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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 […]

Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL

Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL Review

Guest Writer: Kenzie Fitzpatrick There are many historical firearms we have come to know and love, but one of our all-time favorites is the Model 1895 lever-action rifle. Specifically, the one brought back to life as the Ruger Marlin 1895 SBL rifle. Marlin is one of the most well-known firearm manufacturers in the world. However, […]

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 […]