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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.

New Savage Impulse Straight Pull Rifle - First Look

New Savage Impulse Straight Pull Rifle – First Look

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A straight-pull rifle is cycled by just two motions, backwards and forwards on a linear path. This differs from a traditional bolt action where four motions are required- rotate bolt, pull back, push forward, rotate down. The result is speed, accuracy, and reliability.

The Most Accurate Ultralight Rifle: Seekins HAVAK ELEMENT

The Most Accurate Ultralight Rifle: Seekins HAVAK ELEMENT

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The Seekins Precision HAVAK ELEMENT uses cutting edge technology and design to shave weight without compromising accuracy, safety, or reliability.

.75 MOA Guarantee from Springfield Armory's All-New Bolt-Action 2020 Waypoint  - Review

.75 MOA Guarantee from Springfield Armory’s All-New Bolt-Action 2020 Waypoint – Review

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Springfield’s 2020 action is a descendant of the legendary Remington 700 design. Dual locking lugs, a fluted, nitride-coated bolt, EDM raceways, and dual cocking cams…

Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter in 28 Nosler

Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter in 28 Nosler

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The Browning X-Bolt Western Hunter 28 Nosler is not your grandpa’s huntin’ rifle. There’s no wood anywhere. Rather, it’s a sleek, smooth, and lightweight magnum that is capable of the longest shots. That’s not to say it’s not attractive. It is.

Assembling an Alaskan Hunting Rifle: Part One

Assembling an Alaskan Hunting Rifle: Part One

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Once I had picked up the rifle from a local sporting goods store, it was time to add a scope and the various accouterments to turn it into a legitimate all-weather hunting rifle, capable of holding its own no matter what Mother Nature throws at it.

Budget Rifle Showdown: Savage vs. Mossberg vs. Howa vs. CVA

Budget Rifle Showdown: Savage vs. Mossberg vs. Howa vs. CVA

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A team of shooters with varying experience went through, shot, and evaluated four, mid-range priced rifles from Mossberg, Savage, Howa, and CVA to see just what kind of bang for your buck you get in a mid-priced rifle.

How to Assemble the Ultimate Western Big Game Rifle

How to Assemble the Ultimate Western Big Game Rifle

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There are as many differing opinions on what makes a great western hunting rifle, as there are western hunters.

1,000 Yards from a $500 Rifle - Ruger's American Predator

1,000 Yards from a $500 Rifle – Ruger’s American Predator

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When I unboxed the Predator, I found a skinny little tapered barrel, a light composite stock, and a surprisingly smooth action. I say surprising because there was really nothing remarkable about the rifle other than the action. Admittedly, I did not have high expectations for the predator. It is a deceptively modest gun. Can a rifle that retails for less than $500 makes hits at 1,000 yards?

Wilson Combat's 300 HAM'R Ultralight Hunter: A Welterweight with a Big Punch

Wilson Combat’s 300 HAM’R Ultralight Hunter: A Welterweight with a Big Punch

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The Ultralight Hunter was designed for hunting, but the author believes the rifle would be equally adept in a home-defense role loaded with the right 300 HAM’R ammunition.