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1895: The Last Lever-Action

1895: The Last Lever-Action

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The Winchester model 1895 was the last lever-action designed by firearms designer John Browning, and a favorite of Teddy Roosevelt and the Texas Rangers.

Earn A Doe, Miss On A Buck:  Deer Hunting Nebraska’s Platte River Unit

Earn A Doe, Miss On A Buck: Deer Hunting Nebraska’s Platte River Unit

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2:52 PM, a couple miles west of Brady, Nebraska, and I less than three hours away from a hearty serving of Tag Soup. I was on Day Five of a November 2018 deer hunt in Nebraska’s Lincoln County, and though I’d put in many hours I hadn’t seen a buck of any size—antlers or body.

Tested: Stalker QD Bipod from Swagger

Tested: Stalker QD Bipod from Swagger

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The Stalker QD proved to be a nice piece of light-weight hunting gear that went on at a moment’s notice to provide the stability I needed for a good, ethical shot.

Field To Freezer- Locavore Meat Processing

Field To Freezer- Locavore Meat Processing

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Many hunters find themselves having harvested a big game animal in an area that may require them to quarter the animal for ease of field removal. The key is to remove the quarters from the carcass or to remove the entrails as quickly as possible. This will help to cool the meat faster.

Gun that fired the first shot at the Battle of Bunker Hill Sold for $492,000

Gun that fired the first shot at the Battle of Bunker Hill Sold for $492,000

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The rifle that fired the first shot at the Battle of Bunker Hill sold at the Morphy’s Auction House in Denver, Penn. for $492,000.

NIGHTFORCE NX8 1-8- Full Review

NIGHTFORCE NX8 1-8- Full Review

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The little 1-8x is a scope that really can get the job done.

5 Dove Hunting Tips

5 Dove Hunting Tips

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I think, without a doubt, almost all American hunters would agree that dove season is the unofficial start of fall and the official start to the fall hunting season. I don’t care which state you live in or what coast your closest to, all hunters are excited for the start of dove season.

Foolproof Field Positions

Foolproof Field Positions

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Last year I wrote an article about finding rests in the field. This article is about what a hunter can do when these options aren’t available.

Sig Sauer KILO1400BDX Rangefinder

Sig Sauer KILO1400BDX Rangefinder

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Last year Sig Sauer unveiled their Ballistic Data Xchange (BDX) system that uses Bluetooth to connect a rangefinder, ballistic app, and riflescope into a unitized system.   The idea is that when you hit your target with the laser the ballistic program calculates a hold that shows up in the reticle of the scope. If [...]

New Federal .284/7mm 155 Grain Edge TLR Bullet Review

New Federal .284/7mm 155 Grain Edge TLR Bullet Review

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Bullet design and performance is a favored (and occasionally heated) discussion wherever hunters gather. Debates rage, stories are told, and facts presented. Which brings us to the question: What is good bullet performance?