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Gear Review: ISOtunes Sport DEFY Slim Electronic Earmuffs
The new ISOtunes Sport DEFY Slim earmuffs scored high marks upon first impressions. Hearing protection is something to be taken seriously. Take it from me, a guy who used to play drums in a college bar band, frequented loud rock and roll concerts, and installed 10-inch subwoofers in my Jeep Cherokee because I thought it […]
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Red Dot Sights | What They Are and What They Do
We’re setting out to help everyone get a better understanding of red dot sight. It’s always a good thing to review, learn about, and get a better understanding of some basic shooting tools, and red dot sights are one of those less-common items that not everyone knows about. In this article, we’re going to take […]
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Top 10 Reasons the .45-70 is Still King Nearly 150 Years After Its Introduction
The mighty .45/70 cartridge is even more popular than ever. How often have you heard the phrase: “the .45-70 is “the only govt I trust?” Since its introduction back in 1873, it has become one of the most iconic rifle cartridges in the world. First used by the U.S. Army in the iconic Springfield single-shot […]
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4 of the Best Shotguns for Women
While women shooters can fire the same models built for the boys, dedicated women’s guns make for a better fit and more enjoyable days in the field. If you’re looking for a side-by-side for upland, the perfect shotgun for skeet shooting or a semi-auto for home defense, the options for women can be difficult to […]
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Steyr AUG: One Of the Ugliest, Yet Most Successful Firearms Ever Made
The Steyr AUG may be weird, but it is one of the most successful rifles of all time. In the long, strange history of firearms, designers have experimented with plenty of weird ideas over the years. There are literally hundreds of unusual firearms that never got much further than a few prototypes or the designer’s […]
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.22 Magnum: Profiling the Powerful Rimfire Caliber
The .22 magnum cartridge has been a mainstay for recreational shooters and hunters alike. Let’s take a closer look at this venerable caliber. Since its inception in 1959, the .22 WMR, or .22 magnum, has been a popular load. Shooters across the country bought it by the box, by the brick, and by the tub […]
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5 Best Shotgun Scopes for Various Uses
Consider mounting one of these tried-and-true scopes on your next shotgun. Whether you’re just enjoying target practice, running and gunning for birds or putting a whitetail in your crosshairs, here are some excellent options for shotgun scopes. Let’s take a look. Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you […]
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5 Affordable Rifles Ideal for Michigan Deer Hunting
These are the best rifles for Michigan deer. There are few states more seeped in hunting traditions than Michigan. Opening day of the regular firearms season is practically a holiday in some parts of the state. Hundreds of thousands of hunters take to the woods each deer hunting season in hopes of bagging one of […]
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Remington 700: The History Behind the Famed Rifle
The venerable Remington 700 rifle has an undeniable place in our hearts. For many years, the vaunted Remington 700 was widely regarded as the most accurate factory bolt-action rifle on the market. As history has shown, the totem pole of firearm manufacturers gets rearranged, creating a path for legacy brands to live on legend. But, […]
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5 Long-Range Shotgun Options Perfect for the Illinois Firearm Deer Season
These modern shotguns are all well-suited for Illinois’ firearms season. All deer hunters know Illinois is one of the THE destinations for harvesting a gigantic whitetail deer. It’s just unfortunate the state is still behind the times when it comes to their big game hunting regulations. While many neighboring Midwestern states have adopted straight wall […]
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