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Despite its smaller size, the .243 round is capable of downing whitetail and more, and has even gained a following among experienced hunters and long-range sport shooters.

Learn about what good trigger control is and the importance of mastering it through finger placement and dry fire practice.

For those of us with an itch to shoot, the .22LR provides the scratch without taking the scratch out of our wallet.

The question of whether 22 LR is a good idea for self-defense used has more than one answer. Let’s break it down one piece at a time.

With so many aftermarket parts, it is fun to tinker with the platform. My recommendation is that if you customize — and you know you will — first determine how the rifle will be used.

Choosing the best bolt action hunting rifle in 2026 is not about trends. It is about hits on target and meat in the freezer. The market is stacked with carbon barrels, featherweight chassis, and optic-ready actions. That is good news for hunters who climb, stand hunters who sit, and new shooters who want a rifle [...]

Several quality gun academies are located across the country, each with pros and cons for attendance.

On the MAG website, MAG-40 is rightly described as an immersion class. When you take MAG-40 it’s like drinking from a fire hose—information comes at you nonstop and it’s impossible to hold onto it all.

Estimated reading time: 10 minutes Many people believe that the 1911 is one of the best handguns ever made. With renewed interest in the 1911 caused by the explosion of 2011s, different calibers, and optics choices, Sig Sauer’s 1911-X lineup has entered the chat. I recently had the chance to get my hands on a [...]