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Different objective lens sizes should be compatible with magnification of the scope. Left to right: Burris Fullfield II 3-9x40mm, Burris XTR 2-10x42mm, and Burris Veracity 4-20x50mm.

Optics Buying Guide: Top Must-Know Terms for Picking the Right Scope

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When it comes to buying a scope, it can be easy to be completely overwhelmed by all the technical terms you see. So, what do you do? Maybe take a look at a glossary?

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 2: Five Gifts Under $75

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 2: Five Gifts Under $75

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This is the second of three articles in this Father’s Day Gift Guide series. Each article has a maximum price ($125.00 or less, $75.00 or less and $25.00 or less). Have a Happy Father’s Day!

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 3: Five Gifts Under $25

Father’s Day Gift Guide, Part 3: Five Gifts Under $25

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Editor’s Note: This is the third of three articles in this series. Each article has a maximum price ($125.00 or less, $75.00 or less and $25.00 or less). We have listed retailers that have these items in stock at time of publication. Have a Happy Father’s Day! *Images courtesy of manufacturers.  Part 1: Five Father’s Day [...]

Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 1 - Understanding the Technology

Gun Safe Buying Guide: Part 1 – Understanding the Technology

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Why do I need a safe? This is a question that many gun owners ask. In my opinion, the answer is easy. Bad things happen to good people (and guns).

Depending on your equipment setup, there are a number of ways to re-prime cases for reloading.

Reloading: Priming For Success

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SERIES Part 1: Want to Reload Your Own Ammo? Basic Questions to Consider Part 2: The Reloading Process Part 3: The Gear You’ll Need and What It’ll Cost You Part 4: Brass Cleaning and Preparation to Load Part 5: Brass Resizing Part 6: Trimming Cartridge Cases Part 7: Repriming the Cartridge Case Part 8: Powder, Propellants, and Pressure Part 9: All About Primers Part [...]

Gun Review: A Pocket-Sized .44! Charter Arms 5-Shot Boomer

Gun Review: A Pocket-Sized .44! Charter Arms 5-Shot Boomer

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Designed for concealed carry, the 5-shot .44 Special Boomer by Charter Arms packs a powerful cartridge in a small, snag-free package.

Smith & Wesson's Biggest Fail? The Ultra-Rare Model 320 Revolving Rifle

Smith & Wesson’s Biggest Fail? The Ultra-Rare Model 320 Revolving Rifle

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Obviously, these are success stories the likes of which have changed firearms history. However, for every success story, there are dozens of ideas that didn’t make it. Even the vaunted Smith & Wesson was not immune from the pitfalls of 19th Century firearms design. Case in point: the Model 320 revolving rifle.

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

.357 Buster? Ruger’s .327 SP101 Delivers Magnum Force & Extra Firepower!

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The Ruger SP101 combines a small frame with a full-power chambering in .357 Magnum, but it is limited to five rounds. The addition of the .327 Federal Magnum chambering bumps that up to six, while still having fight-stopping power.

Can Center Axis Relock Save Your Life?

Can Center Axis Relock Save Your Life?

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Center Axis Relock is a versatile shooting system which provides a stable firing platform for multiple scenarios and it greatly aids in weapon retention.

New Gun Review: Masterpiece Arms 930DMG, the Perfect Home Defense Gun?

New Gun Review: Masterpiece Arms 930DMG, the Perfect Home Defense Gun?

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The MasterPiece Arms MPA Defender 930DMG is an Ingram-style firearm with a machined alloy grip contoured to accept easy-to-find Glock magazines.