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.257 Weatherby Magnum: The Cartridge and 4 Great Rifles Chambered For It
There’s a plethora of big game cartridges on the market today and some are inevitably going to get overlooked a bit as more popular offerings garner all the attention. That often seems to be the case with the .257 Weatherby Magnum. This round has been around for a very long time, is extraordinarily fast, and […]
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Gear Review: OTOPRO Technologies Hearing Protection
For me, the ability to hear game animals is a crucial aspect of my hunting. I’m listening to mallards call back and ensuring the tone of my duck call is precise. I’m hearing turkeys scratch in the leaves 80 yards away. When I used anything I used foam ear plugs, which made it near impossible […]
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An Honor Among Thieves
He returned to find that someone had broken into his house . . . the only thing missing was the Parker. Red Timmons disappeared while hunting chukar partridge on a cold day in January. According to Sheriff Charlotte Beingasser, he drowned in the Salmon River, a few miles from White Bird, Idaho. The local folks…
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5 Toughest Big Game Animals to Bring Down
There may have been a time when the construction of large caliber rifle rounds were meant to serve the hunt for game animals that are indigenous to the Dark Continent, but the fact is that some of North America’s wildlife need every bit of the same power and accuracy to finally bring them down. At […]
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Marlin is Back: Ruger Announces New 1895 Trapper in .45-70 With Updated Features
When Ruger purchased Marlin Firearms from Remington back in October 2020, many hunters were surprised, but also excited and hopeful for what Ruger would bring to the table for the beloved American lever gun maker. Since the acquisition, there hasn’t been a whole lot of news on what exactly Ruger was planning to do with […]
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Winchester .30-30: Five Great Rifles Chambered for the Iconic Deer Hunting Round
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
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
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
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
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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