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Fifty One - Fifty….

Fifty One, Fifty….Hunting Handguns!

The 50’s as they are termed, are two different animals of the same family. The original Fifty of modern times the 50BMG, uses bullets of .510 diameter.  This is where some of the confusion begins.

Hot for Nilgai

One thing is for sure, long-range shooting is not required for Nilgai, and a good bullet placed properly will still kill even the hardiest of animals.

The All-Purpose .41

The All-Purpose .41

To me and many others, the .41 is no longer the “Middle Magnum” or “Forgotten .41”. It is and has always been the All-Purpose .41. 

Quickie Gear reviews…

Quickie Gear Reviews From A Trip to Sweden

My recent trip to Sweden for hunting allowed my wife and I to use a lot of outdoor gear and clothing.

Review: Burris LRF 10x42 binoculars

Review: 10×42 Burris Laser Rangefinder Binoculars

Burris laser rangefinding binoculars signature HD glass and 10×42, easy to use, durable, accurate, affordable, forever warranty

2 - Review - JP Drop in Modular trigger

JP Drop in Modular Trigger: Full Review

The adjustable component trigger assembly JP pioneered years ago was the benchmark of aftermarket triggers available for the MSR.

Holsters for Sportsmen

Holsters for Sportsmen

I never realized how important top-quality leather gear or holsters were until I needed to wear a gun around all day long, riding horses, doing chores, hunting wearing a pack, sitting in a vehicle, crawling through brush, and competing while performing rough and tumble activities.

Marlin 444 Trapper – The Gun That Never Was

Assembled and complete, I now have a rifle that never was but should have been.

Lever Action Rifle with 45-70 Ammo

Review – Federal HammerDown ammunition

The rounds of the HammerDown line are what would today be called short-range rounds.

The Big Bore Levergun in 50 Alaskan

The Big Bore Levergun in 50 Alaskan

In my opinion, a better suited option when truly Big Bore stuff needs to happen is the 50 Alaskan.