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45-70 VS 450 Bushmaster

45-70 VS 450 Bushmaster

By Guy J. Sagi The 45-70 Gov’t cartridge is over 140 years old and originally designed for the use of black powder as a propellant. This historical cartridge isn’t ready to be put out to pasture just yet. When stuffed with modern powder its performance rivals a much more modern ballistic invention. A bullet of […]

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bolt action vs semi auto

Bolt Action VS Semi Auto: Best Deer Hunting Rifle?

Those of us who hunt deer are once again greeting sunrise from blinds and stands or perched behind spotting scopes—or looking forward to opening day. It’s an annual event, a chance for camaraderie with friends, and renewed hope of taking that once-in-a-lifetime buck. What’s the best deer hunting rifle to take with you, bolt action […]

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How To Deer Hunt

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick Learning how to deer hunt can seem overwhelming, especially for the first time. Most of deer hunting isn’t the actual shooting part, but the time and preparation put into harvesting a deer. Having deer come to you without any prep work can happen, but there’s more to hunting than luck. The […]

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Guns Of The Man With No Name

Guns Of The Man With No Name Trilogy

Clint Eastwood and Westerns have been a perfect match for more than fifty years. It all started with his portrayal of Rowdy Yates in the TV series Rawhide. The show ran for a total of 217 episodes from 1959 through 1966, with Eastwood starring in all of them. Clint continued his cowboy ways on the […]

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how to field strip and reassemble a glock pistol

How to Field Strip and Reassemble a Glock

It is crucial to keep any firearm you own in good working condition. You’ll want to be sure to field strip a Glock pistol and clean your weapon after every time you fire it. Even if you never fire your weapon, you still want to clean it at least once a year. Why Field Strip […]

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