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The Air Venturi Avenger Bullpup Air Rifle held by the author
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The New Air Venturi Avenger Bullpup Is a High Performing, Affordable Air Rifle

By Jim Chapman

Kimber R7 Mako 9mm Micro-Compact
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Kimber R7 Mako 9mm Micro-Compact

By John B. Snow

Gunsmith Rob Roberts and Benelli partnered on the M2.
Hunting

Shotgun Review: Benelli’s M2 Waterfowl Performance Shop Is Custom Built For Duck Hunters

By Joe Genzel

apex ammunition and mallard
Hunting

Apex Stacked Shotshells: A More Affordable Way for Duck Hunters to Shoot TSS

By Alex Robinson

lever action rifle on hunt
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The New Marlin 1895 SBL .45/70 Rifle Is the Best Lever-Action in the Company’s History

By John B. Snow

AEA Zeus .72 cal air rifle
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AEA Zeus Review: The Most Powerful Air Rifle

By Jim Chapman

A 6.5 Creedmoor cartridge doesn't always produce the best blood trails on deer.
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Are You Getting Bad Blood Trails with the 6.5 Creedmoor? This Is Why

By Natalie Krebs

Browning made the Auto-5 for almost 100 years before engineering it into the A5.
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Browning A5 Wicked Wing Review

By Joe Genzel

Browning X-bolt Mountain Pro
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Browning X-Bolt Mountain Pro Review

By Tyler Freel

O'Connor Takes Aim
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What Would Jack O’Connor Say About Long-Range Hunting and the 6.5 Creedmoor? His Work Already Tells Us

By Tyler Freel

A sheep hunt in Alaska requires a particular rifle.
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Four Rifles You Should Consider for Hunting Big Game in Alaska

By Ron Spomer

The 6.8 Western and Browning Mountain Pro Make for the Ultimate Rifle to Hunt the West
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The 6.8 Western and Browning Mountain Pro Make for the Ultimate Rifle to Hunt the West

By Ron Spomer

Sea ducks, like eiders and long-tails, are tough birds.
Hunting

How to Kill the Toughest Ducks and Geese

By Joe Genzel

Stopping a Grizzly with a 220 Swift and Other Legendary Frank Glaser Tales
Survival

Stopping a Grizzly with a 220 Swift and Other Legendary Frank Glaser Tales

By Tyler Freel

RemArms began shipping the 870.
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Shotgun Review: RemArms Remington 870 Express

By Joe Genzel

Eddie Nickens, Matt Coffey, and Gregg Powers with the Browning Wicked Wing A5s at the ready in an Eastern Washington duck blind.
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Are Today’s New Hunting Shotguns Really Worth the Price? Here Are 4 Used (and Cheaper) Models to Consider

By John Gordon

Whitetail Deer Cartridge Shoot-Out: .30-30 Win. vs. .243 Win. vs. .30-06 Springfield
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Whitetail Deer Cartridge Shoot-Out: .30-30 Win. vs. .243 Win. vs. .30-06 Springfield

By Ron Spomer

How to Clean a Rifle Barrel: One Size Doesn’t Fit All
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How to Clean a Rifle Barrel: One Size Doesn’t Fit All

By Chris Christian

A rifle with a plastic cleaning tube in the bore, the bolt removed, a spray bottle of solvent, and a tupperware on a green felt pad.
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The Best Cleaning Routine for Your Hunting Rifle Is Also Easy

By John B. Snow

The best all-around shotguns on the market.
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The Best All-Around Shotguns For Under $1,000

By Brad Fitzpatrick

11 Tough, Purpose-Built Waterfowl Shotguns
Hunting

11 Tough, Purpose-Built Waterfowl Shotguns

By Jarrod Spilger

Shotguns: 7 Features for the Perfect Duck and Goose Hunting Gun
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Shotguns: 7 Features for the Perfect Duck and Goose Hunting Gun

By Curtis Niedermier

5 Best Shotguns for Goose Hunting
Hunting

5 Best Shotguns for Goose Hunting

By John M. Taylor

Browning has been extremely consciences of making sure its shotshells pattern well out of its guns.
Guns

Shotgun Review: The New Browning Maxus II

By Joe Genzel

The 28-gauge has returned to duck hunting.
Hunting

The 28-Gauge Shotgun Can Kill Ducks as Effectively as a 12-Gauge (At Modest Ranges)

By John Gordon

Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 Shotgun Review
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Benelli Super Black Eagle 3 Shotgun Review

By John B. Snow

A black rifle
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Black Friday Gun Deal: Save $500 on Nosler M48 Western Rifle

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

Ridgeline Rifle
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Cabela’s Black Friday: Save $200 on the Christensen Arms Ridgeline Rifle

By Outdoor Life Commerce Team

The M12 and M37 are two of Winchester's finest small-gauge shotguns.
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A .410 Is the Ideal Shotgun for Experienced Wingshooters to Retire With

By Payton Miller

Alex Robinson shoots a bluewing teal.
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Shotgun Review: Remington’s 870 Express Is the Best Pump Gun For the Money

By Joe Genzel

CZ 600 and mouflon sheep
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The New CZ 600 Rifle Is Replacing CZ’s Centerfire in Its Bolt-Action Lineup

By Matt Foster

Best Shotguns: 7 Great 28 Gauges for Upland Hunting
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Best Shotguns: 7 Great 28 Gauges for Upland Hunting

By Curtis Niedermier

A man preparing to shoot a black air rifle
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Benjamin Armada Review: A Hunting Air Rifle Made for the Range

By Jim Chapman

A crouching man in camouflage preparing to shoot a black air rifle
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The Benjamin Bulldog Air Rifle Is Well Suited for Hunting Hogs and Predators

By Jim Chapman

Everyday carry gear like a handgun, knife, and flashlight are essential.
Gear

The Best Everyday Carry Gear

By John B. Snow

Shooting accurately over 40 yards is not easy.
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4 Reasons Why You’re Struggling to Shoot Your Shotgun Accurately Over 40 Yards

By Joe Genzel

The British military utilized the EM-2.
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8 Military Weapons and Technologies That Were Too Advanced for Their Time

By Ashley Hlebinsky

Ruger PC Charger Review: A Versatile Pistol for Plinking and Survival
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Ruger PC Charger Review: A Versatile Pistol for Plinking and Survival

By Tyler Freel

Beretta a400 extreme plus
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Shotgun Review: Beretta’s A400 Xtreme Plus Is the Best Duck Hunting Gun on the Market

By Joe Genzel

Mossberg Patriot and Bushnell Scope
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Mossberg Patriot Long Range Hunter

By Mike Dickerson

shotgun shooting glasses
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Shotgun Shooting Tips: Hard Focus, Think Less, and Upgrade Your Shooting Glasses

By John B. Snow

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Black Rifles, Reputations, and Redemption: What Really Happened to Jim Zumbo

By Andrew McKean

Support 4 sami photos
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Henry Repeating Arms Donates 65 Custom Rifles to Help Cover a Young Girl’s Medical Costs

By Bob McNally

John Olin loved the Winchester 21.
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John Olin’s Favorite Double Gun: The Winchester 21

By John M. Taylor

Master Shot Placement on Western Big Game
Hunting

Master Shot Placement on Western Big Game

By Ron Spomer

How to Train for a Western Hunt During an Ammo Shortage
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How to Train for a Western Hunt During an Ammo Shortage

By Ron Spomer

aiming big game rifle
Hunting

Aiming Systems for Big-Game Hunting: MPBR vs. BDC Reticles vs. Turret Dialing

By Ron Spomer

How to Set Up Your Western Big-Game Rifle
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How to Set Up Your Western Big-Game Rifle

By Ron Spomer

Introducing A Child To A Deer Rifle
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Introducing A Child To A Deer Rifle

By John B. Snow

browning mountain pro in 6.8 western
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How to Pick the Ideal Rifle for Hunting Big Game in the West

By Ron Spomer

Stack of 6.8 Western hunting cartridges.
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How to Choose the Best Cartridge for Hunting Big Game in the West

By Ron Spomer

The Best PRS Rifle Rig
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The Best PRS Rifle Rig

By John B. Snow

Hatsan BullBoss pcp air rifle review
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Hatsan BullBoss Review

By Jim Chapman

A pair of Marlin carbine rifles on a black background.
Guns

Is Marlin Firearms on the Brink of a Comeback?

By Bryce M. Towsley

Smith & Wesson Is Moving Its Headquarters to Tennessee
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Smith & Wesson Is Moving Its Headquarters to Tennessee

By Bob McNally

USFWS studies show the duck crippling rate is one in five birds.
Hunting

Are Duck Hunters Really Losing 1 in 5 Birds? Here’s How We Can Do Better

By Alex Robinson, Natalie Krebs

A man shooting a black air gun in the woods
Gear

Hatsan Invader Review

By Jim Chapman

moose hunting rifle
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The Best Moose Hunting Rifle? Sometimes It’s a Beater, Ruger M77 Guide Gun

By Tyler Freel

Using Bags and Tripods for Long-Range Shooting In Hunting and Competition
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Using Bags and Tripods for Long-Range Shooting In Hunting and Competition

By John B. Snow

Long range shooting in the field
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Long-Range Shooting School for Hunters

By Brian McCombie

tweak a ballistic calculator
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How to Fine-Tune Your Dope for Long-Range Shooting

By John B. Snow

Maven optics and shooting gear
Gear

How to Use Wind Meters, Ballistic Apps, and Rangefinders for Long-Range Shooting

By John B. Snow

The differences between mils and MOA can be frustrating, but they're each useful in their own way.
Guns

How to Use MOA and Mil Reticles for Long-Range Accuracy

By John B. Snow

Hatsan FlashPup air rifle review and accuracy test.
Gear

Airgun Review: The Hatsan FlashPup QE

By Jim Chapman