Bushmaster’s 450 BM SD is a straight wall hammer that carries like an AR-15, hits like a sledge, and stays manageable thanks to smart parts and a good recoil pad.
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Squirrel Hunting Guns: Pros and Cons
Published: March 2, 2026 { 0 comments }In most states, your squirrel hunting gun needs can be covered with either a rimfire rifle, a shotgun, or a muzzleloader. But which one do you choose?
Newly Revised Winchester Model 70 — SHOT Show 2026
Published: February 1, 2026 { 11 comments }The stock features classic cut checkering, a schnabel forend, and a slim profile that complements the Featherweight’s balance. Over time, the inevitable nicks and scratches don’t detract from the rifle—they become touchstones tied to each hunt it goes on.
Blaser R8 Ultimate Review: Fast, Classy, Deadly
Published: December 8, 2025 { 0 comments }A premium straight-pull that cycles like lightning and prints sub-MOA with multiple loads. If you want one rifle to do it all, the R8 Ultimate makes a strong case.
9 Hunting Rifles That Own Christmas 2025
Published: December 8, 2025 { 0 comments }From featherweight mountain rigs to suppressor-ready workhorses, these 15 rifles deliver real-world accuracy, smart features, and gift-list heat for 2025.
Lever Actions Still Rule Deer Season
Published: November 3, 2025 { 2 comments }Two centuries in and the lever-action still drops deer, runs fast, and keeps the fun meter pegged. From 45-70 Government to 357 Magnum, here’s why a lever belongs in your safe and in your truck.
Old School Cool: Part 4 – Marlin 336 Field Test: 30-30, 35 Rem, 50 Alaskan
Published: November 3, 2025 { 0 comments }Three classic Marlin 336 builds put meat on the ground and smiles on faces. From a rescued 30-30 to a do-everything 35 Rem and a thumper 50 Alaskan, here is how old school still wins.
Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber Review
Published: October 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Browning X-Bolt 2 Speed Carbon Fiber aims to pair hunting-ready ergonomics with precision bolt-gun accuracy.
Charles Daly Triple Crown Review
Published: October 8, 2025 { 5 comments }Few shotguns turn heads quite like the Charles Daly Triple Crown. With three barrels stacked in a triangular pattern, it’s a design that immediately invites curiosity, and once you pick it up, appreciation.
Tested: Federal 7MM Backcountry
Published: October 8, 2025 { 1 comment }Federal’s all-new 7mm Backcountry cartridge is a high-pressure, high-velocity cartridge that promises remarkable speeds and accuracy from short-barreled rifles.









