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22LR Ammo Bucket

22LR Ammo Bucket

What’s the only thing better than a barrel full of monkeys? A bucket full of bullets! Or, in this case, a good old-fashioned .22LR Ammo Bucket!  Why do people love .22LR ammo buckets? First, a plastic bucket is more durable and reliable for carrying ammo, particularly in damp or icy conditions. Second, ammo buckets offer […]

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Die Hard Guns

Die Hard Guns

Anyone who has watched the original Die Hard film from 1988 has to get a chuckle from seeing it on a list of classic Christmas movies. After all, it has little in common with A Christmas Carol with its theme of redemption, It’s a Wonderful Life (appreciating what we have), or Christmas Vacation, a hilarious […]

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Wild West Guns

Wild West Guns

In the annals of American history, few periods capture the imagination quite like the Wild West. A time of pioneering spirit, lawlessness, and gold prospecting, it’s also a period that its firearms helped define. Whether a pistol, rifle, or shotgun, Wild West guns are synonymous with this 19th-century period in our country’s history. This was […]

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277 Fury VS 6.8 SPC

277 Fury VS 6.8 SPC

If you’re as excited about modern rifle cartridges as we are, you’ve probably jumped into debates around 277 Fury VS 6.8 SPC. Both cartridges owe their existence to the U.S. military. Their creation came about due to the battlefield limitations of the 5.56 NATO round.  While both are designed to outperform the aging 5.56 NATO […]

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22LR VS 22 Mag

22LR VS 22 Mag

In the world of rimfire cartridges, the .22 caliber reigns supreme, offering shooters a diverse array of options for various purposes. Among these, the .22 LR (Long Rifle) and .22 Magnum (WMR) are popular choices. Despite their similar origins, 22LR VS 22 Mag have distinct characteristics that cater to different shooting needs.  On a side […]

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