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Straight Pull Bolt Action from Savage: Impulse Mountain Hunter Reviewed

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The Impulse Mountain Hunter is a lightweight hunting rifle that features Savage’s Impulse action which is a straight pull bolt design on an aluminum receiver, AccuStock Technology, and a Proof Research carbon fiber barrel.

Weatherby Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI

New From Weatherby: The Ultralight Mark V Backcountry 2.0 TI

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The Backcountry 2.0 lineup is available in four configurations including a steel or titanium action with either carbon fiber or traditional fluted barrel.

Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)

Full Review: CVA Cascade SB (Short Barrel)

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One feature I really appreciate about this rifle is the reduced movement it takes to operate this gun.

The CZ 600 Trail - Bolt Gun Glory

The CZ 600 Trail – Bolt Gun Glory

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Maybe it’s the affordable ammo or the novelty of a .223 Rem caliber bolt action. I can’t quite say why, but when the CZ 600 Trail hit the market, I was entranced.

Field Tested: Benelli’s BE.S.T. Lupo Rifle

Field Tested: Benelli’s BE.S.T. Lupo Rifle

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When Benelli first introduced the rifle in 2019, they got a lot of things right, combining modern features hunters want in a relatively light package that delivers great accuracy.

The 2nd Debut of the Sako S20 Hybrid Rifle

The 2nd Debut of the Sako S20 Hybrid Rifle

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The Sako S20 was definitely cheated when it hit the market in 2020; Covid19 stole the media spotlight and was also responsible for the cancellation of the SHOT Show and the Annual NRA Show, the two largest firearms manufacturer events of the year. The S20 has a right to feel slighted, but the US consumers were also cheated by not getting the exposure they deserved to the new Sako offering. So, let’s take a fresh look at the S20’s features, options, and performance.

300BLK Ruger American Ranch Rifle: A Perfect Suppressor Host

300BLK Ruger American Ranch Rifle: A Perfect Suppressor Host

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Lightweight, compact, and it accepts a standard magazine: the Ruger American Ranch Rifle fits the bill perfectly of a suppressor host.

Howa’s New Super Lite Rifle Weighs Less Than Five Pounds – and Doesn’t Cost a Fortune

Howa’s New Super Lite Rifle Weighs Less Than Five Pounds – and Doesn’t Cost a Fortune

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With its Super Lite model, Howa has set a new standard for affordable factory rifles weighing less than five pounds.

The Ultimate Mountain Rifle? Weatherby’s Featherweight All-Carbon Backcountry 2.0 (Full Review)

The Ultimate Mountain Rifle? Weatherby’s Featherweight All-Carbon Backcountry 2.0 (Full Review)

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One of the lightest rifles in Weatherby’s lineup, this bolt-action affair clocks in at as little as 4.7 pounds, depending on configuration.

The Benelli Lupo in 30-06 Sprg.—Soft Shooting, But a Hard-Hitting and Accurate Hunting Rifle

The Benelli Lupo in 30-06 Sprg.—Soft Shooting, But a Hard-Hitting and Accurate Hunting Rifle

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y guarantee on the Lupo, and I found that to be true with all three brands of ammunition when shooting from 100 yards and off a sandbagged rest.