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Modern Lever Action Rifle

Modern Lever Action Rifle For Home Defense

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Centerfire Ammo/Reviews/Self Defense

By Allen Scavetta From the dusty pages of history to the silver screen showdowns of Hollywood, the lever-action rifle has been synonymous with the rugged frontier spirit of the Wild West. These timeless firearms, exemplified by the Winchester Model 1873, seem to be making a remarkable comeback — this time with a contemporary twist. The […]

wadcutter

What Is A Wadcutter?

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Ammo

A wadcutter is a cylindrical bullet you’ll often find in revolver cartridges. It is made of pure lead and lacks a gilding metal jacket. Shooters most commonly use wadcutters with paper targets during practice and competition. They can also have self-defense applications. Wadcutter For Target Practice? A wadcutter’s broad, circular nose profile acts just like […]