for a 100+ Year-Old Round
One could argue the 375 Holland & Holland magnum is the most famous dangerous game hunting cartridge on Earth. This massive round has earned its reputation in Africa, probably downing more deadly cape buffalo than any other round out there. This is one of those timeless rounds, having been developed more than a hundred years […]
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Making a Martini
Custom gunmaker Ralf Martini brings out the “Best” in pre-war English and European gun designs.
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.223 Rifles: 6 Solid Picks for Varmint Hunting and More
The iconic .223 Remington is one of most popular centerfire rifle calibers here in the United States. The .223 Rem is capable of blistering muzzle velocities over 3,200 feet per second depending on the types of bullet used. The .223 is a smaller round, so it is suited more for varmints and predators like coyotes […]
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.44-40 Winchester: The Classic Round and 5 Rifles For It
There are some rifles that stand the test of time, and one of those is the .44-40 Winchester (or .44 WCF for Winchester Center Fire). This is one of the oldest centerfire cartridges still in production today, having been originally designed and introduced by Winchester all the way back in 1873. This cartridge made two […]
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6.5-300 Weatherby Magnum: The “Sports Car” of 6.5mm Rounds, and 6 Rifles Chambered For It
Today’s hunters are always looking for faster, flatter-shooting rifles. Knowing that, it’s little wonder 6.5mm bullets have become so popular for long range hunters. They are fast with high ballistic coefficients that allow them to slice through the wind for better accuracy out to distances, allowing hunters who may have previously passed up the shot […]
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