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5 Classic Deer Rifles That Can Still Help Notch a Tag


These five timeless rifles will probably always have a place in deer hunting. Your grandfather’s generation was introduced to some of the best deer hunting rifles ever made. These five classic deer rifles have a near perfect blend of form and functionality. The power and reliability of these accurate rifles like the Winchester Model 70

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M134 Mini Gun Rips Through 1,000 Rounds In Less Than 30 Seconds

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M134 Minigun

The M134 minigun can blow through 1,000 rounds in less than 30 seconds! The United States is currently experiencing an ammo shortage with people stocking up their supplies. Some are a little hesitant to head to the range and use their stores since it’s hard to find a store shelf that isn’t bare. Still, we

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Duck Hunter’s Gun Barrel Unexpectedly Flies Off While Targeting Bird


This duck hunter tried to lower the boom on some waterfowl and almost got clobbered by his flying gun barrel. There are varying reasons why the barrel of your shotgun might fly off in your face when you fire it, including the possibility that you didn’t tighten it correctly, or worse, it actually exploded from

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Military Surplus Guns: 8 Famous Firearms Every Shooter Should Know About


Military Surplus Guns

Military surplus guns are cheap, fun to shoot and make great additions to almost any gun collection. Armies of various different countries adopted these guns because they were rugged, easy to use, and well-built. Since most of the military surplus guns on this list are over 50 years old (some individual guns may even be more

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The Best Handgun Caliber for Self-Defense Debate Resolved for Good

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Best Handgun Caliber

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 or a .44 Magnum? While handgun ballistics tests

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Demonstration Underscores the Danger of Common Muzzleloader Mistakes

YouTube: CVAOfficial

CVA Muzzleloaders has an important video on muzzleloader safety to share with us. Here are some tips for staying safe while enjoying muzzleloading weapons. CVA Muzzleloaders created this video, but the tips go for all modern inline, flintlock or percussion weapons. Watch this video and see exactly what not to do. There are more than a

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Ruger Acquires Marlin Firearms From Remington in $30 Million Deal

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Marlin Firearms

Remington sells Marlin Firearms to Ruger during continuing bankruptcy proceedings. As we get into the final few months of 2020, the big headlines just keep rolling through. In the latest big news from the world of firearms, Remington Arms has sold off Marlin Firearms to Sturm, Ruger and Company for $30 million. The news broke

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The X-Sight LTV Day/Night Digital Scope: The Cutting Edge Optic That Has It All


This new optic from ATN can give some of the most crisp, vivid images day or night. Check out the X-Sight LTV Day/Night Digital Scope. By now we’ve realized there’s an expectation in our firearms and shooting gear. If it doesn’t do certain things with the same quality as the next competitor, or even just

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