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.
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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 { 2 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 { 0 comments }Federal’s all-new 7mm Backcountry cartridge is a high-pressure, high-velocity cartridge that promises remarkable speeds and accuracy from short-barreled rifles.
Old School Cool Part 3
Published: October 8, 2025 { 1 comment }The Savage 99 is one of the earliest lever-action rifles that would allow the use of pointed bullets safely. It evolved from the Savage 1895, both of which were quite popular in the American West and Canada.
Seekins Havak Element M3 Review: Precision Innovation for the Modern Hunter
Published: September 1, 2025 { 4 comments }The new Seekins Havak Element M3 in 7 PRC, featuring the hybrid aluminum/steel action and carbon fiber barrel. The Seekins Havak line has long been a benchmark for shooters looking for custom-level accuracy and craftsmanship in a production rifle. With the new Havak Element M3, Seekins Precision has overhauled the design to bring hunters and [...]
Old School Cool – Part 2
Published: September 1, 2025 { 0 comments }I continue discussing “old school cool” guns and their modern-day worth.
Made For You: Browning 28-Gauge Citori 725 Field
Published: August 3, 2025 { 0 comments }Whether you’re a sub-gauge nut or a sub-gauge snob, there is no denying the performance of Browning’s Citori 725 Field chambered in 28 gauge.
Old School Cool – Part 1
Published: August 3, 2025 { 0 comments }I’ve competed in long range rifle competitions making shots out to beyond 1000 yards. Now I find much more enjoyment in closing the distance and using “old school cool” gear.









