Gun Reviews, Tips And Accessories
10 Air Rifle Options for Any Occasion
Everyone appreciates a good airgun. These guns are perfect for training new shooters in firearms safety, whether a rifle or an air pistol. Ammo is cheap, and these guns are much safer than other firearms. These guns are fun for target practice, plinking, pest control, and small-game hunting. (Seriously-introduce a squirrel’s rear end to one […]
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I Hunted With Academy’s ATA Arms and Yildiz Shotguns, and Here’s What I Thought
I’ve only been a gun owner for four years, and there are two main reasons for that. One, I only started hunting four years ago. The other reason is that guns can be really, really expensive. My first gun purchases were versatile calibers: a .22 and a .270. Between these two affordable and common guns, […]
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5 Best Rifle Cases Under $200
When we take our firearms to the shooting range and of course with us to a hunt, there’s always a need for a good case. When we are traveling, we need to know that our expensive investment is protected. It’s a basic thing; you don’t want to carry around a loose gun in your truck. […]
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.270 Winchester Ammo: Our Top 12 Picks for Hunting
Since its introduction in 1923, the iconic .270 Winchester has gained legions of fans among big-game hunters all over the world. It’s a fast, efficient round with plenty of knock-down power for medium-sized big-game animals like whitetails and mule deer. At the same time, it also carries enough energy for bear, elk, and even moose–with […]
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Bullet Setback Explained: Watching for and Avoiding the Issue
Back in 2020, we worked long and hard to create a basic resource for our readers: The Big Glossary of Gun Terminology A-Z and it was a big success. As big as it is, we realized that not every single bit of firearm terminology was included. To remedy that, we’ll define the incredibly important issue […]
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.30-06 Ammo: Top Factory Loads For Big Game Hunting
The .30-06 Springfield started life as a combat round for the U.S. Military, but it has fully etched its place in history as the ideal big game hunting cartridge. The round has the speed, range, and power to bring down most North American big game animals quite efficiently. Modern rifle ammunition manufacturing techniques have only […]
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The 9 Best .22 Rifles of 2022
Few firearm calibers are as timeless as the .22 Long Rifle. It has served as the default introductory shooting cartridge for years. With 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 […]
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Winchester’s Haunted House
Said to be haunted by the ghosts of those killed with Winchester rifles, the home is an interesting site even without the superstitions.
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How to Decide Between a .30-06 and .308
It’s safe to say the .308 Winchester and .30-06 Springfield rifle are two American legends at this point. Both have a storied service history with the U.S. Army and other military branches. Today, both still see some action on the battlefield in conflicts around the world. However, they’re probably better known for being two of […]
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How To Fight Rifle Recoil While Deer Hunting
Folks preparing for their first deer season in the woods have some choices to make, beginning with a rifle and chambering. A lot of hunters don’t give too much thought to deer hunting rifle recoil. After all, in the field, they usually take one shot at a time, or the most, three. You can tolerate […]
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