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.270 Winchester Rifles: 10 Top Choices For the Classic Hunting Round
The .270 Winchester is still a dynamite hunting round. When it comes to iconic hunting rounds, .270 Winchester is one that often stands out in the crowd. First developed in the early 1920s, the round became a household name, mostly through the praise of legendary outdoor writer Jack O’Connor, who endlessly praised the round in […]
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Rifle Scopes for Long Distance Shooting: Best Features and 6 Top Choices
To go long, you simply need an optic that’s up to the task. Here’s what to look for in a long range rifle scope and a few good suggestions. For effective long range shooting, you need a long range rifle scope, plain and simple. What exactly is a long range rifle scope? That varies a […]
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.357 Magnum Rifles: 6 Great Guns Perfect for Deer Hunting
These .357 Magnum rifles will put deer on the ground this season. While one may traditionally think of handguns for self-defense when they think of .357 Magnum, this round has proven itself over the years as a quality hunting round for deer and similar-sized big game animals. Using .38 Special as a parent case, .357 […]
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How to Shoot at the Range on a Budget
Looking for a few budget shooting range tips? Stay active and efficient with these pointers. When it comes to the shooting sports, we’re always trying to learn. Whether you are an experienced shooter or a first time range rat, you can always use a little advice. It stands to reason that beginners and veteran firearm […]
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Federal Premium Says They Hired 1,500 New Workers in 18 Months to Combat Ammo Shortages
Federal Premium gives an update on the current state of ammo production. Sportsmen and women across the country have been feeling the frustrations of the current ammo shortage that started back in early 2020. While some areas are beginning to see light at the end of the tunnel, plenty of others are still experiencing bare […]
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.44 Magnum Rifles: 6 Top Choices for Hunters and Ranchers
These 44 Magnum rifles are perfect brush and hunting guns. When it comes to iconic American handgun cartridges, the .44 Remington Magnum sits up near the top of the list. Developed in the 1950s and made famous by the giant magnum revolvers in the “Dirty Harry” movies, this round delivers muzzle velocities between 1,100 and […]
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Rifled Slugs: An Explainer and a Few Top Picks for Hunting
Here’s all the basics you need to know about hunting with shotgun slugs For folks who are new to shotgunning, it can be a bit daunting considering the amount of information to consume and understand. There’s a lot of terminology to learn on the gun side, and a whole lot more to learn on the […]
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How to Choose the Right Bug-Out Gun
Picking the best gun depends largely on where you live. For many, an essential component of a good bug-out bag is a good bug-out gun. When someone speaks of “bugging out,” they’re referring to a dependable strategy for fleeing to safety for any number of reasons, which could be on foot or in a vehicle. […]
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Muzzleloader Bullets: Sabots, Conicals, Round Balls and More
Here are the major types of muzzleloader bullets and how they work. There’s a wide array of different muzzleloaders and black powder guns out there, and there are few major categories of projectiles to choose from. Some work best with specific types of muzzleloaders, and each has its own advantages. Generally, modern in-line muzzleloaders, like […]
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.450 Bushmaster: 8 Great Hunting Rifles Chambered for the Straight Wall Cartridge
These rifles in .450 Bushmaster will increase your range this season. If you are like me and grew up in the Midwest, you probably love the hunting here, but hate the outdated regulations when it comes to legal firearms for deer. I grew up in Zone 3, aka: “the shotgun zone” here in Michigan and […]
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