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Can the .357 Magnum Still Get the Job Done?

In the age of magnum cartridges, is the .357 still king? This long-standing titan has faced threats to its supremacy throughout history. But we have to ask ourselves, can the .357 Magnum still get it done? Elmer Keith, Phillip Sharpe and D.B. Wesson wanted more steam than the .38 Special cartridge achieved. The .357 Magnum

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Famars Guns of Italy Gets an American Makeover

Some people in our sporting universe create beautiful shotguns. Others, like Paul Mihailides, make highly desirable shotguns while also building an all-encompassing upland nirvana in which to enjoy them.

There’s a difference between the gifted craftsmen who build gorgeous shotguns and the renaissance men like Mr. Mihailides, whose entrepreneurial vision shapes the future of our sport. Mr. Mihailides is the American owner of the Italian fine gun firm, Famars.

Quickly transform your shooting capabilities by installing the CDS dial onto your hunting optic. A quality optic is essential when hunting, especially if you want to make long-range shots that often present themselves in the field. But when you’re in the field trying to make adjustments on yardage and windage, it can be difficult. Leupold’s Custom

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Sometimes a shotgun is just too much. For up-close hunting or survival shots, an adapter that lets you shoot smaller cartridges just makes sense. The Short Lane Gun Adapters Pathfinder Series might be the best out there, so we put them to the test. Imagine you just knocked a squirrel out of the tree with your

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Everything You Need to Know About Hornady Precision Hunter Ammo

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The Hornady Precision Hunter line of ammunition is the first designed specifically to perform well during both long- and short-range hunting situations. While it might seem like a relatively simple task, designing a bullet that consistently performs on big-game animals at both short range and long range is a lot tougher than it sounds. So how do

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When off-roading goes very wrong! If you’ve been following Demolition Ranch’s other YouTube channel, “Off the Ranch,” in recent months, you know Matt recently bought himself a pretty sweet racing truck known as an “Ultra 4 car.” This beast rocks 750 horsepower! When he bought this monstrosity of an off-road machine, the previous owner told

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Best Handgun Caliber Debate Resolved For Good

Not everyone will like the results, but Greg Ellifritz has released the results of a study that determined the best self-defense caliber once and for all. Shooters love to fight with each other about the best handgun caliber for self-defense. Should you use a 9mm or a .45 ACP? What about a .22 Long Rifle

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WATCH THE VIDEO NOW Take a look at the new Mossberg MMR Pro, a firearm straight out of a 3-Gunner’s dream. At a recent shooting event held for media members in Wyoming, we had the opportunity to check out a bunch of new rifles from Mossberg. Even though they’re better known as a shotgun maker,

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Bullet Points – Weekly Firearms Industry Newsletter 8-28-2018

DON’T MISS DEALS DURING NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS MONTH® … Have you participated in National Shooting Sports Month? If not, it’s not too late. You can browse through a list of promos, deals and discounts that businesses are […]

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Did you know that these collegiate outdoor groups existed at your kid’s college? According to College Outside, there are some 275 collegiate outdoor groups across 48 states that around 150,000 students participate in. Among the most popularly attended activities are hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, kayaking, canoeing, trail running, climbing, skiing and orienteering. However, the best

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