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5 of the Best Options for a Good Hog Hunting Gun
Feral hog populations continue to explode across the United States, especially in states like Texas and Florida. Just a single large sounder can destroy a lawn or completely wipe out a farmer’s crops in a single night. As a result, more hog hunters than ever are looking to purchase a firearm that they can dedicate […]
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Henry Announces Limited-Edition Silver Anniversary Rifles
Henry Repeating Arms has been rather busy this year celebrating its 25th anniversary. First, the lever-action rifle manufacturer announced limited edition rifles in .22 long rifles and .44-40 WCF, two classic rounds. Those rifles were limited to runs of 5,000 and 2,500 rifles, respectively. Henry has just announced an even more limited Golden Boy “Silver […]
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Stories Told By Doug Turnbull’s 1886
SPONSORED CONTENT: A recent Turnbull Restoration calendar featured a spread of Turnbull’s personal Winchester 1886 from 1888, which he restored and converted to .475 Turnbull in 2007. The spread focuses on all of the “imperfections” his rifle has collected over the years on various hunting trips. 1.“Marking the Occasion: When you fall backwards on…
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4 Best Guns for Killing Snakes in the Field
When you have to shoot a potentially venomous snake in the field, you need a gun that handles quickly, is reliable, and is light enough to carry all day. You also want one that will give you a decent margin of error when aiming at a target as tiny as a snake’s head. Many folks […]
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Gear Review: Wiley X Saber Shooting Glasses Are Extremely Versatile
Editor’s Note: Products featured on Wide Open Spaces are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our links, we may earn a commission. We’re kind of sticklers when it comes to shooting safety around these parts. We’ve don’t like to use subpar equipment when it comes to hearing and eye protection. […]
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7 Best Savage Rifles on the Market Today
Savage Arms has made a name for themselves as one of the most respected gun manufacturers in America, providing extremely accurate, durable and well-priced firearms for all outdoorsmen and shooters alike. For more than 120 years, they have built great rifles and shotguns perfect for target shooting, big-game hunting and self-defense purposes. Today we’re going […]
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.308 Ammo: 8 Top Choices For Hunting This Fall
The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular short action rifle cartridges in active use today. It is essentially the same as the 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge developed for military purposes back in the 1950s. It can still be found being carried in the ammo cans of soldiers worldwide to this day. However, the .308 […]
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5 Classic Deer Rifles That Have Proven Timeless
Your grandfather’s generation used 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 or the German-made Mauser M98 are hard to beat even under today’s standards. They were the […]
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Best Long-Range Muzzleloaders for Hunters Available Today
It’s hard to compare the capabilities of long-range black powder rifles to their centerfire counterparts. Nevertheless, muzzleloaders still have a space in the outdoor world with their massive knockdown power, traditional appeal, and unique hunting seasons. The definition of “long-range” varies from person to person, and long-range hunting is a somewhat controversial and contentious subject. […]
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Get to know the Winchester Deer Season XP Ammo Line
After surveying what deer hunters wanted with their hunting ammo, Winchester started working on a new line of ammunition to design the best possible deer hunting bullet. There’s no shortage of centerfire rifle ammunition that will reliably kill deer. However, the folks at Winchester still recognized that there was room for improvement. They unveiled the […]
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