Waterfowl hunters are a dedicated lot; heading off to the lakes and swamps before daylight, stringing out decoys, shivering motionlessly in the blind as the morning fog cuts through their best camo jacket, all for the sake of making the skies rain ducks and geese. CZ has just the ticket for those of you who are really serious about filling the skies with shot and bringing down every bird that comes in range, the CZ Swamp Magnum Camo.
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The Ultimate Backpacking .410: Stevens 301 Single Shot — Full Review
Published: July 13, 2017 { 38 comments }Whether you’re a survivalist looking for a trail gun or a parent looking for a first firearm, the Stevens Model 301’s low cost, simple functionality and reliability make it a great addition to any collection.
Aimpoint Micro S-1: The Ideal Red Dot for Turkey Season
Published: July 8, 2017 { 2 comments }I don’t envy the Aimpoint engineer who drew the Micro S-1 assignment. Developing a plug-and-play red dot for a wide variety of shotguns must have been a nightmare. Most shotguns aren’t designed with optics in mind. Fortunately for us, Aimpoint’s engineers figured it out.
Ammo Test: Winchester PDX1 Defender Segmenting Slug
Published: March 1, 2017 { 8 comments }What do you do if you don’t feel that a 12-gauge slug doesn’t have enough stopping power? OK, so maybe if you ever feel under gunned with a shottie slug you’re fighting Godzilla, but, hey, it could happen. You could try to stuff a 40mm grenade in there, but that requires all sorts of complicated licensing. A more realistic option might be to use a fragmenting projectile design. That’s exactly what Winchester Ammunition has done with their PDX1 Defender Segmenting Slug.
Top 5 Exotic Shotguns At Range Day – SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 7, 2017 { 2 comments }We saw a lot of cool shotguns at Range Day during SHOT Show 2017. Here are the top five.
Meet Mossberg ‘Compact Cruisers,’ AOW Shorties — SHOT Show 2017
Published: February 6, 2017 { 11 comments }Mossberg had quite a few new items at SHOT this year, including the introduction of 2 AOWs (Any Other Weapons) based on the Mossberg 500 and 590 family of weapons.
Stoeger P3500, Value Shotgun with 5-Yr Warranty — SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 31, 2017 { 0 comments }The P3500 is sure to be a hit with the bargain-minded hunters in states with snow geese. The new gun retails for $399 and comes with a 5-year warranty.
Three new Shotguns from Beretta – SHOT Show 2017
Published: January 18, 2017 { 12 comments }This may come as a shock, but Beretta now makes shotguns. Once you wipe the surprise off your face, lets take a look at the offerings this year. A400 Light Camo Overview The A400 is now available in a lightweight 20-gauge configuration with a Realtree MAX-5 finish. Designed for new shooters and smaller-framed hunters the [...]
Benelli Ethos: Custom-Grade 12 Gauge at an Affordable Price. Full Review.
Published: August 4, 2016 { 27 comments }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.
Best of a Bad Situation: .22s for Self-Defense?
Published: July 28, 2016 { 63 comments }Ultimately the only good reason to go with .22 for self-defense is that it is your last, best, and only option. The truth is that it’s rarely the only option.