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7 Straight-Wall Rifle Cartridges That Shine During Deer Season
Many states, particularly in the Midwest, that previously didn’t permit the use of centerfire rifles during hunting season have begun allowing straight-wall rifle cartridges as a compromise. Offering far better ballistics than any shotgun slugs, the straight-wall provision has taken the hunting community by storm, sending countless deer hunters to their local gun stores in […]
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9 Best .22 Rifles on the Market in 2022
There are few firearm calibers as timeless as .22 Long Rifle, as it’s served as the default introductory shooting cartridge for years. A wildly simple rimfire design, this cheap and plentiful round is perfect for basic firearms and shooting training, as it makes hardly any noise and produces almost no recoil whatsoever. However, the caliber […]
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10 Best Varmint Rifles for Pests, Predator Animals, and Plinking
There’s good reason to incorporate a rifle into your collection specifically for varmint or predator control. Fortunately, there are a bunch of great options for rifles that will fit the desires (and budget) of almost any serious varmint hunter. Recent product advancements and trends at the manufacturer level have raised the bar for performance, making […]
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The 10 Best Semi-Auto Shotguns for Hunting Season
Semi-auto shotguns are becoming more and more popular every day for hunting, skeet shooting, and collecting. Today the technology and machining behind these guns is better than ever, meaning there’s a reliable option to fit a variety of budgets. They’re different from the pump-action or break-action shotguns that came first, and they’re great for executing […]
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4 of the Best Shotguns for Women in 2022
There’s no denying the fact the number of women enjoying hunting and shooting sports has been on the rise in recent years, as both markets are catering more to the female demographic than ever before. For years, women have had to make do with men’s hunting apparel and gear, and that includes firearms. Now, can […]
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8 Best .450 Bushmaster Hunting Rifles on the Market
As someone who grew up loving to hunt in the Midwest, I have to admit I loathed the outdated regulations pertaining to firearms that were legal to shoot a deer with. I lived in Zone 3, aka “the shotgun zone” here in Michigan, so elected to pursue deer with a Remington 870 shotgun. However, living […]
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Top 6 Tikka Rifles Worth Buying Before Hunting Season
Ever since the first Tikka rifles were manufactured in their original Finland factory more than 100 years ago, the popular brand from Sako has built an undeniable reputation for both quality and accuracy in hunting rifles. Now owned by Beretta, the firearms manufacturer still offers a nice variety of mid-priced and higher-end guns, all of […]
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5 Best Hunting Rifles for Women
A great rifle, whether for plinking, deer hunting, or long-range shooting, is one that fits a shooter best. The better a rifle fits, the better a person will shoot with it. Women don’t require a special type of rifle, nor does it have to be pink or purple. It just has to fit correctly. By and large, rifles […]
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Offseason and Preparatory Wingshooting Tips
The offseason is a great time for any hunter to improve their skills and craft. For wingshooters, it can be helpful to get back to the basics. When we are talking about the basics of wingshooting, we are referring to body stance, grip, coordination, and mastering the move. Successful shooting starts with a good stance, […]
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6 Great Left-Handed Rifles for Deer Hunting
Being left-handed is tough enough as it is, but trying to find a left-handed rifle for deer hunting can feel nearly impossible. In the months leading up to opening day, gun stores feel almost like sports bars on the first night of Monday Night Football–countless people all gathered for a common reason, bursting with excitement […]
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