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Is .357 Magnum a Safe Bet For Deer Season?

by Jason Wimbiscus

In terms of ballistics and particularly muzzle velocity, the .357 Magnum becomes a whole new animal when chambered in a long gun.

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What’s important when assessing any trigger’s quality?

by Andy C

For those who may have less experience, I'd like to introduce some concepts that add up to what makes a gun's trigger good, poor, or somewhere in-between.

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Gear Review: Bushnell Trophy XLT—a good introductory optic

by Andy C

If you want to start a lively debate amongst gun owners, simply ask the question: “What’s a good introductory optic?” The XLT is one answer from Bushnell.

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Browning BL-22: Lever gun refinement (at a price)

by Andy C

The Browning BL-22 is a “quality meets economy” argument in defense of the practicality and fun of small caliber lever guns.

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Gun Review: Finding a great carbine one Marlin 1894C at a time

by Andy C

Since Remington bought up the iconic Marlin, it has been rumored that Marlin quality has faltered. Perhaps there's truth to that, perhaps there isn't.

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