Best .44 Magnum Revolvers (2025 Guide) November 25, 2025 The best .44 Magnum revolvers balance strength, shootability, and practical features for hunting, backcountry defense, and serious range work. This 2025 guide explains what matters, compares standout models by role, and links you to our revolvers category and top brands so you can zero in fast. […]
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Ruger American Rifle Gen II Patrol — New for 2025 November 21, 2025 The Ruger American Rifle Gen II Patrol brings a compact, threaded bull barrel and 10-round AR-magazine compatibility to Ruger’s updated budget-friendly bolt gun. It’s a do-most-things patrol-style rifle for range training, varmint duty, and practical field work—without premium-rifle pricing. Announced November 5,
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12 Gauge vs 20 Gauge: 2025 Shotgun Deep Dive November 17, 2025 Quick take: If you’re deciding between 12 gauge vs 20 gauge in 2025, think less about “power” and more about pattern performance, payload options, and how long you can shoot comfortably. This deep dive breaks down real-world use—upland, waterfowl, turkeys, clays, and home
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Best Budget Bolt-Action Rifles (Under $700) — 2025 Edition November 11, 2025 If you’re hunting for budget bolt-action rifles that still punch above their price, good news: 2025 has plenty of sub-$700 choices that group tight, run reliably, and won’t make your wallet whinny. Below, we compare five proven models, what they do best, and
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Suppressor-Ready Pistols in 2025: Why Threaded-Barrel Handguns Are Everywhere November 4, 2025 In the last month, more semi-auto pistols are shipping suppressor-ready (threaded barrels + tall sights) right out of the box. If you’ve been eyeing quieter range time or a future suppressor purchase, 2025’s crop makes it easier (and cheaper) to start with a
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Springfield Armory Model 2020 Heatseeker — New for 2025 October 30, 2025 Springfield Armory’s new Model 2020 Heatseeker is a compact, chassis-based bolt gun with a .75-MOA accuracy guarantee, purpose-built for hunters and precision-minded shooters who like AR-style modularity on a bolt action. If you’ve wanted a factory rifle with carbon-fiber barrel tech, AICS mags,
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Barrel Twist Rate, Decoded: 1:7 vs 1:8 vs 1:9 for .223/5.56 October 27, 2025 TL;DR: For .223 Rem/5.56 NATO, 1:7 stabilizes the heaviest bullets (75–80gr+), 1:8 is the most versatile (55–77gr), and 1:9 favors lighter loads (40–69gr). Choose based on the ammo you actually shoot, not what looks cool on a spec sheet. Twist rate
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Henry Spirit of the Corps Rifles Expand for Marine Corps’ 250th Anniversary October 21, 2025 Henry Repeating Arms just added two commemorative lever-actions—a .22 and a .45-70—to its “Spirit of the Corps” lineup honoring the USMC’s 250th anniversary. Collectors and lever fans who missed the first run now have fresh options—available through dealers right now.
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Truck Gun 2025: Lever-Action vs. PCC (Which One Rides Shotgun?) The best truck gun for 2025 comes down to your use case: lever-actions shine for simplicity and cross-season utility, while pistol-caliber carbines (PCCs) excel at fast follow-ups and magazine commonality with sidearms. Rural ranchers and backcountry campers benefit differently—choose accordingly. October 17, 2025 — “Truck
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Charter Arms Pathfinder II — New for 2025 October 13, 2025 Charter Arms brings back a lightweight, 8-shot .22 LR revolver with modern materials, adjustable sights, and three finishes—ideal for budget-friendly practice, teaching new shooters, and small-game duty. Announced in late September/early October 2025, the Pathfinder II updates a long-running rimfire wheelgun with a 7075
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