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Sunday Gunday: Quick History of the Rimfire Cartridge
There are far more rimfire cartridges than just the common .22 calibers. This ignition system has a very long lineage. Learn all about the history of the rimfire cartridge and how it changed everything. A Frenchman named Louis-Nicolas Flobert had an interesting idea for a self-contained cartridge back in 1845. He took a percussion cap and attached
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Stanley and Livingstone 4-Bore Elephant Gun is Quite a Historical Gem
Back in the day, a 4-bore elephant gun was the end-all in big-bore power. This massive rifle was carried by none other than the legendary Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Stanley was packing some heavy artillery when he finally met up with with the famous explorer, David Livingstone. In the deep wilderness of Africa, big game is
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Stanley and Livingston 4-Bore Elephant Gun Packs a Historical Punch
Back in the day, a 4-bore elephant gun was the end-all in big-bore power. This massive rifle was carried by none other than the legendary Sir Henry Morton Stanley. Stanley was packing some heavy artillery when he finally met up with with the famous explorer, David Livingston. In the deep wilderness of Africa, big game is
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The ATN X-Sight 4K Pro 5-20X Scope Could Change the Game
There’s never been a day-and-night scope this nice at such a low price. Night vision scopes aren’t new, but they’ve come a long way over the years. Unfortunately, while the technology has made its way up the ladder, so have the prices, making it hard for the average hunter or shooter to afford one. There
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Video: Vintage 8-Bore Shotgun Fired at County Fair
Who doesn’t like big shotguns? Well, we definitely do, and this vintage 8-bore shotgun is truly impressive. When a 10-gauge shotgun just doesn’t kick hard enough anymore, the only option to step it up a little more, right? How much recoil does an 8-bore shotgun really have, though? Well, it’s certainly not like the Mossberg
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Top 6 Left-Handed Rifles for Deer Hunting
Being left-handed is tough enough as it is. Finding a left-handed deer hunting rifle is another level of challenging. Walking through a gun store prior to deer season is like sitting at a local sports bar on the first night of Monday Night Football—tons of people milling around with excitement, looking for the perfect gun for
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How a Watson Brothers 4-Bore, Double-Barreled Shotgun is Made
Ever wonder how a really big shotgun is made? Well, this Watson Brothers 4-bore shotgun certainly falls in the “big shotgun” category. And, in a video Field and Rural Life shared on YouTube, we see the process that goes into making one. Not only is the incredible 4-bore shotgun a lot to handle, but you have two
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Remember When This Guy Found a Lever-Action Rifle in a River?
Do you ever wish you could just find a gun? Well, this guy found a rifle underwater. YouTuber Aquachigger is a wizard with a waterproof metal detector. He finds all kinds of things lost in the water. This lever-action rifle fished from a deep hole is certainly a keeper. Watch the video below and see for yourself:
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Winchester Deer Season XP Ammo
The Winchester Deer Season XP is the company’s first line of ammo specifically designed for hunting deer. While there’s no shortage of centerfire rifle ammunition that’ll dependably kill deer, the folks at Winchester saw some room for improvement. Several years ago, popular deer hunting ammo like Remington Core-Lokt and Winchester’s own Super-X Power Point essentially owned the
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Meet the 15-Year-Old Girl Who’s a Master Shooter
Think this young lady shoots like a girl? Well, that’s just fine with her because there’s a good chance she’s a better shot than you are. She only weighs 93 pounds, but is that going to stop Danyela D’Angelo from being a gun enthusiast or a competitor? Not a chance. Meet the 15-year-old girl who’s
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