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The Desert Eagle 429 Mark XIX:  A Fine Idea In Need of Work

The Desert Eagle 429 Mark XIX: A Fine Idea In Need of Work

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I got fairly excited when I discovered Magnum Research had developed a new version of the Desert Eagle, the Desert Eagle 429 Mark XIX, chambered in Magnum Research’s new .429 DE cartridge.

Gear: Sitka's Flash Shelter

Gear: Sitka’s Flash Shelter

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Best known for its hunting apparel, Sitka jumps into the emergency shelter market with its new Flash Shelter 8’x10,’ a tarp that packs light but rolls out large enough to provide cover for two people. For the backcountry hunter, the Flash Shelter is made to provide quick concealment, and shelter from rain, wind, and snow.

Compact, Rugged and Very Accurate: Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 Pistol

Compact, Rugged and Very Accurate: Springfield Armory’s SAINT AR-15 Pistol

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The SAINT AR-15 Pistol is handy, and is a fine choice for home defense, personal protection, as a truck gun, has some hunting applications, and is a hell of a lot of fun to just shoot.

Traditions GII Outfitter in 45-70 Gov’t

Traditions GII Outfitter in 45-70 Gov’t

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The Outfitter GII is also available in .35 Whelen, 35 Rem, .357 Mag, .44 MAG, and 450 Bushmaster. This is a handy little rifle, easy to carry and pack, and will fit nicely in a hunting blind or tree stand.

Tested: The Multi-Purpose Howdah Alaskan from Pedersoli and the Italian Firearms Group

Tested: The Multi-Purpose Howdah Alaskan from Pedersoli and the Italian Firearms Group

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Snake gun, truck gun, survival gun, anti-bear gun, and zombie killer. That’s a lot of gun in a small package.

My .410 Experience: Going Small Bore for Big Toms

My .410 Experience: Going Small Bore for Big Toms

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I ordered a new .410 shotgun and a selection of shells, did some testing and patterning, and then headed afield to see if I could bring down a tom or jake with the little-bitty scattergun.

Field Tested: Rocky Waterproof Snakeproof Boots

Field Tested: Rocky Waterproof Snakeproof Boots

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If you hunt snake areas, do yourself a favor and consider these classic snake boots. Your life could depend upon it—literally.

Jake Time: A Land Filled With Rio Grande Youngsters

Jake Time: A Land Filled With Rio Grande Youngsters

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In 20 years of turkey hunting, I’d never heard or seen so many jakes. Or been so fooled by so many of them. Big, brawny jakes, their gobbles loud and booming like mature toms.

Classy Looking and Very Concealable: Remington’s RM 380 Executive Pistol

Classy Looking and Very Concealable: Remington’s RM 380 Executive Pistol

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The RM 380 Executive won’t stop a buffalo. Nor was it made for such heavy work. But it is a handy, very portable little handgun, and accurate enough at close range.

Range Review: Leupold’s New Red Dot Sight (RDS) Optic

Range Review: Leupold’s New Red Dot Sight (RDS) Optic

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The RDS is a solid little red dot, able to handle tough hunting conditions. It will also hold its own during more tactical uses including home defense and competition. You really can’t ask for any more in a red dot optic at any price.