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Is the .30-’06 Springfield Dead?

Is the .30-’06 Springfield Dead?

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In this day and age of short magnums, super-short magnums, long cartridges, fat cartridges and everything in between, it seems logical that some of our tried-and-true favorites may have become obsolete. So, is there still a place for the “old” .30-’06?

Savage Rebate Season - 110 Actions, Axis, Rimfires - How to Pick a Savage

Savage Rebate Season – 110 Actions, Axis, Rimfires – How to Pick a Savage

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Now is a great time to pick up your hunting rifle for hunting season at a great price, and Savage Arms has some outstanding rebate programs going right now!

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.

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Benelli has done with the Ethos what many companies have attempted but just couldn’t quite achieve—they ‘ve figured out how to bring truly high-end features to a firearm the average man or woman can afford. And that my friend, is no small feat.

Back to the Basics: Swapping My Tupperware Rifle Stock for a Bell and Carlson

Back to the Basics: Swapping My Tupperware Rifle Stock for a Bell and Carlson

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Changing the stock on your bolt action rifle isn’t a difficult project. But if you’re like me, the prospect of taking a screwdriver to any part of your $600 gun can induce spontaneous trembling and cold sweats.

Rapid-Fire Rangefinder: Hands on with the new SilencerCo Radius

Rapid-Fire Rangefinder: Hands on with the new SilencerCo Radius

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The new SWR Radius from SilencerCo is a highly capable rail-mounted rangefinder that gives lightning-fast distance ranging information out to a mile.

Primary Arms Platinum Scopes Are Here and Looking Good

Primary Arms Platinum Scopes Are Here and Looking Good

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Primary Arms has a new higher-end series of riflescopes called the Platinum Series. The Platinum series is a big departure from their increasingly popular budget optics but that doesn’t make it any less of a value.

A 100-Yard 1911: Republic Forge Longslide 10mm—Full Test

A 100-Yard 1911: Republic Forge Longslide 10mm—Full Test

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The Longslide 10mm 1911 from Republic Forge makes for not only great close-range performance but can also be pushed out to 100 yards distance due to its power and accuracy.

The Stoeger P3000 is a working gun bargain.

Gun Review: Stoeger P3000 Pump-action Shotgun

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The Stoeger P3000 Pump-action Shotgun. If you need a waterfowl, hunting slug gun, or home defense shotgun, and are constrained by budget, this is a great way to pick up a brand new one for less than 300 bucks.

The Savage 11 Hog Hunter: Not your Average .308

The Savage 11 Hog Hunter: Not your Average .308

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The 11/111 Hog Hunter’s popularity has been driven in part by the growing prevalence of feral pigs in the United States.

Crimson Trace's Laserguard Pro is Ultimate CCW Combo -- NRA 2016!

Crimson Trace’s Laserguard Pro is Ultimate CCW Combo — NRA 2016!

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The Laserguard Pro is new for 2016 and currently available for the Smith & Wesson Shield series of pistols