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Big Bore Enthusiasts Weigh in on their Favorite Large Calibers

by Kristin Alberts

“Big-bore” means different things to folks. Guns.com looks at some of the top choices from historical figures as well as modern shooters.

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Fun Friday: Hunting Word Search

by GDC Staff

For those word gurus out there who want to pass the time, check out our hunting inspired word search.

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Must Have Guns, Gear and Accesories on Safari

by Kristin Alberts

There’s no better way to test hunting guns and gear than by taking them into the field and putting them to use. With that in mind, I packed my favorite firearms, ammo and accessories and headed to South Africa to discover what guns and gear really shined on Safari.

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The Dream of Africa: Guns.com on Safari

by Kristin Alberts

Guns.com’s Kristin Alberts spent two weeks on Safari in South Africa alongside hunting partner Stan Pate. There they harvested 16 animals between them

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The Dream of Africa: Guns.com on Safari

by Kristin Alberts

Guns.com’s Kristin Alberts spent two weeks on Safari in South Africa alongside hunting partner Stan Pate. There they harvested 16 animals between them

The post The Dream of Africa: Guns.com on Safari appeared first on Guns.com.

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Bushnell’s New Optics Lines Shine on African Safari

by Kristin Alberts

With the company’s revamped 2019 line of optics by my side, I put Bushnell’s binoculars, rangefinders and riflescopes to the test on the Dark Continent.

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Bushnell’s New Optics Lines Shine on African Safari

by Kristin Alberts

With the company’s revamped 2019 line of optics by my side, I put Bushnell’s binoculars, rangefinders and riflescopes to the test on the Dark Continent.

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What Defines a Dangerous Game Rifle?

by Kristin Alberts

Every year, professional hunters and clients alike are injured or killed by dangerous game. When lives, livelihoods and often expensive trips are on the line, it’s best to come prepared with the best rifle and caliber to get the job done.

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What Defines a Dangerous Game Rifle?

by Kristin Alberts

Every year, professional hunters and clients alike are injured or killed by dangerous game. When lives, livelihoods and often expensive trips are on the line, it’s best to come prepared with the best rifle and caliber to get the job done.

The post What Defines a Dangerous Game Rifle? appeared first on Guns.com.

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Hunting Cape Buffalo in Africa in Memory of a Lost Friend

by Kristin Alberts

Sometimes a hunt takes a backseat to a bigger, more meaningful picture, and such was the case on our Cape Buffalo hunt in the Northern Cape of South Africa.

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Hunting Cape Buffalo in Africa in Memory of a Lost Friend

by Kristin Alberts

Sometimes a hunt takes a backseat to a bigger, more meaningful picture, and such was the case on our Cape Buffalo hunt in the Northern Cape of South Africa.

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Norma Ammunition Targets American Hunting Market

by Kristin Alberts

While names like Federal Premium, Hornady and Winchester dominate ammo shelves in the States, Norma is now quietly staking its claim on a share of the American market.

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