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Best Deer Hunting Calibers

Best Deer Hunting Calibers: Top Picks

If you’re a hunter, you know that choosing among the best deer hunting calibers can make the difference between a clean harvest and a missed opportunity. From seasoned hunters to first-time shooters, everyone benefits from understanding how factors such as distance, terrain, and regulations influence the best caliber choice.  With so many options, narrowing down […]

30-06 vs 308

30-06 vs 308

By Guy J. Sagi Though the .30-06 Springfield has reigned supreme over other whitetail deer-hunting cartridges for decades, its title may be in danger. There have been coup attempts before, certainly. Yet the overwhelming number of rifles chambered for the .30-06 is a stout defense, one deeply supported by owners comfortable with its performance. Still, […]

garand thumb

What Is Garand Thumb?

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase Garand thumb? Is it the YouTuber (a.k.a. Mike Jones) showing videos of firearms and combat techniques on his channel? Or is the banged-up thumb or discolored thumbnail you got from the bolt of an M1 Garand slamming closed on it? If you’ve ever reloaded an M1 […]