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Tested: Ruger Hawkeye African, Newly Chambered in 280 Ackley Improved

Tested: Ruger Hawkeye African, Newly Chambered in 280 Ackley Improved

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From time to time, Ruger produces the rifles in chamberings more suitable for hunting African plains game and big game elsewhere. The newest of these is the Ruger Hawkeye African chambered in 280 Ackley Improved. For my money, Ruger knocked it out of the park with this gun.

Dream Rifle - Lone Star Armory DM Light Rifle

Dream Rifle – Lone Star Armory DM Light Rifle

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Lone Star Armory is making some very impressive weapons and is worth a look. It has a premium price tag, but it gets you a premium blaster.

Ditch the Same Ol’ AR-15 with a BRN-180 (Lower Full Review)

Ditch the Same Ol’ AR-15 with a BRN-180 (Lower Full Review)

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The complete BRN-180 ain’t cheap ($130-150 for the lower + $900 for the upper + parts), but it’s a great option if you’re in an AR-15 rut. The side charging handle and folding stock are eye-catchers at the range, and the rifle is reliable and accurate. While your buddies are building another AR-15 for their ever-expanding collection, branch out to something a little different and check out the BRN-180 from Brownells.

FN’s FDE Tactical Carbine Shoots as Good as it Looks

FN’s FDE Tactical Carbine Shoots as Good as it Looks

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The FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE P-LOK hasn’t garnered a lot of attention since its introduction a couple of years ago, and that’s a shame because this is one very well-conceived and executed rifle that you can buy at an affordable price.

Top Ten Tactical Christmas

Top Ten Tactical Christmas

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With ever-present threats looming prominently all year, 2020 taught us that preppers aren’t so whacky after all. Take a look at this year’s Top Ten Tactical Christmas list for gift ideas to make yourself and your loved ones more prepared in 2021.

Turnbull Winchester 1886 Buffalo Rifle Deluxe - Review

Turnbull Winchester 1886 Buffalo Rifle Deluxe – Review

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The Turnbull Winchester 1886 rifle we tested is a spectacular firearm. The color casehardening, in particular, is extraordinary. We had zero malfunctions, the rifle shot well, and carried nicely in the hand and in a saddle scabbard. Accuracy was good.

Henry’s Big Boy X Rifle: The Lever Gun, Reimagined

Henry’s Big Boy X Rifle: The Lever Gun, Reimagined

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Even a quick glance tells you this is not your granddaddy’s lever rifle. The new Henry Big Boy X rifle is a modern refresh of the iconic lever-action rifle design, boosting performance and versatility to entirely new levels.

SKS: Good Enough or Get You Killed?

SKS: Good Enough or Get You Killed?

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For anyone that didn’t grab a gun before now, ithe SKS should not be overlooked. SKS rifles are still available, albeit 2020 price is closer to $350 or $400. Even at that though, it gets you a semi-auto rifle that does a pretty decent job in combat terms.

18 Inch AR’s: The Barrel Length that God Forgot

18 Inch AR’s: The Barrel Length that God Forgot

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The benefits to an 18 make it something you should reconsider. For that little bit more length and weight, you get a softer shooter, as well as a minor bullet velocity gain. It is absolutely worth trying out.

Bergara B-14 R - Best Bargain in Rimfire Rifles

Bergara B-14 R – Best Bargain in Rimfire Rifles

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Extremely useful as trainers for both PRS competition and hunting, not to mention as stand-alone rifles for the NLR22 series, these rifles are gaining in popularity. The unfortunate part of this was that to get a truly perfect, size correct traine…