357 vs 44 Lever Action Rifle: How to Pick the Right Magnum for Your Needs

357 vs 44 Lever Action Rifle: How to Pick the Right Magnum for Your Needs January 23, 2026 If you’re stuck between a 357 vs 44 lever action rifle, you’re really choosing a “system” more than a single gun: cartridge cost and availability, recoil, magazine capacity, and what ranges you’ll realistically shoot. Both .357 Magnum […]

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Single-Shot Pistols in 2026: What They’re Good for (and What They Aren’t)

Single-Shot Pistols in 2026: What They’re Good for (and What They Aren’t) January 19, 2026 Single-shot pistols are exactly what they sound like: one round at a time, manually reloaded. In 2026, they’re still a niche—but a useful one—if you want ultra-simple operation, compact storage, or a specialized “tool” gun for the field. If you

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New Federal Subsonic Ammo Line Announced for 2026

New Federal Subsonic Ammo Line Announced for 2026 January 13, 2026 On January 7, 2026, Federal Ammunition announced a new Federal Subsonic rifle line designed for suppressed shooting, alongside a broad slate of 2026 cartridge updates. The Subsonic family focuses on reduced report with reliable, low-velocity expansion—a combo that’s especially attractive for hunters and shooters

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Straight-Pull Rifles in 2026: Speed, Safety, and Who They’re Really For

Straight-Pull Rifles in 2026: Speed, Safety, and Who They’re Really For January 12, 2026 Straight-pull rifles let you cycle the action in one linear motion instead of lift–pull–push–down like a traditional bolt gun. For hunters and practical shooters who value fast follow-up shots without going semi-auto, 2026 offers more viable choices than ever—led by Savage’s

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Ruger 10/22 Gets 2026 Updates: BX-Trigger, Easier Field Care, and More

Ruger 10/22 Gets 2026 Updates: BX-Trigger, Easier Field Care, and More January 9, 2026 On December 17, 2025, Ruger announced 2026 updates to the 10/22—the classic rimfire now shipping with a factory BX-Trigger, a cleaner bolt-release design, and a rear cleaning port on the receiver. The changes target the most common owner upgrades and maintenance

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Single-Shot Rifles in 2026: The Simple, Lightweight Hunting Tool Making a Quiet Comeback

Single-Shot Rifles in 2026: The Simple, Lightweight Hunting Tool Making a Quiet Comeback January 8, 2026 Single-shot rifles are still the best “less is more” option for hunters and practical shooters who want light weight, clean handling, and mechanical simplicity. Pick the right action style (usually break-action), match the caliber to your realistic distances, and

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