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The Ruger American Ranch Rifle is Reliable & Affordable
The Ruger American rifle was an almost instant hit among hunters looking for a high-performing and affordable hunting rifle when the company introduced it in 2012. Unsurprisingly, Ruger has released several other rifle versions designed for particular niches in the hunting and shooting communities. For instance, the Ruger American Predator was designed for varmint and […]
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7 Most Popular Ammo Brands, According to Online Reviews
One of the tougher challenges of hunting is figuring out the best ammunition for your firearm. If you’re not into reloading your own, there’s a glut of options out there on the market for many different styles of hunting. Whether you’re into wingshooting ducks, geese, and upland birds, or you’re looking for some high-quality premium […]
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5 Best Marlin Rifles on the Market Today
One of America’s oldest and storied gunmakers, Marlin firearms has come a long way since its founding in 1870. Marlin built shotguns and lever-action rifles and produced machine guns during World War I; the company has been through plenty of ups and downs throughout its history. For anyone who loves repeaters, Marlin rifles are an […]
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Henry Celebrates 25th Anniversary With .22 and .44-40 WCF Limited Editions
Henry Repeating Arms is celebrating 25 years of making classic American lever-actions the only way they know how. The firearm maker is releasing two special edition rifles in .22 long rifle and .44-40 WCF, and both are real lookers. “In the gun-making business, twenty-five years makes us a new kid on the block, but I […]
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8 Best Hunting Rifles in .308 Winchester Made Today
The .308 Winchester is one of the most popular rifle rounds of all time. The short-action rifle cartridge was originally designed with military purposes in mind. However, it has proven to be a real powerhouse for hunting. While this round may seem dated to some, it is a proven workhorse. Whitetail deer, black bears, and […]
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7 Great Single-Shot Rifles for Hunting, Plinking
It seems like whenever someone is in the market for a new hunting rifle these days, they are looking at semi-auto, lever-action, or bolt-action rifle platforms. The simple single shot rifle seems to have fallen out of style a bit. We get that people want fast follow-ups in case they need them. However, there is […]
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.243 Ammo: Our 10 Favorites for Varmints and Deer
The .243 Winchester is unquestionably one of the most iconic rifle cartridges ever developed for hunting. Since it was first introduced back in 1955, it has gone on to become one of the most popular deer hunting rounds ever made. Using the .308 Winchester as a parent case, the .243 offers excellent muzzle velocity, and […]
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.450 Bushmaster Ammo, Factory Rounds That Drop Deer Dead
We know hunters in other parts of the country won’t understand it, but the introduction of straight wall cartridge laws for deer season was a game changer for Midwestern states like Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa. These were all states marred with antiquated laws prohibiting the use of centerfire rifles because of concerns about how […]
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Why Federal Power Shok Ammo is a Time-Tested Whitetail Weapon
Deer hunters, especially whitetail hunters, make up most of all big game hunters in the United States. Not surprisingly, most big ammo companies focus a lot of their efforts on developing products designed for that market segment. Federal Ammunition is no different, and the Federal Power Shok line is one of a couple of other […]
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9 Fastest Bullet Velocity Rifle Cartridges on the Market Today
Shooters have a need for speed and achieving the fastest bullet velocity possible is something of an obsession for many. It’s not a bad thing. In some instances it’s a necessity when targeting varmint and predators at long range. After all, an extremely high-velocity load will generally have a flatter trajectory and more resistance to […]
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